In this vast region you will notice a strong contrast between the historical sites and an eloquent topography inviting to the practice of high mountain sports. Cuyo area includes the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis and La Rioja. Famous for the quality of its vineyards and the production of wordly renowned wines, it is also an area of paleonthology tourism in Ischigualasto-Talampaya Natural Park, and of adventure travel in Aconcagua, Tupungato and the big rivers descending from the Andes. Winter sports are present in the cold mountain slopes of the worldly known ski resorts in Las Leņas Valley and Los Penitentes. Hot springs of remarkable therapeutic qualities complete the tourist offer of the region.
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