Ruta Provincial 190, San Rafael Department, Mendoza Province

This 2.88-hectare (7.11 acres) property is located 2 km outside of the town of Punta del Agua, Mendoza, Argentina.It has 2 buildings (unfinished), a constantly flowing stream in front of the property, and a mineral-water spring on the property. The structures are solid, need roofs, windows, doors floors. One could be used as a small house, the other a storage shed. Electricity is at the street. Drinking water is near the surface, and can be pumped up from a well, or the mineral-water spring could be used. There are several dozen pear trees, 6 apricot trees, and many mature willows, poplars, and various other shade trees. There is a contiguous property of .75 hectares with a dome house and a pool and out-building which can be purchased together with this one for an additional US $50, 000. Punta del Agua, an area known for its crystal-clear water river. The water is bottled and sold worldwide. Punta de Agua has a 1, 000-meter dirt runway for small 4 and 6-seater planes. Punta del Agua is a town and district located in the San Rafael department of the province of Mendoza, Argentina. The town is located in a small oasis at the intersection of provincial routes 179 and 190. It has a very particular microclimate, with pleasant temperatures and only 15 days without sun in the year. The thing responsible for this climate is Cerro Nevado, a mountain 3, 810 meters high, which protects the place from climatic ups and downs. In the area there are several similar valleys, with a width of no more than 500 meters and an extension of no more than 10 km, after which the streams are lost in the wild desert of the area. The altitude rises to between 800 and 950 meters above sea level. Its main attraction is the natural water slopes, one of which is used for commercialization under the Punta del Agua brand. In the main valley there are the police, the health post, municipal delegation and the shops; but to the north and south of it there are other similar valleys parallel, such as that of Agua Segura. In 2006 the town expressed opposition to the mining operations in the area. There are many goat producers in the area. General Alvear, a modern agricultural town, is 90 kms away. It has a regional airfield for medium-sized airplanes, with a 1, 200-meter asphalt runway. Founded on August 12, 1914, it has an estimated population of 40, 000. General Alvear is in the South-East of the Province of Mendoza, 290km from Mendoza city and 88km from the City of San Rafael It is approximately 900 kms from Buenos Aires. It has all the expected conveniences of modern life, yet maintains the feel of a bygone era; think Mayberry, North Carolina from the Andy Griffith show. It is characterized by rural tourism and gastronomy. The culture of the work of the land around the Atuel River, has achieved that over the years, throughout the Department spaces are created where our traditions can be experienced, highlighting gastronomy as a differentiating attribute, since the crucible of breeds that made this area a productive oasis, transmitted their flavors from Ukraine, Russia, Japan, Italy and Spain mainly, so that tourists can enjoy a wide range of flavors. The department is in the South Oasis of the province of Mendoza, which makes it an ideal home to produce quality varietals. Red grapes are those that predominate in the Alvearense landscape, such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Bonarda among others; the latter is the strain that has most adapted to the climate, thus achieving those wineries of this terroir, have been winners of important awards in the world with the best Bonardas. Beekeeping parks and cooperatives are part of the world of honey. A differentiating product in our area with distinctive flavors due to the climate of our department. General Alvear offers a fascinating tour of history, science, and art, with its 6 museums that can currently be visited, which will soon be expanded to 8 with the opening of the Museum of the History of the City and Natural