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- German
- English
Discover how a catastrophic 1861 earthquake transformed Mendoza from a colonial trap into a masterpiece of seismic urban planning. Join urban planner Tom and local expert Marina as they decode the hidden survival mechanisms woven into the city's beautiful plazas, wide avenues, and ancient water channels. This is a journey into the architecture of survival.
- A 3.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 100 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersive told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Mendoza's main station, take local public transport toward Plaza San Martín. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to the plaza. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
From Portones del Parque General San Martín, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Mendoza's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Plaza San Martin
One of the four equidistant satellite plazas designed as immediate seismic refuge areas.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Plaza Independencia
The massive, four-block central hub of the 1863 master plan, serving as the ultimate evacuation zone.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A historic 1910 school showcasing public architecture designed with seismic safety and distributed risk in mind.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Plaza Italia
A satellite refuge plaza highlighting the integration of the acequias and dense tree canopy for soil stabilization.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A wide, aristocratic avenue showcasing the open acequias and the vascular architecture of the city’s resilience.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Portones del Parque San Martin
The grand entrance to a 307-hectare park, serving as the ultimate macro-scale emergency refuge.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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