Mendoza Travel

I often get emails from readers with requests for my recommendations for travel in Mendoza, and here are some of my favorites.  None of the places listed have paid me to post about them--they are all places I have visited personally.

Please email me with things you'd like to add to this page, or leave a comment and share your experiences!  Buen viaje!

REBECCA'S MENDOZA  RECOMMENDS

Mendoza Basics:  Mendoza is a city that is, sadly, becoming known for its high number of crimes, usually muggings aimed at tourists.  Not to deter anyone, but many people will target a tourist, whose clothing or jewelry makes them easily recognizable.  Travel safely--leave jewelry at home, carry little money (in a secure inner pocket or travel money belt), and use the hotel safe for things like passports and cash/traveler's checks.  Use caution especially at night, and be aware of your surroundings, avoid using large or expensive cameras if possible.

STAY:

Downtown  (Centro):

Argentino Hotel--Centrally located across the street from Plaza Independencia, the Argentino offers location at a fraction of the cost of the nearby Hyatt.  Though the decor is unfussy and simple, rooms are clean and equipped with bidet, shower/bath, and fridge, phone and cable TV.  Continental breakfast in a salon with scenic view of the plaza, free internet, and outdoor patio with pool (complete with Rousseau-esque jungle wall mural).  www.argentino-hotel.com    

Aconcagua--Located centrally near the Plaza Italia, this several story hotel puts you right in the center of the downtown action, and gives access to Mendoza's best activities.  Stay on on of the higher levels of the hotel for more luxurious rooms.  Continental breakfast, pretty enclosed courtyard connects to modern restaurant serving dinner.  www.hotelaconcagua.com

Lujan de Cuyo:

Cavas Wine Lodge--Okay, I'm going to 'fess up right now and admit that I've never stayed at Cavas.  But if I were a jet-setting celeb going to Mendoza, for, say, my honeymoon, you can bet I'd book a room right there.  It's nestled between a couple of the bigger wineries off the Ruta 7, on 35 acres of vineyard with a view of the Andes.  It's a true escape--each of the rooms are 970 sq. ft.--your own, private, luxury lodge with fireplace, private pool and private terrace.  Check out their website when you need a five-minute fantasy to break up the work-week!  www.cavaswinelodge.com

Chacra de Corias:

Finca Adalgisa--Gabriela Furlotti has taken her family's turn-of the century vineyard estate and converted it into a boutique hotel.  Guests are welcomed to the manor house, which had been updated to include all the modern comforts, as if it was their own home.  Furlotti doesn't forget a detail--guests are welcomed with a bottle of the wine produced right there on the estate, a lounge provides reading and event a quiet game of Scrabble, and family antiques are side-by-side with modern accoutrements.  www.fincaadalgisa.com.ar

EAT:

DRINK:

 

DO:

Parque San Martin

Plazas: Plaza Italia, Plaza España, Plaza San Martin, Plaza Chile

Plazoleta Pelligrini

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo

Masters of Food and Wine

Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia

Casa de Fader Museum

Mendoza Plaza Shopping

Mendoza Mercado Central

 

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Comments

[lodging in Europe]

Oh what lovely descriptions! I love to hear of places to stay in from people and not from brochures- it gives you a whole different feel of the place when you get there :) Thank you very much! I would love to visit the wine lodge when I get to Argentina :)