4 activitati in Mendoza, ARGENTINA

Discover what makes Mendoza so charming during a 3-hour sightseeing tour of the city, situated at the foot of the Andes mountains. Visit major landmarks, plazas and stadiums such as Alameda and General San Martin Park, and enjoy Mendoza's natural beauty and interesting architecture. This morning tour, led by a knowledgeable guide, includes hotel pickup and drop-off. After pickup at your local hotel, visit many of Mendoza's main attractions during this 3-hour sightseeing tour. Get to know the natural beauty, interesting history and eclectic architecture of the capital of Argentina's Mendoza province. Get comfortable aboard your coach as your guide accompanies you to historical Alameda and the famous General San Martin Park, considered one of the most important urban green spaces in Argentina. Head to Cerro de la Gloria, the highest point in the city, to get wonderful city views and sight lines out over the surrounding wine region. Also, visit 'Mundialista' stadium, officially named Estado Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza's largest stadium and the site of the 1978 World Cup. Next, stop at the Frank Romero Day amphitheater, where you'll learn about Mendoza's annual vintage wine festival. Enjoy Mendoza's unique combination of natural beauty, history and wine-based culture through your guide's commentary. End your morning among Mendoza's treasured sights with drop-off at your hotel.

In this eno-gastronomic experience you will have an unforgettable experience. Our guide will accompany you throughout the tour to the central agricultural oasis to visit a winery, a sparkling wine producer and an olive oil factory corresponding to the selected circuit -Maipú or Luján de Cuyo-. During the tour, the city of Mendoza and its unparalleled characteristics will be presented to promote the development of viticulture. The main products of the region, their elaboration processes, as well as the care, aging and fractionation of the different types of wines and sparkling wines will be appreciated. Upon arrival at each establishment, we will visit its facilities accompanied by local guides who will explain to us about the history, the vineyards, the secrets of the winemakers in the winemaking processes and about the commercialization of their products. Each visit culminates in the tasting of its distinguished wines, sparkling wines and olives. Being able to know in depth the origin, the composition, and the main characteristics of them. The last stop will be in the Church of the Carrodilla, Virgin Patroness of the vineyards.

On this excursion, you will go through the mountains that surround Mendoza city, to get to see stunning scenarios along the way, and many other points of interest such as the majestic Silver Cord mountain range, the Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata settlement, Aconcagua scenic viewpoint and the Cristo Redentor monument. After an early start pass by the Cordon del Plata mountain range and the Potrerillos Dam, located along the Mendoza River. It's a very important hydraulic work that generates power and distributes water for irrigation to the whole region. Continue to Uspallata, a pre-Hispanic settlement of Huarpes aborigines and the southern last point of the Inca Empire. Then, visit the villages of Picheuta, Polvareda, Punta de Vacas and Los Penitentes ski resort, where you will have some free time to use the chair lift and get amazing panoramic views of the area. The next stop is a Cerro Aconcagua scenic viewpoint, located at 9,022 feet (2,750 meters) above sea level. From there, head to Horcones Lagoon and the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Following the international route, reach your final destination, the village of Las Cuevas, an European-style village, located 10,500 feet (3,200 meters) above sea level and the last Argentinian city before the Chilean border.. Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel, there is a path that allows visitors up to the Cristo Redentor monument, located 13,780 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level, which symbolizes the union between Argentinians and Chileans. Go back to your hotel by the same route.

In this excursion, you will visit the imposing south of Mendoza Province, which is known for it's green valleys and water courses. This complete journey is a mixture of nature and history, as we will go visit Uco Valley, Nihuil Dam & Reservoir, 25 de Mayo Village, San Rafael City and the Wax Museum. Depart Mendoza city around 7am. to head south. During the trip, appreciate the sharp contrast of natural oasis as Uco Valley, deserts, water courses, natural rock formations, and more. Arrive at 25 de Mayo Village, where Fort San Rafael was founded. There, get in touch with the region's history and learn about its traditions. Then, continue further south to reach the Nihuil dam. This place is usually chosen by nature lovers to spend the day, as you can practice activities like fishing, hiking, water sports or just relax. Entering the Atuel Canyon, discover wonderful sculptures in natural walls forming the canyon, hanging gardens, the chair of Rivadavia, and visit the Wax Museum. The constant sound provided by the Atuel river accompanies the journey up to the Valle Grande dam, source of unmatched beauty, where you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch. After walking through the city of San Rafael, head back to Mendoza.