Mendoza ( ) is the capital city of Mendoza Province, Argentina. It is located in the nothern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, to the west side of the Andes. As of the , Mendoza's population was 110,993. The metropolitan population was 848,660 in 2001, making Greater Mendoza the fourth largest census metropolitan area in the country.
A major road between Argentina and Chile runs by Mendoza. It is a frequent stopover for climbers heading up Aconcagua (the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere) or for other mountaineering, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, and other sports. In the winter, skiers come to the city for its easy access to the Andes.
Two of the main industries of the Mendoza area are wine making and olive oil production.
