🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Aconcagua
- ✓Winery Tour
- ✓San Martin Park
- ✓Termas of Cacheuta
- ✓Lake Potrerillos
- ✓Plaza Independencia
- ✓Uco Valley
- ✓Los Penitentes Ski Resort
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Mendoza
Mendoza
A world-class wine-producing region at the foot of the Andes, famous for Malbec wine, stunning mountain scenery, outdoor adventures, and wine tourism.
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Recommended Hotels in Mendoza
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (6 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Park Hyatt Mendoza
- ★Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
- ★Diplomatic Hotel
- ★Entre Cielos Luxury Wine Hotel & Spa
- ★The Vines Resort & Spa
🍜Restaurants & Food
•1884 Restaurante
¥¥¥¥Francis Mallmann's signature Patagonian cuisine
•Azafrán
¥¥¥Contemporary Argentine with wine pairings
•Anna Bistró
¥¥¥Local ingredients with French technique
•La Marchigiana
¥¥Traditional Italian pasta and homemade bread
•Fuente y Fonda
¥¥Casual Argentine grill with local wines
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🛍️ Shopping
- •Aristides Shopping Centermall
Modern mall with clothing, electronics, food court, and cinema. Good for essentials and international brands.
- •Weekend Craft Marketmarket
Plaza Independencia hosts artisan market weekends. Local crafts, leather goods, jewelry, mate accessories.
- •Wine Shopsspecialty
Specialized wine stores like The Wine Republic offer wide selection. Better prices than wineries for bottles to take home.
- •Peatonal Sarmientostreet
Pedestrian shopping street in city center. Local boutiques, outdoor gear, cafés, and street food.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book wine tours and restaurant reservations in advance during harvest (March-April)
- • Rent bike for Maipú wineries - flat, scenic, and safe cycling route
- • Bring sunscreen and hat - strong Andean sun even in spring/autumn
- • Many wineries require reservations for tours and tastings - call ahead
- • Try regional specialties: chivito (goat), empanadas, dulce de membrillo
- • Aconcagua viewpoint accessible without hiking - stunning photo opportunity
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
March - May, September - November (Harvest/Spring)
💰Daily Budget
$50-120/day
👥Popular With
CouplesWineAdventureNature
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC-3 (ART)
💬Local Language
Spanish
💱Currency
ARS (Argentine Peso)
📅Mendoza 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
City Center & Wine Introduction
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Morning3h
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San Martin Park & Cerro de la Gloria
💡 Take cable car to summit for Andes views. Visit rose garden and walk around lake. Best in morning before heat.
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Afternoon2h
🎭
Plaza Independencia & Downtown
💡 Explore main square and weekend craft market. Walk pedestrian streets. Visit wine shops for education on local varieties.
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Evening3h
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Dinner at 1884 Restaurante
💡 Francis Mallmann's flagship. Book weeks ahead. Excellent wine list showcasing Mendoza's best. Try asado tasting menu.
💡Tips
- •March-April is harvest season (vendimia) with festivals and special activities
- •Spit wine tastings if visiting multiple wineries - alcohol adds up quickly
- •Book winery tours and restaurants weeks ahead in high season
- •Bicycle wine tours in Maipú are fun but can be hot - start early morning
- •Rent car for Uco Valley and mountain excursions - public transport limited
- •Buy wine directly from smaller wineries for better prices than shops