Mendoza, a journey through mountains, wine, and history

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GoToMdz invites you to discover Mendoza like never before

From cities rich in history to mountains that challenge the horizon.

We show you the best places to visit and the excursions that leave a mark on every traveler.

Dare to experience Mendoza with us: authentic, diverse, and full of adventures.

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
Cerro de la Gloria
Cerro de la Gloria
Gran Mendoza
Cerro de la Gloria

Cerro de la Gloria, inside San Martín Park, offers stunning views of Mendoza and the Andes. At the summit stands the Army of the Andes Monument, a tribute to freedom and to General San Martín’s historic crossing of the Andes.

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Cerro de la Gloria
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.

Excursions

Each tour in Mendoza is a new way to live the adventure: mountains, vineyards, and experiences that will lead you to discover the best of the province.

Cerro Dedos y Cerro Manos
Cerro Dedos y Cerro Manos
Gran Mendoza Trekking activities
Mountains Dedos and Manos

Trekking excursion to the "Dedos" (Fingers) and "Manos" (Hands) mountains, located in the foothills near Potrerillos along Route 7. The trek offers stunning views of the city of Mendoza, the pre-mountain range, and even Lake Potrerillos in the distance.

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Cerro Dedos y Cerro Manos
Laguna de Horcones

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Laguna de Horcones
Alta Montaña Trekking activities
Horcones Lagoon

Enjoy an easy to moderate hike in Aconcagua Park, surrounded by stunning landscapes: the vivid Horcones Lagoon, the glaciers on Aconcagua’s South Face, and unforgettable panoramic views from the viewpoint.

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Laguna de Horcones
Tambos Incaicos de Ranchillos
Tambos Incaicos de Ranchillos
Alta Montaña Trekking activities
Tambos Incaicos de Ranchillos

Embark on an adventure in the Andes with this easy 2.8 km hike to the Inca Tambos of Ranchillos. Nature, Andean wildlife, and the living history of the Qhapaq Ñan come together in a unique experience near Uspallata, Mendoza.

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Tambos Incaicos de Ranchillos

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.

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
Casa de San Martin
Casa de San Martin
Gran Mendoza Museums

Located very close to Mendoza’s Foundational Area, the Casa de San Martín is a historical site museum that invites visitors to discover one of the most significant places linked to the Liberator's time in the city. According to historical documents and archaeological studies, General José de San Martín lived in this house between 1814 and 1817 with his wife, Remedios de Escalada. Their daughter, Mercedes, was born here in 1816, and it was from this residence that the great emancipation campaign of the Army of the Andes was launched.

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Casa de San Martin
Museo del Area Fundacional
Museo del Area Fundacional
Gran Mendoza Museums

The Foundational Area Museum, inaugurated in 1993, is located in the heart of Mendoza’s historic old town, next to the iconic Pedro del Castillo Square. The museum offers a journey through the city’s historical evolution, featuring significant archaeological exhibits. Just a short walk away, visitors can also explore the Jesuit Ruins of San Francisco.

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Museo del Area Fundacional