Lujan de Cuyo
Cuyo is the name given to the wine-producing, mountainous area of central-west Argentina. Historically it comprised the provinces of San Juan, San Luis and Mendoza. Nuevo Cuyo (New Cuyo) region also includes La Rioja, though it is generally referred to as Cuyo. Lujan de Cuyo is a department of the Mendoza region.
Viticulture is one of the main activities of the area. The wine production of the region represents almost 80% of national production, and the wines are highly considered in the world. Olives, potatoes, tomatoes and some fruits are also cultivated, and there is production of sweets and preserved foodstuffs. Quarrying and oil exploitation are other important industries.