Circuits, hotels, excursions and transfers in Mendoza.
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Mendoza is Argentina's principal wine region, at the foot of the Andes, and the gateway to the high mountains, including the approach to Aconcagua. Its core is the wineries of Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Uco Valley, with tastings, elevated gastronomy and wine tourism at different levels. It combines wine culture with Andean scenery and adventure activities.
Autumn (March–May) coincides with the harvest and offers vineyards in colour, the signature season. Summer is warm and dry, ideal for mountain activities; spring is pleasant for tastings. Winter is cooler and quieter, with the snow-capped range as a backdrop.
MICE & groups
Mendoza suits small and mid-sized incentive groups and meetings, with wineries and hotels offering private-event spaces. Its strength lies in exclusive wine tourism rather than large congresses.
Incentives
Signature experiences include winery privatisations, tastings with winemakers, paired lunches among the vines, and high-mountain days with views of Aconcagua. The blend of wine, gastronomy and Andean scenery supports high-end incentive programmes.
Access & logistics
Served by El Plumerillo airport (MDZ), with connections from Buenos Aires-Aeroparque and regional flights. The Luján de Cuyo and Maipú areas are close to the city, while the Uco Valley requires roughly one to two hours' transfer. It is also the starting point for the overland crossing to Chile towards Santiago.
Trade notes
Budget two to three nights to cover the three winery areas comfortably. It combines with Buenos Aires and cross-border with Santiago de Chile by air or road. Good fit for wine-tourism, gastronomy and luxury programmes for international markets.
Useful information
Recommended stay: 2–3 nights.
Airport: Mendoza/MDZ (El Plumerillo), with flights from Buenos Aires and regional links.
Three main winery areas: Luján de Cuyo, Maipú and the Uco Valley.
The Uco Valley is further out; allow a full day for it.
Base for the high mountains and the overland crossing to Chile via Los Andes.