Mendoza sits in western Argentina near the foothills of the Andes, close to the border with Chile. It lies west of San Luis and south of San Juan, with major routes crossing the mountains toward Santiago, making it a key gateway between the two countries.
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Where is Mendoza Located?
Mendoza sits in western Argentina near the foothills of the Andes, close to the border with Chile. It lies west of San Luis and south of San Juan, with major routes crossing the mountains toward Santiago, making it a key gateway between the two countries.
The city covers about 57 sq km (22 sq mi) in its urban core, with a wider metro area spreading across irrigated plains. Population: 115,041 (Census 2022). The surroundings are dry and sunny, shaped by desert conditions balanced by canals and green spaces fed by Andean meltwater.
Mendoza is widely associated with wine production and outdoor tourism. Highlights include Plaza Independencia, Parque General San Martín, local wineries, the Andes viewpoints, and nearby access routes to Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Mendoza Facts
| Country | Argentina |
| Province/State | Mendoza |
| County | Capital Department |
| Settlement Type | City |
| Region | Cuyo |
| Population | 115,041 (2022) |
| Area | 57 sq km |
| Time Zone | ART UTC-3 |
| Postal Code | M5500 |
| Dialing Code | +54 261 |
| Major Roads | RN 7, RN 40 |
| Nearest Airport | El Plumerillo Airport |
| Nearest Major Cities | San Juan, San Luis |
| Famous For | Wine, Andes views |
| Main Attractions | Plaza, park, wineries |
| Transport | Bus, airport, roads |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Argentine Peso |
Distance from Mendoza to Major Cities in Argentina
- Mendoza to San Juan - 95 mi (153 km)
- Mendoza to San Luis - 160 mi (257 km)
- Mendoza to Córdoba - 430 mi (692 km)
- Mendoza to La Rioja - 280 mi (451 km)
- Mendoza to Catamarca - 400 mi (644 km)
- Mendoza to Santiago del Estero - 520 mi (837 km)
- Mendoza to Tucumán - 560 mi (901 km)
- Mendoza to Salta - 780 mi (1255 km)
- Mendoza to Rosario - 520 mi (837 km)
- Mendoza to Santa Fe - 560 mi (901 km)
- Mendoza to Buenos Aires - 650 mi (1046 km)
- Mendoza to La Plata - 660 mi (1062 km)
- Mendoza to Bahía Blanca - 500 mi (805 km)
- Mendoza to Neuquén - 420 mi (676 km)
- Mendoza to Río Cuarto - 300 mi (483 km)
- Mendoza to Villa Mercedes - 200 mi (322 km)
- Mendoza to San Rafael - 140 mi (225 km)
- Mendoza to General Alvear - 190 mi (305 km)
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