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In the shadow of the Andes, Mendoza is the world capital of Malbec wine, combining world-class vineyards with nature adventures. The city features wide tree-lined avenues and an exceptional culinary scene.
A huge urban park with a lake, monuments, and verdant avenues, designed by French landscape architect Carlos Thays. It is an ideal place for walking, cycling, and relaxing under the trees.
The central square of the city, full of trees, open-air craft markets, cafes, and the underground municipal theater. In the evening it is beautifully lit and gathers many locals.
Stroll in Independence Square
Independence Square, downtown · 1-2 hours
Start your day walking around the city's central square with its tall trees and open-air craft markets. Here you will feel the pulse of local life and observe the historical buildings surrounding it.
Why it's worth it: It is the ideal starting point to get to know downtown Mendoza.
Visit to the central market
Central Market · 1-2 hours
Explore the lively indoor space to try local cheeses, olives, and spices. It has a great atmosphere and is an ideal place to experience everyday culinary life.
Why it's worth it: It is located nearby and offers authentic regional flavors.
Walk in General San Martín Park
General San Martín Park · 2-3 hours
Walk through the huge urban park with the lake and leafy avenues designed by Carlos Thays. You can relax under the trees or rent a bike for further exploration.
Why it's worth it: It offers an oasis of coolness and nature right next to the city center.
Fine dining restaurant · Argentine and Mediterranean · €€€
Tasting menu with perfect wine pairing
Traditional Italian-Argentine · Italian and local · €€
Handmade pasta with local sauces
Open-fire restaurant · Traditional asado · €€€
Slow-cooked meats over fire
Bistro and cafe · European and local · €€
Fresh pastries and light dishes
Market food stalls · Street food and traditional snacks · €
Warm empanadas and local cheeses
Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ)
Downtown Mendoza is extremely walkable thanks to wide avenues and shaded sidewalks.
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Sign inBest time to visit
March, April, May
Recommended duration
4 days
Estimated cost
40000-80000 ARS per person/day
Climate
Dry, sunny weather with cool evenings.
Language
Spanish
An impressive valley beneath the Andes, known for its ultra-modern vineyards and world-class wines. It offers stunning views of the snowy mountains and luxury tastings.
A protected natural area hosting Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. Its trails offer unique contact with the Andean mountain landscape.
A lively indoor space to taste local products, cheeses, olives, spices, and traditional empanadas. It is an ideal spot to experience the daily culinary life of the city.
Walk along the avenues
Wide downtown avenues · 1 hour
Enjoy a walk along the wide tree-lined avenues with water channels on the sidewalks. You will admire the unique urban planning of the city created after the earthquake.
Why it's worth it: The afternoon sun highlights the beauty of the tree-lined city.
Evening city atmosphere
Mendoza Center · 1-2 hours
See Independence Square lit up and vibrant with locals gathering for coffee or a drink. It is a great opportunity to observe the nightlife of the Argentine city.
Why it's worth it: It ideally caps off your first day before dinner.
Downtown
Downtown · Local cafe and bakery
Start with traditional medialunas and coffee at a local cafe.
Caption: Medialunas with dulce de leche
Central Market
Central Market · Traditional empanadas
Try handmade empanadas filled with meat or cheese baked in a wood-fired oven.
Caption: Mendocinian empanadas
Mendoza Center
Mendoza Center · Argentine urban restaurant
Enjoy fine meat dishes accompanied by a glass of local Malbec.
Caption: Bife de chorizo
Wine tour in Luján de Cuyo
Luján de Cuyo · 3 hours
Visit historic wineries in the shadow of the Andes to learn about the production process of the famous Malbec wine. You will walk among the vineyards and see the modern facilities.
Why it's worth it: Luján de Cuyo is considered the cradle of Malbec worldwide.
Wine tasting
Luján de Cuyo Winery · 2 hours
Taste high-quality wine varieties paired with local cheeses and cold cuts. Expert winemakers will explain the aromas and flavors of each label.
Why it's worth it: It constitutes the top wine tourism experience in the region.
Cycling among vineyards
Maipú · 2-3 hours
Rent a bike and explore the rural roads and smaller wineries of the Maipú area. The route is flat and offers direct contact with the agricultural life of Mendoza.
Why it's worth it: It gives a more relaxed and interactive side to your wine exploration.
Visit to a local olive grove
Maipú · 1 hour
Get to know the production of extra virgin olive oil at a traditional olive press in the area. You will taste various types of olive oils and local olives.
Why it's worth it: Mendoza is equally famous for its exceptional olive oils.
Sunset in the vineyards
Luján de Cuyo Valley · 1 hour
Enjoy the sunset against the backdrop of the Andes from an outdoor winery area. The sky takes on magical colors as night falls over the vineyards.
Why it's worth it: It offers the perfect visual experience of the Mendoza landscape.
Luján de Cuyo
Luján de Cuyo · Vineyard breakfast
Enjoy coffee and fresh bread with jams overlooking the vineyards.
Caption: Homemade fruit jams
Luján de Cuyo Winery
Luján de Cuyo Winery · Winery gastronomic lunch
Taste a multi-course menu specially paired with the estate's wines.
Caption: Asado with wine pairing
Maipú
Maipú · Local cuisine
Eat traditional dishes in a cozy atmosphere near the wine roads.
Caption: Locro
Rafting on the Mendoza River
Mendoza River, Cacheuta · 3 hours
Live an exciting rafting experience in the rushing waters of the Mendoza River against the backdrop of the canyon. The activity includes full equipment and experienced guides for absolute safety.
Why it's worth it: It satisfies the need for adventure in the region's nature.
Hiking in Aconcagua Provincial Park
Aconcagua Provincial Park · 3-4 hours
Walk the mountain trails of the park that hosts Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. The feeling of the alpine landscape and the huge mountain is unrepeatable.
Why it's worth it: It brings you close to the imposing mountain grandeur of the Andes.
Stop for mountain views
Aconcagua viewpoint · 45 minutes
Stop at a designated viewpoint to admire the snowy peaks and dramatic landscapes of the Andes. It is the perfect spot for panoramic nature photos.
Why it's worth it: It offers the best angle without mountaineering exhaustion.
Relaxation at Cacheuta thermal baths
Cacheuta · 2-3 hours
Dive into the warm natural pools of the Cacheuta baths next to the river and among the rocks. It is the ideal way to rest your muscles after the hike.
Why it's worth it: It grants absolute relaxation in the unique natural environment of the canyon.
Return to Mendoza
Return road · 1 hour
Enjoy the return drive to the city as the sun sets behind the mountains. The route offers wonderful landscape transitions.
Why it's worth it: It brings you back to your base after a full day of exploration.
Mountain road to the Andes
Mountain road to the Andes · Mountain refuge breakfast
Eat a hearty breakfast with eggs and bread before the mountain excursion.
Caption: Local hot herbal tea
Cacheuta area
Cacheuta area · Outdoor grill
Taste charcoal-grilled meat in an outdoor area next to the river.
Caption: Cordilleran asado
Mendoza Center
Mendoza Center · Gourmet Argentine cuisine
Celebrate the end of your trip with fine meat and the best Malbec wine.
Caption: Entrecôte with chimichurri sauce
Drink bottled water and pay attention to the effect of altitude on mountain excursions.
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