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Plaza Independencia, Mendoza

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Fountain

A bustling craft market and numerous street performances take place at Plaza Independencia, sitting smack dab in the heart of the city. Stop by the expansive plaza and stroll down its wide pathways lined with large, leafy trees, or kick back and watch the spouting fountains from a park bench. Grab a coffee and browse the many handicraft stalls that pop up in the area, selling traditional local souvenirs. Plenty of jazz musicians and a variety of other acts frequent the square, as well. Put Plaza Independencia on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Mendoza vacation builder.

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mattTriper

Games where know reparations but place it's nice. We went in Sunday and there were a lot of handcraft stores. Nice more »
vtpicker

This is a cool park. On the weekends alot of vendors set up to sell there original wares. And a nice place for a walk. more »
MerryMegsy

Mendoza is very lucky to have so many parks and Plaza Indepencia is in the heart of the downtown area. There is a nice fountain and loads of seats where you can sit and enjoy people watching along wit... more »

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Joshua Bowles

I met an amazing girl here! She is currently holding on to my snowboard gear while I explore Patagonia. That said, it was a beautiful place, and I was lucky enough to there on a celebration weekend. Music in the plaza is awesome! Also, she was Santiagan... Good times and drinking on the street is chill!

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Felipe Lordello

An ordinary plaza. It's been going thorough a restauration during the period visited (may-17), so that it was not available to evaluate in better conditions.

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Carla Stipech

Beautiful and imposing square. It's made up of 4 blocks. Great nature, fountains and handcraft sellers.

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Santiago David Quiroga

The biggest and most beautiful square in Mendoza. The fountain has an sculpture inside which represents the National flag and during night the National Emblem is lighted on top. Ideal place to relax and enjoy the movement or to buy handicrafts during the weekend market.

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Vivi Mendoza

Recommended to visit it with the walking tour for tips and get to know the urban structure of the whole city.

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