Historic center: squares and pedestrian street
7 stops · 3 h · on foot · 7 stops
- Plaza Independencia
- Plaza España
- Peatonal Sarmiento
- Plaza San Martín
- Basilica of San Francisco
- Mercado Central
- Plaza Chile
109 places · Michelin 2026, 50 Best Vineyards · no Eater coverage · 5 routes · light rail
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This interactive map of Mendoza (Argentina) brings together 109 hand-picked places: 47 attractions, 32 restaurants, 15 cafés and 15 shops. It also includes 5 walking routes with their stops in order. For every place you get what it is, a practical tip and how to get there by public transport. It is free, works on your phone and needs no sign-up.
· Curated by the HOLASIM team · How we make the maps
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Plaza Independencia · Ciudad
The heart of Mendoza: a leafy central square with fountains, a weekend crafts fair and a modern art museum right underneath.
Tip: Come at sunset, when the fountain lights up and the crafts stalls are at their best.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 10 min walk
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Show on mapPlaza España · Ciudad
Sevillian tiles, a Don Quixote mural and painted ceramic benches: the most photogenic square in Mendoza.
Tip: Late afternoon light is best for photos; the tiles tell the story of the city's founding.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 15 min walk
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Show on mapPlaza Italia · Ciudad
A calm square with the Capitoline wolf, pergolas and shade: a cool stop between museums and downtown cafés.
Tip: There is often a Sunday market; a good mid-afternoon break.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 4 min walk
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Show on mapPlaza Chile · Ciudad
One of the four satellite squares, with old shade trees, statues and artisan stalls that buzz at dusk.
Tip: Good for leather and wood souvenirs without leaving downtown.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Mendoza · 8 min walk
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Show on mapPlaza San Martín · Ciudad
The Liberator's square: palm trees, an equestrian monument and a few steps from Sarmiento Pedestrian Street.
Tip: A natural starting point for walking the four satellite squares.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Mendoza · 16 min walk
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Show on mapBasílica de San Francisco · Ciudad
Franciscan basilica that houses the Virgen del Carmen de Cuyo, patron saint of San Martín's Army of the Andes.
Tip: Dress modestly and keep quiet; it is a cool refuge at siesta time.
🚇 3 min walk from Plaza San Martín
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Show on mapTeatro Independencia · Ciudad
The 1925 landmark theatre on the square: opera, ballet, orchestra and guided tours of its horseshoe hall.
Tip: Check the monthly program: many shows have affordable tickets.
🚇 4 min walk from Plaza Chile
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Show on mapMuseo de Arte Moderno · Ciudad
Contemporary Argentine art in the basement of Plaza Independencia, with spacious halls and rotating shows.
Tip: Perfect for escaping midday sun; check opening hours first.
🚇 1 min walk from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapÁrea Fundacional · Ciudad
Site of the original Mendoza, wiped out by the 1861 earthquake: Cabildo ruins and a museum under a glass dome.
Tip: The San Francisco ruins are close by: see both in one walk.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 8 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapMuseo San Martín · Ciudad
Objects, uniforms and documents of the Liberator and the Army of the Andes, who prepared in Mendoza before crossing the mountains.
Tip: Great before climbing Cerro de la Gloria: it gives the monument context.
🚇 11 min walk from the Mercado Central
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Show on mapPaseo Alameda · Ciudad
A pedestrian promenade lined with century-old poplars, made for evening walks, jogging and sipping mate.
Tip: The poplars give full shade: the best downtown walk on hot days.
🚇 15 min walk from the Mercado Central
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Show on mapNave Cultural · Ciudad
The city's cultural hub with music, theatre, exhibitions and children's workshops: indoor culture right downtown.
Tip: Often free or very cheap; check the weekend agenda.
🚇 15 min walk from the Mercado Central
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Show on mapAcuario Municipal · Ciudad
Fish, reptiles and a cool, dimly lit indoor walk-through: a safe bet when travelling with kids.
Tip: Cheap and done in an hour: pairs well with the Área Fundacional.
🚇 18 min walk from Plaza San Martín
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Show on mapPortones del Parque · Ciudad
The grand gateway to the 307-hectare park designed by Thays: plane-tree avenue, sculptures and the hill at the end.
