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Mendoza

Leafy wine capital at the foot of the Andes, close to Luján de Cuyo and Maipú estates. Stay 3 days. Below: 1 sight, 1 activity and 2 outdoor spots, plus how Mendoza fits into a longer trip.

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Mendoza, Argentina
Places
9

1 See · 1 Do · 2 Outdoors · 2 Eat · 3 Drink

Curated routes
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Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú

Best season
Mar – May, Sep – Nov

from our route notes

Warmest month
January

34°C / 93°F avg high

Coolest month
July

16°C / 60°F avg high

Wettest month
February

about 49 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Mendoza

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Mendoza in Centro.

  • Plaza Independencia in MendozaPhoto: Franco Vicente · Google
    See

    Plaza Independencia

    Main square anchoring four smaller plazas; Plaza España has bright Spanish tilework.

    • Centro
    • Free
    • 60 min
    • Evening

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Mendoza in Maipú.

  • Mr Hugo Bikes in MendozaPhoto: Mr. Hugo wineries and bikes · Google
    Do

    Mr Hugo Bikes

    Long-running bike rental in Maipú for self-guided rides between wineries and olive oil makers.

    Tip Ride early and ease off the tastings before cycling back.

    • Maipú
    • $
    • 5 hr
    • Morning

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Mendoza.

  • Parque General San Martín in MendozaPhoto: MacAllenBrothers · CC BY-SA 2.0
    Outdoors

    Parque General San Martín

    Huge park west of downtown with a lake, rose garden and Cerro de la Gloria monument.

    Tip Rent a bike at the gates and ride up to the lookout.

    • Parque
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Morning
  • Termas Cacheuta in MendozaPhoto: Kike Silvera · Google
    Outdoors

    Termas Cacheuta

    Thermal pools in the Mendoza River canyon on the road to the Andes.

    Tip Book the water park or spa ahead on weekends.

    • Cacheuta
    • $$
    • 4 hr
    • Weekday

Eat

2 places to eat across Godoy Cruz and Centro, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • Francis Mallmann 1884 in MendozaPhoto: Shawna Dodds · Google
    Eat

    Francis Mallmann 1884

    Francis Mallmann's wood-fired restaurant in the Escorihuela Gascón winery.

    Tip Ask for a table on the patio by the fires.

    • Godoy Cruz
    • $$$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Dinner
  • Azafrán in MendozaPhoto: Azafrán Restó · Google
    Eat

    Azafrán

    Downtown restaurant with modern Argentine cooking and a wine cellar you browse in person.

    • Centro
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Dinner

Drink

3 bars & cafés across Agrelo, Perdriel and Maipú for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Catena Zapata in MendozaPhoto: ArgentinaWineTourism… · CC BY-SA 3.0
    Drink

    Catena Zapata

    Pyramid-shaped winery in Agrelo that helped put Argentine Malbec on the world map.

    Tip Book tastings in advance.

    • Agrelo
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Morning
  • Bodega Norton in MendozaPhoto: Junior Geiger · Google
    Drink

    Bodega Norton

    Historic Perdriel winery founded in 1895, with cellar tours and the La Vid restaurant.

    • Perdriel
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Trapiche in MendozaPhoto: Ariel Pique · Google
    Drink

    Trapiche

    Large Maipú estate in a restored 1912 building, with tours and a garden restaurant.

    • Maipú
    • $$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon

How to fit Mendoza into a trip

Mendoza is stop 2 of 4 on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route. Follow it as-is or lift Mendoza into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Mendoza month by month

Average daily highs run from 16°C / 60°F in July to 34°C / 93°F in January. February is the wettest month, with about 49 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Mendoza weather and the best time to visit →

Near Mendoza

1 other destination from our guides within about 100 km (62 mi), measured in a straight line.

Mendoza questions, answered

How many days do you need in Mendoza?

Our route notes suggest 3 days in Mendoza. On our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route it is stop 2 of 4 in a 11-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 22 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Mendoza best known for?

Leafy wine capital at the foot of the Andes, close to Luján de Cuyo and Maipú estates. Stay 3 days. Standouts on our list: Plaza Independencia (Main square anchoring four smaller plazas; Plaza España has bright Spanish tilework); Parque General San Martín (Huge park west of downtown with a lake, rose garden and Cerro de la Gloria monument); Termas Cacheuta (Thermal pools in the Mendoza River canyon on the road to the Andes).

When is the best time to visit Mendoza?

Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route is best Mar – May, Sep – Nov. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in January (34°C / 93°F), the coolest in July (16°C / 60°F) and the most rain in February (about 49 mm).

What are the best things to do in Mendoza?

Start with Parque General San Martín, Plaza Independencia, Mr Hugo Bikes and Termas Cacheuta. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 1 sight, 1 activity, 2 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 3 bars & cafés.

Where should a group eat in Mendoza?

Our picks: Francis Mallmann 1884 (Godoy Cruz); Azafrán (Centro). Ask for a table on the patio by the fires (Francis Mallmann 1884).

Plan Mendoza with your crew

Open the Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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