Mendoza
Land of Malbec, the Andes mountains, and outdoor adventures in the heart of Cuyo.
Mendoza
Mendoza is Argentina's wine capital and the gateway to the Andes Mountains. With over 1,500 wineries, it offers world-class wine experiences. Beyond wine, the province surprises with spectacular mountain landscapes, rafting on the Mendoza River, the imposing view of Aconcagua, and a gastronomy that fuses Cuyo tradition with modern innovation.
Quick facts
Best time
Mar - May / Sep - Nov
Summer temp.
32°C
Winter temp.
8°C
Altitude
750 m
Location
Packages in Mendoza
Practical Info
Mendoza International Airport (MDZ) receives flights from Buenos Aires (1h 45min) and other cities. From the airport, downtown is 10 km away. Also accessible by bus from Buenos Aires (14 hours) and Santiago, Chile (6 hours).
Harvest season (February-March) is the most festive time. Autumn (March-May) offers perfect temperatures for visiting wineries and vineyards turn red and gold. Spring (September-November) is ideal for adventure activities. Winter is ski season.
Arid climate with large temperature variations. Hot and dry summers (25-35°C). Cold and dry winters (2-12°C). Little rainfall concentrated in summer. Abundant sunshine year-round. Possible Zonda wind (warm, dry wind) in winter-spring.
Light daytime clothing and warm layers for nights (large temperature range), comfortable shoes for wineries, sunscreen and sunglasses, warm clothing if going to high mountains, swimsuit for hot springs and pools.