Tip: Rent a bike right here and ride the park in two hours.
🚇 Bus or taxi from Plaza Independencia · 7 min
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Show on mapLago del Parque · Ciudad
A rowing lake with views of Cerro de la Gloria, ideal for cycling, renting a boat or watching sunset with mate.
Tip: Packed on weekends; far calmer on weekdays.
🚇 17 min walk from the Park Gates
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Show on mapRosedal · Ciudad
A rose garden with pergolas and gazebos that starts blooming in late October: a romantic corner of the park.
Tip: In early October it is still budding: look for new shoots at dawn.
🚇 14 min walk from the Park Gates
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Show on mapCerro de la Gloria · Ciudad
The Army of the Andes monument, with huge bronze sculptures and the best view of the city and the snowy Andes.
Tip: Go up an hour before sunset: in spring the Andes still carry snow.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 15 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapTeatro Griego · Ciudad
Amphitheatre at the foot of the hill where the Harvest Queen is crowned, with the finest natural stage in the country.
Tip: Outside Harvest week (March) you can visit freely, and it impresses even empty.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 15 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapEstadio Malvinas Argentinas · Ciudad
A 1978 World Cup stadium at the foot of the park, with tours and Andes views; a venue for concerts and national matches.
Tip: If there is a concert or match, check access: the area closes to traffic.
🚇 32 min walk from the Park Gates
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Show on mapEcoparque · Ciudad
The former zoo reborn as a sanctuary: rescued animals among hills and trails at the edge of the Andean foothills.
Tip: Bring water and a hat: most of it is in the sun and uphill.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 14 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapEmbalse Potrerillos · Potrerillos
A turquoise reservoir ringed by peaks 50 minutes away: rafting, kayaking, horseback rides and lakeside asado.
Tip: Start early: in spring the wind picks up in the afternoon.
🚇 Car, tour or mountain bus · 40 min from Mendoza city (Route 7)
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Show on mapDique Potrerillos · Potrerillos
A viewpoint over the dam and the Mendoza River canyon on Route 7: a must-stop on the way to the Andes.
Tip: Combine it with Termas de Cacheuta on the same day.
🚇 Car, tour or mountain bus · 45 min from Mendoza city (Route 7)
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Show on mapTermas de Cacheuta · Cacheuta
Thermal waters among the mountains, pools at different temperatures and a spa with mud treatments and canyon views.
Tip: Book the Termas tour from Mendoza and bring swimsuit, towel and flip-flops.
🚇 Car, tour or mountain bus · 50 min from Mendoza city (Route 7)
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Show on mapCasa de Fader · Luján de Cuyo
The painter Fernando Fader's manor in Carrodilla, with gardens, post-impressionist works and a family history.
Tip: The gardens in spring are the highlight: go mid-morning.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 25 min by car from downtown
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Show on mapBodegas López · Maipú
A historic 1898 winery with a grand hall of oak vats and a tasting of classic Mendoza wines.
Tip: Its restaurant Rincón de López is a Creole classic: order the tomaticán.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 5 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapBodega Trapiche · Maipú
The historic Coquimbito winery (1883) with a landmark tower and old vines; tours, tastings and lunch with a view.
Tip: Book a week ahead to lunch at Espacio Trapiche.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 13 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapFamilia Di Tommaso · Maipú
Maipú's oldest winery (1869), with a 150-year-old stone cellar and a warm, family-run visit.
Tip: Ask for the old-vine Malbec: the house's star bottle.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 13 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapTempus Alba · Maipú
A modern winery with a terrace over the vines: a viewpoint, wine and cheese platter, and sunsets in the heart of Maipú.
Tip: A perfect bike stop: a rooftop viewpoint overlooks the vines.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 18 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapCarinae · Maipú
A small Franco-Argentine winery in Cruz de Piedra: a personalised tasting in a manor among olive trees and lunch under shade.
Tip: Small-group visits only: book by email in advance.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 15 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapTrivento · Maipú
One of Maipú's most visited wineries: a walk through the vineyards, the barrel room and tastings of Malbec and Torrontés.
