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Mendoza
Mendoza sits at the foot of the Andes as Argentina's capital of wine, surrounded by vineyards, snow-capped peaks and irrigated desert that turns green the moment water reaches it. It is a city built for slow afternoons of malbec tasting, cycling through wine estates and staring up at Aconcagua's distant summit.
Top attractions
attraction Cerro de la Gloria: Mendoza Travel Guide (4.7★)
Cerro de la Gloria is the hill inside Parque General San Martín, on the western edge of Mendoza city, topped by the bronze Monument to the Army of the Andes. 4.7★ (3,049 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Plaza Independencia: Mendoza Travel Guide (4.5★)
Plaza Independencia is the four-block central square of downtown Mendoza, at Gral. Espejo 300, with shade trees, a semicircular fountain and street vendors. 4.5★ (79,356 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Mendoza
How do I get to Mendoza?
Most travellers fly into Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), also known as El Plumerillo, which sits a short drive northeast of the city centre; taxis, remises and airport buses connect it to downtown. Overland travellers typically arrive by long-distance bus from Buenos Aires or Santiago de Chile into Mendoza's main bus terminal, a journey of roughly 13 to 17 hours from Buenos Aires or around 7 hours from Santiago.
How many days should I spend in Mendoza?
Plan on ~3 to 4 days to cover the city centre, a day trip into the Maipú or Luján de Cuyo wine regions, and some time to simply take in the Andean backdrop.
What is Mendoza known for?
Mendoza sits at the foot of the Andes as Argentina's capital of wine, surrounded by vineyards, snow-capped peaks and irrigated desert that turns green the moment water reaches it. It is a city built for slow afternoons of malbec tasting, cycling through wine estates and staring up at Aconcagua's distant summit.