Mendoza is a Spanish surname of Basque origin, and a place name.
Mendozais the capital of theprovinceofMendozainArgentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of theAndes.Ruta Nacional 7, the major road running betweenBuenos AiresandSantiago, runs through Mendoza. The city is also a frequent stopover for climbers on their way toAconcagua(the highest mountain in the Western and Southern Hemispheres) and foradventure travelersinterested in mountaineering, hiking, horse riding,rafting, and other sports. In the winter,skierscome to the city for easy access to the Andes.