Mendoza City
Use the city for late dinners, bars, leafy plazas, coffee, and a polished base between wine-country days.
Best for · 1–2 nightsTravel recommendations from two locals with a global perspective. We love beautiful hotels, memorable food, great wine, and the kind of landscapes that make you stop talking for a minute.
Made in Mendoza by Sofía & Lucila Pescarmona—local mendocinas sharing the places we genuinely recommend to friends.
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A world seen from here
Mendoza is best understood in chapters. Divide your time between the city, nearby Luján de Cuyo, and the wider landscapes of Valle de Uco.
Use the city for late dinners, bars, leafy plazas, coffee, and a polished base between wine-country days.
Best for · 1–2 nightsHistoric wineries, Chacras de Coria, long lunches, and vineyard stays—all within easy reach of the city.
Best for · 2–3 daysHigh-altitude vineyards, contemporary architecture, and the Andes at full scale. It deserves its own unhurried stay.
Best for · 1–2 nights
Plan your trip in two parts: spend your first days between Mendoza City and Luján de Cuyo, then set aside one or two nights in Valle de Uco. The drive is part of the experience, but staying overnight lets you enjoy the valley without watching the clock.
Come for the wine. Stay for the light, the mountains, the long lunches—and the feeling that Mendoza has let you in on a secret.
From vineyard hideaways beneath the Andes to a polished city base, these are the addresses worth building a trip around.
If you can spare a night, stay at Rancho ’e Cuero for a real Argentine estancia experience: horses, open country, home-cooked food, and the warmth of a local family.
Our absolute favorite—and where Lucila spent her wedding night. Choose it when privacy, thoughtful service, and waking up to vineyard and Andes views are worth the splurge.
↗ Diplomatic HotelA dependable, polished hotel in the heart of the city, steps from some of Mendoza’s best restaurants and bars.
↗ The Vines ResortA striking vineyard retreat with expansive mountain views, excellent food, and a true sense of place.
↗ Finca AdalgisaAn intimate wine hotel set among old Malbec vines, with the warmth of a family home and an ideal location for exploring Chacras de Coria.
↗ Rancho ’e CueroA family-run ranch deep in the Andes. Stay overnight for unlimited riding, mountain trails, generous home-style meals, and the rare pleasure of feeling completely away from it all.
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A beautiful choice for large groups and families, with space for up to 18 guests and the rare luxury of having an entire private Mendoza estate to yourselves.
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Leave room in your itinerary. Winery lunches here unfold slowly—course by course, glass by glass—with the mountains always somewhere in the frame.
Find a table ↓Destination dining in the vines, a few can’t-miss kitchens, and one coffee stop for an unhurried morning.
A refined tasting-menu experience at Lagarde, grounded in Mendoza’s seasons and ingredients.
↗ BrindillasAn intimate, ingredient-led experience where the cooking is precise, creative, and deeply personal.
↗ FogónRelaxed, generous, and built around fire, wine, and the pleasures of an afternoon at the winery.
↗ Cal RestauranteA must when you are in Valle de Uco: expressive cooking, fire, beautiful design, and the mountain landscape fully present at the table.
↗ ChiamoOur pick for coffee, breakfast, and a relaxed start before the day’s adventures.
↗Creative, wine-led dining inside Catena Zapata’s iconic winery.
Kaiken↗Open-air wine experiences, vineyard views, and cooking over fire.
Mendel Wines↗A charming historic winery known for old vines, elegant wines, and intimate tastings.
Bodega Lagarde↗A historic, family-run winery with vineyard walks, wine tastings, and memorable dining at Fogón and Zonda.
Parque General San Martín↗Head to Mendoza’s central park for a run or a leisurely stroll—a green escape in the heart of the city.
Bemberg Estate Wines↗A striking, appointment-only estate devoted to limited wines and a highly personal visit.






Mountain tables for golden hour, and a neighborhood bar for when you are not quite ready to call it a night.

Follow the road toward the Andes. The best days here tend to begin that way.Our Mendoza · Your adventure
For Mendoza at its most atmospheric: international DJs, cocktails, dancing, and sunset over the Potrerillos reservoir, surrounded by the Andes. Check the calendar before your trip—its events are seasonal and worth planning around.
See upcoming events ↗For adventurers—and anyone with ants in their pants—Mendoza is much more than a seat at the table.
A treetop adventure park with aerial courses, bridges, zip lines, and plenty of movement—our must-do for an active day with kids.
↗Accessible trails near Chacras de Coria for fresh air, elevation, and broad views across the foothills.
Prefer to explore with a guide? Contact Patricia Zabala to arrange a guided walk: zabalapatricia00@gmail.com.
A fun, flexible way to move between vineyards and cover more ground without rushing.
↗ 23 Ríos Bike ParkPurpose-built mountain-bike terrain for riders ready to add a little adrenaline to the itinerary.
↗ Argentina RaftingTake on the Mendoza River with professional guides and a close-up view of the mountain landscape.
↗Want a trip built just for you? Sofía and Lucila will create a tailor-made Mendoza itinerary shaped around your dates, pace, interests, and the experiences you care about most.
Order your itinerary · US$250 ↗