Top Things to do in Mendoza
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Mendoza, Cuyo
Known best for its wine, Mendoza is a bustling city to the east of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Although it draws its share of adventure travelers, lured by the climbing, skiing, hiking and rafting opportunities within an easy drive of downtown, the area’s more than 1,000 vineyards bring oenophiles in even greater numbers.
Restaurants in Mendoza
1. Bodega Carmelo Patti
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By MFD15
We were lucky enough to be introduced to this gentleman and his wine in 2017. Tonight, we celebrated a milestone but sadly finished the last bottle we brought back from our trip. The whole experience of visiting Bodega Carmelo Patti proved to be one of the greatest highlights on the best vacation we've ever taken. Carmelo is authentic, earnest, and friendly. He crafts incredible wine that tastes all the better because you feel like he's an old friend and that you're part of his family within minutes of arriving. This is a spot worth seeking out if you're in or near Mendoza, and if you enjoy wine, look for a bottle wherever you can find it. You won't be disappointed.
2. Paso Pehuenche
3. Parque General San Martin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,627 reviews
Hang-gliding is one of many activities offered at this 865-acre park which houses a zoo and national science museum and is replete with beautiful walkways.
Reviewed By alansX2898VR - North Hampton, United States
In the peak of the summer heat in Buenos Ares this Park is a sanctuary with its peaceful grounds, cool shady trees and virtually Quite yet close to the city and action. Beautiful biking and walking trails, lake, and birds. I had a full day of fun visiting the park, the added bonus a free wifi to stay In touch. Very nicely kept and super clean. The irrigation system is also based on old Inca methods.
4. The Hill of Glory (Cerro de la Gloria)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,844 reviews
Reviewed By LucasCasavalle - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Beautiful daily walk if you want to explore Parque General San Martin and climb up to Cerro de la Gloria. You can go by foot all the way (not for everyone), on a bike, or maybe just take the bus if you want and hop off at the monuments base. The General San Martin monument was closed to the public, so was the toilets at the top (hope they fix everything soon), anyway the view at the top its breathtaking and worth every step of the way.
5. Potrerillos Dam
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,682 reviews
Reviewed By LucasCasavalle - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Astonishing place, just 1 hour from Mendoza city, if you can go by car is better because you can freely choose between stops and the distances are far for walking. On the other hand you can take a bus (AR$81 by ticket) and hop off on the second stop (the first one after Cacheuta). The Dam itself its a marvelous lake with blue waters and high mountains you can see the Aconcagua from certain places.It becomes the perfect activity for a whole day, pack some food, beverages and a speaker if you want, invite some friends over and enjoy. Just be cautious of the sun there is no shading. Some spots has kayak and other rental activities for the day.
6. Santuario de la Virgen de Lourdes
7. Reserva Natural Divisadero Largo
8. Terraza Jardin Mirador
9. Fuente de los Continentes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 397 reviews
Reviewed By Soledad0311 - Heidelberg, Germany
First the park is immense, very green, safe and clean. Lots of giants trees allow to rest in the shadow in a warm day. the fountain architecture is awesome.
10. Reserva Manzano Historico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
Reviewed By PilotMichael - Pasadena, United States
This location is of historic significance because it is where General San Martin staged and entered the Andes mountains to cross from Argentina to Chile to work with General O’Higgins in fighting off the Spanish and winning the independence in South America. One of the best experiences to do here is to go horseback riding into these foothills of the Andes. It is beautiful, and gives you a sense of the life of gauchos and how Martin traversed.