Tip: Ask about the lunch tour: one of the best value deals in Maipú.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 13 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapMuseo del Vino · Maipú
A museum in the former Giol winery, once the world's largest: old tools, vats and the story of Argentine winemaking.
Tip: Visit at midday: the best indoor stop on the wine route.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 8 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapLaur · Maipú
An olive oil estate with guided visits, tastings and a regional-products shop in Cruz de Piedra.
Tip: Laur oil is the ideal souvenir: try the extra virgin with bread.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 15 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapMaipú Bikes · Maipú
Bike rental in Coquimbito to build your own winery route between vineyards: the classic way to explore Maipú.
Tip: Start early and keep it to 3 wineries: bikes tire you out in heat.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 10 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapCatena Zapata · Agrelo
Nicolás Catena's Mayan pyramid winery, named World's Best Vineyard: the birthplace of high-altitude Malbec.
Tip: Book months ahead: one of the most requested visits in Argentina.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 50 min by car from downtown
Featured in: World's 50 Best Vineyards (n.º 1 en 2023) · Wine Spectator
Show on mapAchaval Ferrer · Perdriel
A boutique winery with century-old vineyards in Perdriel: single-vineyard Malbecs and unhurried tastings.
Tip: Ask to taste the three single-vineyard Malbecs side by side.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 35 min by car from downtown
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Show on mapLagarde · Mayor Drummond
A family winery from 1897 in Mayor Drummond, famed for aged Malbec and Torrontés and home to Zonda and Fogón.
Tip: Pair the tasting with lunch: reserve the Zonda menu ahead.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 25 min by car from downtown
Featured in: World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 (n.º 95) · Michelin
Show on mapNorton · Perdriel
An English-founded winery from 1895 in Perdriel with vineyards, gardens and tours in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Tip: Its restaurant La Vid is Michelin-recommended: reserve ahead.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 40 min by car from downtown
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Show on mapRuca Malen · Agrelo
A boutique winery facing the Cordón del Plata: tasting experiences, pairings and a Michelin-recommended restaurant.
Tip: Lunch on the terrace: the Cordón del Plata view is priceless.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 40 min by car from downtown
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Show on mapRenacer · Perdriel
A winery with a Tuscan-style stone tower, vineyards and a Michelin-recommended restaurant: an Italian village in Perdriel.
Tip: Photos from the tower at sunset are the best in Perdriel.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 35 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 · Tripadvisor
Show on mapKaiken · Vistalba
A winery surrounded by 110 hectares of native vegetation with the Andes as backdrop: tours, tastings and alfresco lunch.
Tip: Try the Ultra and Mai on the terrace: the house signature wines.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 35 min by car from downtown
Featured in: World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 (n.º 36)
Show on mapViña Cobos · Agrelo
Winemaker Paul Hobbs' estate in Agrelo: high-altitude vineyards, personalised tastings and chef-driven cuisine.
Tip: Book a vineyard tasting: the best way to understand Malbec.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 40 min by car from downtown
Featured in: World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 (n.º 49)
Show on mapSalentein · Tunuyán
A Uco Valley temple of wine with an art gallery, a cross-shaped underground cellar and Andean views.
Tip: Reserve lunch at Killka: the menu sells out in high season.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 90 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
Featured in: World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 (n.º 12) · Tripadvisor
Show on mapAndeluna · Tupungato
A winery at 1,300 m with open views over vines and Andes: high-altitude Malbec, tastings and a lodge.
Tip: Sunsets from the terrace are a classic: arrive around 6 pm.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 80 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
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Show on mapDomaine Bousquet · Tupungato
A Franco-Argentine organic winery in Gualtallary: Chardonnay, Malbec and sparkling wines, with a restaurant and cellar.
Tip: The Brut Nature is the wine to try: crisp and perfect at midday.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 80 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
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Show on mapRutini · Tupungato
An emblematic winery with Gualtallary vineyards: a high-altitude tasting with the Andes as backdrop and crisp Chardonnay.
Tip: Combine Rutini and Andeluna in a single day: five minutes apart.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 80 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
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Show on mapCasa de Uco · San Carlos
High-altitude vineyards and stone architecture for premium tastings and experiences facing the Andes.
