Sports enthusiasts enjoy skiing, hiking, climbing, bird-watching, white-water rafting, kayaking, even kite-surfing.
One of the best parts about the Mendoza region of Argentina is that it is, on one hand, remote and private, yet, on the other hand, lively and full of opportunities for distraction and diversion.
In February is the annual folklore festival, in November is the Fiesta de la Tradicion, and, probably of greatest interest in this part of the world, come March are the annual harvest festivals.