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Valle de Uco

High-altitude wine valley under the snowcapped Andes. Stay 2 nights. We have mapped 1 sight, 1 activity and 1 outdoor spot here, each with a reason to go.

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Valle de Uco, Argentina
Places
7

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

Curated routes
1

Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú

Best season
Mar – May, Sep – Nov

from our route notes

Warmest month
January

32°C / 90°F avg high

Coolest month
July

16°C / 61°F avg high

Wettest month
February

about 34 mm rain

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.

Things to do in Valle de Uco

7 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 Valle de Uco in Los Árboles.

  • Bodegas Salentein in Valle de UcoPhoto: Paige Schmitz · Google
    See

    Bodegas Salentein

    Cross-shaped winery with the Killka cultural center and art gallery, set against the Andes.

    • Los Árboles
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Morning

Do

Hands-on ways to spend time in Valle de Uco.

  • Ruta del Vino del Valle de Uco in Valle de UcoPhoto: Julio FERNANDEZ CASANOVA · Google
    Do

    Ruta del Vino del Valle de Uco

    Scenic drive along Ruta 89 and Ruta 94 between vineyards, poplar rows and Andean peaks.

    Tip Hire a driver if you plan more than two tastings.

    • $
    • 4 hr
    • Afternoon

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Valle de Uco.

  • Manzano Histórico in Valle de UcoPhoto: Leandro Miano · Google
    Outdoors

    Manzano Histórico

    Historic reserve in the Andes foothills marking San Martín's 1823 return, with streams and trails.

    • Los Chacayes
    • Free
    • 2 hr
    • Morning

Eat

1 place to eat in Los Chacayes, picked for groups who care about the food.

  • The Vines of Mendoza in Valle de UcoPhoto: The Vines Resort & Spa · Google
    Eat

    The Vines of Mendoza

    Vineyard estate with Francis Mallmann's Siete Fuegos restaurant and a tasting room.

    • Los Chacayes
    • $$$$
    • 2.5 hr
    • Lunch

Drink

3 bars & cafés across Paraje Altamira, Gualtallary and Vista Flores for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

  • Zuccardi Valle de Uco in Valle de UcoPhoto: Zuccardi - Valle de Uco · Google
    Drink

    Zuccardi Valle de Uco

    Stone winery in Paraje Altamira built from local rock, with tastings and the Piedra Infinita restaurant.

    Tip Book lunch at Piedra Infinita Cocina weeks ahead.

    • Paraje Altamira
    • $$$$
    • 3 hr
    • Lunch
  • Bodega Andeluna in Valle de UcoPhoto: Simone Almeida · Google
    Drink

    Bodega Andeluna

    Gualtallary-area winery with tastings in a modern lodge facing the mountains.

    • Gualtallary
    • $$$
    • 2 hr
    • Afternoon
  • Bodega DiamAndes in Valle de UcoPhoto: Bodega DiamAndes · Google
    Drink

    Bodega DiamAndes

    Winery in the Clos de los Siete project known for Malbec blends and a diamond-shaped facade.

    • Vista Flores
    • $$$
    • 1.5 hr
    • Afternoon

How to fit Valle de Uco into a trip

Valle de Uco is stop 3 of 4 on our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route. Follow it as-is or lift Valle de Uco into your own plan.

Getting here and onward

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

Valle de Uco month by month

Average daily highs run from 16°C / 61°F in July to 32°C / 90°F in January. February is the wettest month, with about 34 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

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

Near Valle de Uco

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

Valle de Uco questions, answered

How many days do you need in Valle de Uco?

Our route notes suggest 2 nights in Valle de Uco. On our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route it is stop 3 of 4 in a 11-day trip. The listed visit times for our 7 places add up to roughly 17 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Valle de Uco best known for?

High-altitude wine valley under the snowcapped Andes. Stay 2 nights. Standouts on our list: Bodegas Salentein (Cross-shaped winery with the Killka cultural center and art gallery, set against the Andes); Manzano Histórico (Historic reserve in the Andes foothills marking San Martín's 1823 return, with streams and trails); Ruta del Vino del Valle de Uco (Scenic drive along Ruta 89 and Ruta 94 between vineyards, poplar rows and Andean peaks).

When is the best time to visit Valle de Uco?

Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route is best Mar – May, Sep – Nov. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in January (32°C / 90°F), the coolest in July (16°C / 61°F) and the most rain in February (about 34 mm).

What are the best things to do in Valle de Uco?

Start with Bodegas Salentein, Manzano Histórico and Ruta del Vino del Valle de Uco. Our guide lists 7 places in all, from 1 sight, 1 activity, 1 outdoor spot, 1 place to eat and 3 bars & cafés.

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