Tip: Ask for a cellar tasting and lunch at the lodge restaurant.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 100 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
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Show on mapClos de los Siete · Vista Flores
A project by Michel Rolland and French partners in Vista Flores: winery, Andes views and blend wines by the glass.
Tip: Add Diam's or the neighbouring winery on the same route.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 105 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
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Show on mapAzafrán · Ciudad
A Michelin star right on Calle Sarmiento: tasting menus where vegetables and Mendoza goat take center stage.
Tip: Sommelier Camila Torta won Michelin's 2026 Sommelier Award: let her pick the wines.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 4 min walk
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · MDZ
Show on mapCentauro · Ciudad
An old mansion with a 4- or 8-course menu by chef Aris Pabón: creative, playful and newly Michelin-starred in 2026.
Tip: Order the prawn with meunière sauce and try the signature cocktails at the bar.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 5 min walk
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · MDZ
Show on mapBrindillas · Vistalba
An intimate dining room for just 18 guests per seating, set in a cherry orchard: two tasting menus by chef Mariano Gallego.
Tip: Book weeks ahead: very few tables, and they go fast.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 25 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · 7 Caníbales
Show on mapCatena Zapata · Agrelo
Inside the Catena Zapata pyramid: a 'Wine First' tasting menu, a winery walk and a vermouth in the distillery room.
Tip: A return transfer from the city is included: ask when booking.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 45 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapLas Compuertas · Luján de Cuyo
A restaurant built from remodelled containers among old vines: its own garden, 90 tomato varieties and dishes like 'Espinal'.
Tip: Vegetables are the speciality: ask for the 'Mendoza' menu with a winery visit.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 35 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · World's 50 Best Vineyards (Riccitelli n.º 29)
Show on mapLagarde · Mayor Drummond
Landscape cuisine at Bodega Lagarde: its own organic gardens, a terrace over the vines and menus with garden tours.
Tip: Choose the menu with a garden tour: that's what sets it apart.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 25 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapChachingo · Maipú
On winemaker Alejandro Vigil's estate: chef-led cooking among old vines, with a Michelin star.
Tip: Stay to discover El Enemigo too: the tasting is part of the experience.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 20 min by taxi or bike
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · World's 50 Best Vineyards (El Enemigo n.º 17)
Show on mapSitio La Estocada · Valle de Uco
Open-fire cooking and its own biodynamic garden: a single 7-course menu by chef Enzo González Petra, with a Star and a Green Star.
Tip: Add the 'Exploración' experience: it walks you through the garden and greenhouse.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 80 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★ + Estrella Verde) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapSusana Balbo Winemaker's House · Chacras de Coria
A single 7-course menu in a seven-suite hotel: Flavia Amad Di Leo's cooking paired with Susana Balbo wines.
Tip: Start at the bar with the welcome cocktail and ask for the Chef's Table.
🚇 Bus 10 or 19 (SUBE card) to Chacras · 11 min walk from the square
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (★) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapSoberana · Ciudad
World cuisine two blocks from Plaza Independencia: burrata with Mendoza tomatoes, fideuá and lamb with paella rice.
Tip: Book a terrace table at the entrance to watch Sarmiento street go by.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 4 min walk
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · MDZ
Show on mapAnna Bistró · Ciudad
Exposed brick, big windows and French techniques by chef Alejandro Galliski, with a backyard and a private wine cellar.
Tip: Have lunch in the back garden if the weather is nice.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Mendoza · 5 min walk
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapBrutal · Ciudad
'Primitive and sophisticated': a giant beef rib eaten with your hands, with gloves and bib included.
Tip: Try chef Evelin Vargas's surprise menu and skip the cutlery.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 4 min walk
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · MDZ
Show on mapAlta Vista · Chacras de Coria
'Argentine soil and French sky': two spaces, one creative and one with a parrilla grill, at the end of an olive-lined track.
Tip: Pick the grill space for cuts and embers with Alta Vista wine.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 25 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapTrapiche · Maipú
A glass-fronted dining room with an open kitchen and a glass floor over the cellar: menus celebrating mountain produce.
Tip: Look down: the glass floor reveals the underground cellar.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 13 min by taxi or bike
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapRuca Malen · Agrelo
Paired lunch facing the Cordón del Plata: winery cuisine with a view and terrace on an Agrelo estate.
