Rivadavia is a city in the center-north of the
province
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of
Mendoza, Argentina. It has 52,567 inhabitants as per the , and is the head town of the
Rivadavia Department. The city lies on the north bank of the
Tunuyán River
The Tunuyán River is a river in the Argentina, Argentine provinces of Argentina, province of Mendoza Province, Mendoza. It is born in Mount Tupungato, in the Andes range, and flows initially to the northeast, passing by the city of Tunuyán. It is ...
, downstream from the
reservoir
A reservoir (; from French ''réservoir'' ) is an enlarged lake behind a dam. Such a dam may be either artificial, built to store fresh water or it may be a natural formation.
Reservoirs can be created in a number of ways, including contro ...
of the
El Carrizal Dam, which is one of its tourist attractions.
Rivadavia is also known for attractions such as
Rivadavia Canta al Pais, a large plaza downtown and many places for shopping.
External links
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Municipality of Rivadaviaofficial website.
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Populated places in Mendoza Province
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