Mendoza is a town in the San Nicolás District and capital of the Rodríguez de Mendoza Province, located in the South part East of the Amazonas Region, Peru.

Mendoza
Town
Mendoza is located in Peru
Mendoza
Mendoza
Coordinates: 6°23′40″S 77°29′00″W / 6.39444°S 77.48333°W / -6.39444; -77.48333
Country Peru
RegionAmazonas
ProvinceRodríguez de Mendoza
DistrictSan Nicolás
FoundedFebruary 5, 1875
Government
 • MayorHelder Rodríguez Zelada
Elevation
1,584 m (5,197 ft)
Population
 (2007)
 • Total1,026

Mendoza is served by the San Nicolas Airport.

Mendoza is characterized by its tropical climate. Tourist attractions include Huamampata and the Thermal Waters of Tocuy.

6°23′40″S 77°29′00″W / 6.39444°S 77.48333°W / -6.39444; -77.48333