Tip: The table on the covered gallery has the best view.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 40 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapLamadrid · Las Compuertas
The signature empanada with fresh herbs, slow-cooked ribs and charcoal grill at a 1959 winery with a bocce court.
Tip: Try the 'Empanada Los Bocheros' and stay for a game of bocce.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 35 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapMartino · Mayor Drummond
A winery restaurant in a glass conservatory overlooking a garden: colourful cooking with nods to Italy, France and Japan.
Tip: There is a casual garden lunch as well as the long menu.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 25 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapChacras de Coria
A 1921 winery with a deck beside a koi pond: fried empanadas with smoked chimichurri and ribeye with wine pairing.
Tip: Just 15 minutes from downtown: ideal for a quiet sunset dinner.
🚇 Bus 10 or 19 (SUBE card) to Chacras · 12 min walk from the square
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado)
Show on mapDurigutti · Las Compuertas
A glass cube with a thatched roof among vines: three menus, one with the house vermouth and Durigutti pairings.
Tip: Durigutti ranks #11 in World's Best Vineyards: add a winery tour.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 30 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapSusana Balbo · Agrelo
Seasonal cooking at Susana Balbo's winery: 4- or 6-course menus, picnics, brunch and afternoon tea in the gallery.
Tip: The garden picnics are ideal for a relaxed visit.
🚇 Taxi, Uber or private driver · 40 min by car from downtown
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado + Estrella Verde) · Time Out Buenos Aires
Show on mapAntigal · Maipú
A modern restaurant among vineyards with mountain views: contemporary fire-led cooking by chef Gonzalo Castro.
Tip: Choose 'Pausa Mendocina' for a quick midday executive menu.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 9 min by taxi or bike
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado)
Show on mapDiamAndes · Vista Flores
An upper floor with Andes and vineyard views at DiamAndes: a short à la carte and tasting menus by chef Santiago Orozco Russo.
Tip: Pair it with a tasting at Clos de los Siete, a few minutes away.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 105 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
Featured in: Michelin 2026 (Recomendado)
Show on mapBodega Escorihuela Gascón · Godoy Cruz
Francis Mallmann's restaurant inside Escorihuela Gascón (1884): cooking over embers and open fire.
Tip: Book ahead and ask for a patio table.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) San Martín · 9 min walk
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Show on mapDon Mario · Guaymallén
The classic Mendoza parrilla: asado, offal cuts and generous salads, with tables full of families on Sundays.
Tip: Order a parrillada for two and add a mixed salad.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 10 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapLa Marchigiana · Ciudad
Homemade pasta and Italian-Mendoza cooking for decades in a roomy dining room, great for families.
Tip: The gnocchi and stuffed pastas are best; it's busy, so book.
🚇 1 min walk from the Mercado Central
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Show on mapArístides Villanueva · Ciudad
A parrilla and bodegón that arrived on Arístides avenue: a night-time buzz, sidewalk tables and grilled meats.
Tip: Arrive before 9 pm to grab a sidewalk table.
🚇 5 min walk from Av. Arístides Villanueva
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Show on mapArístides Villanueva · Ciudad
Open kitchen and a menu that changes with the seasons: regional, Italian, Spanish and Asian-inspired dishes.
Tip: It has its own parking, rare on Arístides.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 6 min walk
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Show on mapCiclovía · Ciudad
Sharing plates by chef Ginella Mazzocca with a monthly menu and a picnic format to enjoy beside the bike path.
Tip: Order the picnic menu and eat it on the grass by the bike path.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) 25 de Mayo · 5 min walk
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Show on mapCantina latinoamericana · Ciudad
A Latin American cantina born from a family story: tacos al pastor on nixtamalized corn tortillas, chaufa and lomito.
Tip: The tacos al pastor are the star: order one portion to share.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 3 min walk
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Show on mapBodegas López · Maipú
A Creole classic from Bodegas López in Maipú: tomaticán, asado and lamb in a traditional dining hall with a patio.
