Mendoza
Argentina · 750 m
Description
Mendoza is Argentina’s wine capital and an elegant, sun-drenched city at the foot of the Andes. The city is known for its broad, plane tree-lined streets, spacious squares, distinctive irrigation channels, relaxed lifestyle, and excellent cuisine. Surrounding Mendoza are the renowned wine regions of Maipú, Luján de Cuyo, and the Uco Valley, celebrated for their Malbec and numerous wineries. Mendoza combines Argentine wine culture and urban charm with the spectacular scenery of the Andes and serves as a major gateway for excursions to Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 8 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: April or September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Maipú and Luján de Cuyo wine regions
- Aconcagua Provincial Park and Mount Aconcagua
- Bicycle wine tour through Mendoza vineyards
- Bodega Catena Zapata winery
- Alta Montaña scenic drive and Paso Los Libertadores
- Vendimia grape harvest festival (March)
- Potrerillos white-water rafting
- Parque General San Martín
- Termas de Cacheuta hot springs
- Las Leñas ski resort(Day trip)
- Parque Provincial Cordón del Plata
- Mendoza historic center and Plaza Independencia
- Steakhouse dinner and Argentine parrilla
- Olive oil tasting in Mendoza
- Cacheuta canyon and mountain landscapes
Getting there
- Airports:
- MDZ
- Train stations:
- Mendoza, Belgrano, Pedro Molina