When coming to Mendoza, the 4 Stars Hotel is the best option for a comfortable stay. The capital city in the touristic Cuyo region offers its visitors an huge amount of interesting proposals. The first moment they arrive, visitors appreciate the numerous squares and parks in our capital. The urban look of the capital city is beautifully complemented by these green areas, making it a symbol of the land of good sunshine. Pretty active social life takes place in these natural spaces, from peaceful strolls to acrobatic excercises right up on the trees. This versatility comes from the combination of diverse flora species with modern, European and 19th century architectural designs.
As a great achievement of urban planning, the most popular squares are known for their symmetrical design and their equidistance from each other. Like an oasis, they bring sparkles and bloom to this dry zone, at the foot of the Andean Mountain Range. San Martín, España, Chile, Italia and Independencia are the names of these famous squares.Every visitor in Mendoza choses these plazas for a quiet evening or even a relaxing picnic after exciting and exhausting excursions, such as rafting or horseback riding.
Until 1904, San Martín Square was known as “Cobo”. Then its name was changed to the Liberator’s. It is placed on the embankment zone and it is 747 meters form the sea level. A huge equestrian statue of General San Martin lies on the center of the park. España Square is four blocks away from Independencia Square and its name is related to the Spanish 19th century architectural style. Chile Square is located in the middle of the residential zone, surrounded by eucalyptus and rosebuds. It is a tribute to the neighboring country for its assistance during the 1861 earthquake. Italia Square is a gift for the Italian community living in Mendoza. Italian friezes and majolica can be appreciated together with the Romulo and Remo sculpture. Finally, Independencia Square is the most important one. Paced in the core Mendoza City, it covers 1,600 square meters. The Municipal Theatre and the Municipal Museum of Modern Art lie under its central terrace.
The squares of the capital city are a mandatory recommendation for every guest in Mendoza, at our 4 Stars Hotel. Fountains, columns, shady trees and all kind of birds are some of the many marvelous characteristics of these picturesque spaces.
Javier Kravalosky 