Tip: Try the tomaticán, a regional stew with tomato, onion and egg.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Gutiérrez, then 5 min by taxi or bike
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Show on mapThe Vines · Los Chacayes
Francis Mallmann's fire cooking at The Vines Resort & Spa: meats and vegetables over embers with Andes views.
Tip: Book the long lunch and arrive early to stroll the vineyards.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 100 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
Featured in: Time Out Buenos Aires · Tripadvisor
Show on mapSalentein · Tunuyán
The Bodegas Salentein restaurant: winery menu with Andes views, open-fire cooking and house pairings.
Tip: Pair it with a visit to the winery's art gallery.
🚇 Rental car or private driver · 90 min from Mendoza city (Route 40)
Featured in: World's 50 Best Vineyards (Salentein n.º 12) · Tripadvisor
Show on mapBröd · Ciudad
Bakery and specialty coffee a block from Plaza Independencia: sourdough, croissants and a great flat white.
Tip: Go before 10 am for fresh-baked bread.
🚇 3 min walk from Plaza Italia
Featured in: Inmendoza · Tripadvisor
Show on mapCabrita · Ciudad
Specialty coffee with chipá and small sandwiches by chef Ginella Mazzocca, steps from Calle Sarmiento.
Tip: Try the salami chipá with a filter coffee.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 5 min walk
Featured in: The Wine Time · Inmendoza
Show on mapPrado Español · Parque San Martín
An espresso bar and restaurant whose design echoes the lake: morning coffee, lunch and sunset drinks.
Tip: Opened in 2026: ideal after cycling the park.
🚇 20 min walk from the Park Gates
Featured in: MDZ · Inmendoza
Show on mapShelby · Godoy Cruz
One of the most popular specialty cafés: 3D latte art, an edible cookie cup and 20-plus coffee styles.
Tip: Order the iced pistachio latte and the cookie cup.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) 25 de Mayo · 11 min walk
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Show on mapHeladería histórica · Ciudad
An artisan gelato shop since 1927: Italian-master ice cream, with wine and seasonal-fruit flavors.
Tip: Try the Malbec flavour or the dulce de leche chip.
🚇 3 min walk from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapHeladería histórica · Ciudad
The other historic gelateria on the Belgrano–Sarmiento corner (1947): artisan ice cream and ice-cream cakes.
Tip: Compare the two gelaterias on the corner: a Mendoza classic.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 4 min walk
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Show on mapChacras de Coria
An artisan ice cream shop born in Luján de Cuyo in 1978, famed for its orange mousse and Chacras afternoon treats.
Tip: Order the orange mousse and stroll Chacras square.
🚇 Bus 10 or 19 (SUBE card) to Chacras · 5 min walk from the square
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Show on mapChacras de Coria
A neighbourhood ice cream parlour in Chacras de Coria with fruity artisan flavors, perfect for a warm day.
Tip: Order a seasonal fruit flavor and eat it in the square.
🚇 Bus 10 or 19 (SUBE card) to Chacras · 16 min walk from the square
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Show on mapAconcagua Coffee · Ciudad
Specialty coffee on the Sarmiento pedestrian street, ideal for a quick espresso between squares.
Tip: Ask for the filter coffee: the origin changes weekly.
🚇 5 min walk from Plaza España
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Show on mapTinto Café · Ciudad
Specialty coffee around the corner from Plaza San Martín, quiet and comfortable for a work break.
Tip: Great after the Basilica of San Francisco, which is steps away.
🚇 2 min walk from Plaza San Martín
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Show on mapMulato · Ciudad
A newcomer downtown: specialty coffee with technical baristas, a creamy flat white and caprese and serrano tostones.
Tip: The tostones are the specialty: pick the serrano.
🚇 7 min walk from Plaza España
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Show on mapSexta Sección · Ciudad
A small, thoughtful specialty café with homemade alfajores, cakes and brunch in the Sexta Sección.
Tip: Try the sablée alfajores and take a box home.
🚇 14 min walk from the Park Gates
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Show on mapArístides Villanueva · Ciudad
A bakery and café by day with organic flours milled on site and pizza al taglio; a neighbourhood wine bar by night.
Tip: Grab pizza al taglio in the afternoon and return at night for a glass.
