Mendoza: Itineraries

A Top Day in Mendoza

Mendoza's abundance of trees (the streets are like tunnels of tree branches!) makes it one of Argentina's most beautiful cities and a wonderful town to explore on foot. My top day would begin with a leisurely outdoor breakfast at one of the many cafes that line the pedestrian section of Av Sarmiento. After filling up on medialunas (Argentina's version of the croissant), I'd grab a bus out to Maipú and hire a bike there to go touring the wineries, olive oil farms and gourmet food delicatessens and maybe sample a little of their wares. After returning to the city center, I'd head straight for the Plaza España, whose Moorish tilework makes it one of the most atmospheric of Mendoza's many plazas. From there, I'd make my way over to Plaza Independencia to check out the small but fascinating exhibit of contemporary art on display at the subterranean Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno. Afterwards, I'd grab a spot in the sun on the grassy slope in front of the fountain, and people-watch for a while and then browse the craft stalls in the plaza in the evening. For dinner, I'd head to La Tasca de Plaza España before wandering over to Av Arístides Villanueva, the epicenter of Mendoza's nightlife.

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