This is indicated by a survey of National Geographic Travel magazine, where 280 experts participated. The reasons: good food, wine, hotels and landscapes. It is the only Latin American province in the “top ten”. Mendoza is attractive to domestic and foreign tourists has ceased to be a novelty. But the magazine National Geographic Travel includes the province within the top ten places to visit in the world is a surprising fact. The reasons for choosing disclose that it is a city that combines mountains, vineyards and parks, where there are cultural activities, restaurants and first class hotels and fine wine. A scenario that apparently does not go unnoticed by those who come to know these lands. The research was carried out without promotional purposes, but aimed to explore different destinations on the continent, and then evaluate them based on a number of conditions that make one site. In surveying 280 experts participated in historic preservation, indigenous culture, ecology, sustainable tourism, geography, journalists and photographers specializing in Travel and archeologists. They had to make their evaluations considering six criteria: the environment and ecological quality, social and cultural, archaeological conditions, aesthetic appeal, quality of tourism management and a commitment to the future. In this context, Mendoza was located in tenth place with 79 points, on a long list of 110 sites worldwide. Although that’s not all. In the ranking, the province shares the top spot with European stages, as some destinations in Austria, France and Belgium and Japan. “While everyone is different, some places have in common the theme of wine, while in others cases also emphasized architectural conservation, “said Leah Lamamy, race director of Tourism and Hotel of the National Technological University, Facultad Regional Mendoza. The detail that is done on the local territory in the international journal denotes a postcard visitor impacted by natural landscapes, food, accommodations, wineries and wine. Stresses the initiative of entrepreneurs, but also makes clear that tourism is a growth stage and much remains to be done. “Mendoza is able to create the sense that there is certainly wineries, restaurants, hotels, and fine wines. Was note who has visited local places that normally do not see eye. Hence, Mendoza must continue to discover the potential of the province, “said Lamamy. For his part, Fernando Rodríguez, director of the career of Tourism of the International School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy in Mendoza, said the province is considered within the top ten places to visit because it is the most accessible and impressive area Andes and has the highest peak in the continent. “combines a good balance of nature, culture and tourism services. diversifying its offer is the combination of wine tourism with art (food, classical music, tangos) and the growth of new products such as those related to olive growing and sporting events, such as TC 2000 or Dakar, “added Rodriguez. Thus, there are spaces that act as magnets for travelers. The most popular are Atuel Canyon and Valle Grande (both in San Rafael), the Cave of the Witches (Malargüe), the Laguna del Diamante (San Carlos), the mountain, the city and the wineries. “It’s not forget that the province provides a natural context framed by vineyards, snow, mountains, wines, in addition to the Harvest Festival. Products that tourists are always looking for. Has the top plus to take a good reception as we Mendoza listed in surveys as hospitable Highlanders, “said Director of Tourism, Federico Vazquez de Novoa. Source: Virginia Di Bari – Diario Los Andes.