🚇 3 min walk from Av. Arístides Villanueva
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Show on mapUvas · Ciudad
A central wine bar to sip by the glass and share bites: a great way to sample labels from across the province.
Tip: Ask for a flight of three Malbecs from different areas to compare.
🚇 3 min walk from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapWine Not? · Ciudad
A wine bar steps from Plaza Italia, with a comfy counter and a selection from boutique wineries.
Tip: Ask for Uco Valley wines that are hard to find.
🚇 2 min walk from Plaza Italia
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Show on mapPeatonal Sarmiento · Ciudad
Downtown's liveliest pedestrian street, renovated in 2026: shops, historic gelaterias, restaurants and terraces.
Tip: Walk it end to end and finish with Perín or Soppelsa ice cream.
🚇 5 min walk from Plaza España
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Show on mapMercado Central · Ciudad
A covered market with cured meats, olives, dried fruit, regional sweets and Mendoza street food.
Tip: Buy dried fruit and olives for the road; best in the morning.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Mendoza · 12 min walk
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Show on mapPalmares · Godoy Cruz
Godoy Cruz's biggest open-air mall: brand stores, a cinema, a food court and Vicolo SpirItaly.
Tip: If it rains or is too hot, it's the perfect afternoon plan.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 15 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapGuaymallén
The province's classic mall: international brands, a cinema and a food court, minutes from downtown.
Tip: A handy shopping stop on the way back from the airport.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 15 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapGalería Piazza · Ciudad
A shopping arcade on San Martín with clothing shops, gift stores and cafés: an air-conditioned break.
Tip: A good stop when the midday sun is strong.
🚇 6 min walk from Plaza España
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Show on mapPlaza General Espejo · Chacras de Coria
Chacras' main square with a Sunday artisan fair: ceramics, leather, regional sweets and alfresco coffee.
Tip: Sunday morning, with a Michel ice cream steps away.
🚇 Bus 10 or 19 (SUBE card) to Chacras · 1 min walk from the square
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Show on mapPeatonal Sarmiento · Ciudad
A wine shop on Sarmiento street with labels from across the province, ideal for a bottle to take home.
Tip: Ask for help choosing and have bottles packed for the flight.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 5 min walk
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Show on mapViognier · Ciudad
A downtown wine shop with boutique labels and personalised help choosing Malbec, Cabernet Franc and whites.
Tip: Tell them your budget and what you eat: they'll build a tailored selection.
🚇 6 min walk from Plaza España
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Show on mapCitywine · Ciudad
A wine shop on San Martín with a broad range of Argentine labels, handy for a last-minute bottle.
Tip: Handy to stop just before the airport.
🚇 22 min walk from the Mercado Central
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Show on mapPannocchia · Godoy Cruz
Extra virgin Mendoza olive oil and regional gourmet products, perfect to take home as gifts.
Tip: Taste before you buy: oils vary by olive variety.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) San Martín · 15 min walk
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Show on mapLa Cabaña · Ciudad
Chocolates, alfajores and regional sweets: a sweet Mendoza souvenir to carry in your suitcase.
Tip: Chocolate alfajores travel well in luggage.
🚇 Taxi or Uber · 9 min by car from Plaza Independencia
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Show on mapCasa Palmera · Ciudad
An art and design gallery near Arístides: local designers' pieces to take home something unique.
Tip: Pair it with dinner on Arístides, a few steps away.
🚇 Light rail (Green Line) Belgrano · 5 min walk
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Show on mapArístides Villanueva · Ciudad
A cinema-and-culture shop on Arístides: books, posters and gifts for film lovers and curious travellers.
Tip: Perfect for an unusual gift: check the posters and illustrated books.
🚇 4 min walk from Av. Arístides Villanueva
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Show on mapLas Nanis · Ciudad
Selected vintage clothing and accessories near Plaza España, to take home something with a story.
Tip: Check the leather pieces and the 80s jackets.
🚇 3 min walk from Plaza España
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Show on mapPatio de Chacras · Chacras de Coria
A shopping courtyard in Chacras de Coria with design shops and cafés, ideal after a day at the wineries.
Tip: Add it to a stroll around Chacras square and the Sunday fair.
🚇 Bus 10 or 19 (SUBE card) to Chacras · 4 min walk from the square
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