Destination
Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza pairs Malbec estates at the foot of the Andes with long vineyard lunches, cycling between bodegas and rafting on mountain rivers.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- February, March, April: Grape harvest; the Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia parades and crowning take place in early March.
- June, July, August: Vines are bare but the Andes are snow-covered; Las Leñas ski resort is a five-hour drive south.
Where to stay in Mendoza
- Mendoza city centre: Tree-lined plazas and the Arístides Villanueva bar strip, with wineries a short drive away.
- Chacras de Coria: Village feel, boutique inns and bodegas you can reach by bicycle.
- Luján de Cuyo: Classic Malbec estates with lodges and restaurants among the vines.
- Valle de Uco: High-altitude vineyard hotels with Andes views, about 90 minutes south of the city.
What to do in Mendoza
- Taste Malbec at Catena Zapata and Bodega Salentein
- Cycle between bodegas in Maipú or Chacras de Coria
- Long vineyard lunch in the Uco Valley with Andes views
- Raft the Mendoza River at Potrerillos
- Drive Ruta 7 to the Aconcagua viewpoint and Puente del Inca
Good to know
| Airports | Governor Francisco Gabrielli International (MDZ) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Argentina/Mendoza |
| Kind of trip | wine, food, nature, adventure, romantic |
Questions about Mendoza
When is the best time to visit Mendoza?
February, March, April, May, October and November.
Do US citizens need a passport for Mendoza?
Yes. Mendoza is in Argentina; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Mendoza on the ground?
Mendoza is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.