Home/Destinations/Argentina
Argentina · Cuyo — Andean Wine Region

Mendoza

Argentina's wine capital — Malbec vineyards + Andes backdrop + Aconcagua gateway

Mendoza is Argentina's wine capital — 1,500+ wineries producing 70% of Argentine wine (mostly Malbec). Set against the Andes with Aconcagua (6,961m, highest in Americas) as backdrop. Bike + vineyard tours in Luján de Cuyo + Uco Valley. Gateway to Andes skiing + climbing.

Airport
Mendoza MDZ — direct flight from Chile Santiago
From Buenos Aires
1h 45m flight
Aconcagua
6,961m — highest peak in Americas
Best season
February-April harvest + September-November spring

Mendoza highlights

Luján de Cuyo bike + wine tour

Rent a bike + cycle between 8+ Luján wineries. Full-day ~$40-60. Try Bodegas Catena Zapata, Achaval Ferrer.

Uco Valley luxury winery tour

Newer premium wine region — Vines of Mendoza, Zuccardi Piedra Infinita, Salentein. Full-day private tour ~$150-250.

Malbec tasting at Catena Zapata

Iconic pyramid winery of Nicolás Catena — the family that put Argentine Malbec on the map. Book 2+ weeks ahead.

Parque General San Martín

Central park + rose garden + Cerro de la Gloria monument. Free.

Aconcagua Provincial Park

3h drive west — see the highest peak in the Americas from Horcones Lake. Free viewpoint.

Cerro Aconcagua climb (expert)

18-21 days, technical mountaineering. Only via authorised operators. From $5,000+.

Cacheuta thermal baths

45 min west — Andean hot springs in the mountains.

Ski Las Leñas or Los Penitentes

Andes skiing June-October. 3-4h drive south of Mendoza.

Getting there

Mendoza Airport (MDZ) has direct flights from Buenos Aires (1h 45m), Santiago (Chile, 45 min). Bus from Santiago via Andes 6-7h.

Getting around

Rent a bike for Luján de Cuyo wine tours. Uber/Cabify operate in Mendoza. Rent car for Uco Valley + Andes.

Best time to visit

February-April (harvest) + September-November (spring flowering). Avoid June-August cold.

Budget per day

$40-80 backpacker · $120-250 mid-range · $500+ luxury (Cavas Wine Lodge, The Vines Resort)

Airport transfer from El Plumerillo International (Mendoza) (MDZ)

Getting out of Mendoza (MDZ)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.

Where to stay in Mendoza

Find hotels in Mendoza, Argentina

1.4M+ properties · Trip.com

Search hotels

Fly to El Plumerillo International (Mendoza) (MDZ)

Popular direct routes from: Buenos Aires, Santiago (Chile)

Find cheap flights

Compare flights · Powered by Trip.com

Search flights
Or compare on Expedia — often better US + EU faresBundle flight + hotel on Trip.com

Where to stay in Mendoza

Mendoza hotels on Expedia

Bundle your flight + hotel for typical 5-15% saving. Free cancellation on most rates for Mendoza stays.

Search Mendoza on Expedia

US default

Expedia bundles the flight + hotel discount in-cart (5-30% off the combined book). Price-match guarantee means you can rebook if the rate drops before check-in.

See Mendoza rates

Frequently asked about Mendoza

How many days do I need in Mendoza?
4-5 days — day 1 city + Parque San Martín, day 2 Luján de Cuyo bike + wine, day 3 Uco Valley premium wine, day 4 Aconcagua + Cacheuta, day 5 depart or ski.
When is Mendoza harvest?
Vendimia (harvest) is late February to early April. Big cultural festival first weekend of March in Mendoza City.
Can I visit wineries without a tour?
Yes for Luján de Cuyo — book winery tastings directly 2-3 days ahead. Some (Catena Zapata) require weeks ahead. Uco Valley requires private driver.
How do I get from Chile Santiago to Mendoza?
45-min flight ($100-200) or 6-7h bus over Andes ($30-50). Bus route is scenic + often has border delays.