El Paseo Alameda, the social and cultural activity center, acquired its importance during the government and direction of General San Martin in Cuyo from 1814 to 1816. It was planned on the shores of the stream Tajamar, which was channelled and distributed water coming from the snow and ice melting, and nowadays, offers a variety of cuisine, and areas where the Culture of Mendoza arises.

The main attractions in this area are:

*The Loreto Cathedral
Facing the Plaza Domingo Faustino Sarmiento is the Cathedral of Mendoza, much appreciated by the stained glass windows of its vestry, described as the most valuable religious art pieces in the province. These are old pieces brought from France by the first bishop of Mendoza.


*The Municipal Aquarium
It was inaugurated on May 25, 1945, and was the first of Argentina. It hosts species of freshwater and seawater, and its attractiveness turtle "Jorge" which is 95 years old.

*The Snake House
It brings together a collection of live snakes and lizards such as anacondas, rattle snakes, boas, yararás, fake coral snakes, pythons, among others.

*The Bernardo O'Higgins Park
In this park there is the theatre "Gabriela Mistral", and there are children?s games. It is located parallel to the Canal Cacique Guaymallén.

*The Plaza Pedro del Castillo
Originally called "Plaza de Armas" (1562), was the center of the old city. Its different names describe the subsequent phases of the historical development of Mendoza: "Plaza Central", "Independencia", and ?Plaza de la Construcción".



*The Foundation Area Museum
Its striking structure houses relics of Mendoza history, such as the ruins of the Town Hall or Cabildo in 1749, the colonial water fountain or the slaughterhouse water fountain in 1877. There are guided tours to the museum and to the underground chamber.


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