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The best places of Mendoza

Discover the places that make Mendoza a unique destination: from breathtaking landscapes to towns full of history, each spot is an invitation to adventure.

Parque General San Martin
Parque General San Martin
Gran Mendoza
General San Martín Park

The main and oldest park in the City of Mendoza. In 1896, French landscaper Carlos Thays was entrusted with designing a project that fused English Romanticism and French Classicism. The park spans more than 329 hectares and contains over 300 species from around the world.

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Parque General San Martin
Circuito del Challao
Circuito del Challao
Gran Mendoza
Challao

This circuit starts and ends at San Martín Park. Along the way, several points of interest stand out, including Cerro Arco, the Challao viewpoint, the Nuestra Señora de Lourdes Church, and the restaurants, shops, and buildings on Champagnat Avenue.

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Circuito del Challao
Circuito El Sosneado
Circuito El Sosneado
Zona Sur
Circuit of 'El Sosneado'

To the south of San Rafael lies the "El Sosneado" circuit, a perfect place to grasp the vastness of the Andes mountain range. Mountains, rivers, lagoons, valleys, and volcanoes are just some of the stunning features you'll encounter along this route, which is also home to stories like the "Tragedy of the Andes."

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Circuito El Sosneado
Peatonal Sarmiento

Peatonal Sarmiento

Gran Mendoza
Peatonal Sarmiento

From Plaza Independencia to San Martín Avenue, there is a pedestrian street that is an icon of Mendoza, beloved by both tourists and locals. Here, you can find numerous shops and well-known cafés. It’s an ideal place for a stroll, enjoying a drink, and appreciating the architecture.

Experiences

Every experience in Mendoza offers a new way to embrace adventure, with mountains, vineyards, and unforgettable experiences that reveal the best of the province.

Camino del Vino Grandes Leyendas de Maipú - Half Day Mañana

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Camino del Vino Grandes Leyendas de Maipú - Half Day Mañana
Gran Mendoza Sightseeing Tour
Camino del Vino Grandes Leyendas de Maipú - Half Day Mañana

Start your Saturday with an unforgettable wine experience among vineyards. The Vitivinícola Bus takes you in the morning to Casa El Enemigo Vigil, an internationally renowned boutique winery, and then to Corazón de Lunlunta Olivícola, a unique place where wine meets olive groves. Two premium tastings, stunning Maipú landscapes with the Andes Mountains in the background, and return to downtown Mendoza around 2:10 PM. Wine in the morning, guaranteed free afternoon.

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Camino del Vino Grandes Leyendas de Maipú - Half Day Mañana
Avion de los Uruguayos
Avion de los Uruguayos
Zona Sur Trekking activities
Trekking to the Uruguayan airplane

This excursion takes you to the site of the Andes plane crash and invites you to reflect on the harrowing experience of the survivors. The vast, unique, and breathtaking landscapes of this region allow you to appreciate the Andes mountain range in an entirely new way.

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Avion de los Uruguayos
Cascada El Salto

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Cascada El Salto
Alta Montaña Trekking activities
"El Salto" Waterfall

Hiking to El Salto Waterfall in Potrerillos is an unforgettable adventure. The trail is accessible and winds through breathtaking landscapes with stunning mountain views. Along the way, you may spot native wildlife. A perfect experience for those seeking nature, tranquility, and a deep connection with the Andes.

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Cascada El Salto

Activities

Experience Mendoza to the fullest with its wide range of activities: culture, nature, and fun come together to make every visit an unforgettable experience.

Palmares
Palmares
Gran Mendoza Mall Centers

This is one of Mendoza’s most elegant and complete shopping centers. It brings together top fashion brands and an excellent dining scene. Designed for all ages, it also features movie theaters and fun for kids. A modern space that’s always evolving, perfect for a full day of shopping, dining, and family fun.

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Palmares
Museo Las Bóvedas de Uspallata
Museo Las Bóvedas de Uspallata
Alta Montaña Museums

Discover Las Bóvedas of Uspallata, an 18th-century historical site that preserves Mendoza’s mining and colonial heritage. A small museum in the Andes where old adobe and stone buildings tell the story of the Jesuits, the Army of the Andes, and the region’s mining tradition.

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Museo Las Bóvedas de Uspallata
Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Antropologicas
Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Antropologicas
Gran Mendoza Museums

The Juan Cornelio Moyano Museum of Natural and Anthropological Sciences, located in General San Martín Park, offers a fascinating collection of paleontology, zoology, mineralogy, and anthropology. It combines educational exhibits with scientific research on the region's natural and cultural wealth.

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Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Antropologicas