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annual Wine Festival; and the
Estadio Islas
Malvinas
, which was built for the 1978 World
Cup. There is also a race track,
Club Hípico
,in
the park.
El Cerro de la Gloria
The majestic feats of the Andean Army
(Ejército de los Andes), in their victory against
Spain in the War of Independence, have been
immortalized in bronze by the Uruguayan
sculptor Juan Manuel Ferrari in his
Monumento al Ejército de los Andes
.At
948 meters (3,109 feet) above sea level, the view
overlooking Mendoza and the surrounding
countryside is well worth the climb. To get here,
follow Avenida Libertador through the Parque
San Martín.
Lookfor the red
roofs of the Bar-
rio Dalvian, the
most affluent
neighborhood in
Mendoza.
Avenida Las Heras & El Mercado Central
Two blocks north of Plazas Chile and San
Martín,
Avenida Las Heras
was one of the
city's original commercial zones. Today, it's
home to several handicraft shops, outdoor cafés
and
El Mercado Central
. This huge indoor
market covers one full city block starting at
Patricias Mendocinas and extending north to
General Paz. Your senses will go wild as you
pass vendor upon vendor selling fresh fruit,
meat and fish along with local wines, choco-
lates, dried fruits and preserves and a host of
other specialties. A visit here will give you a
glimpse into the everyday life of many of
Mendoza's residents.
