Historia de Maipú | Origen y Fundación | CAPÍTULO #1

In the heart of Mendoza, on the banks of the river, beats an ancient history that transformed the desert into an oasis. This is a journey to the roots of Maipú, from the first settlements of the Huarpe people 2,000 years ago to the birth of the village we know today. Discover how the Inca influence brought irrigation technology, the arrival of missionaries left temples that still stand, and the courage of the first settlers forged an identity. You will learn the story of Colonel Juan de la Cruz Videla, the first authority and a hero sadly forgotten by official history. Relive the most dramatic and founding moment: the devastating 1861 earthquake that destroyed Mendoza and how, from the ruins, emerged the figure of Fray Manuel Apolinario Vázquez, the visionary leader who, together with the generosity of neighbors like José de Ozamis, motivated a people to rise up and build the new Villa de Maipú. A story of resilience, faith, and hard work that defines the Maipú spirit.