Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Mendoza
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Mendoza with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Mendoza area
This Mendoza map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Mendoza and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Argentina
On October 31, the whole country energetically celebrates Halloween, the evening before the All Saints’ Day. This holiday originates in the Celtic past of Europe. Ancient Celts celebrated Samhain, the holiday of harvest and the beginning of winter. They believed that borders between the worlds were very thin on this day, so supernatural creatures could enter our world on this day. Christianity replaced this holiday with the All Saints’ Day. Argentinians celebrate this holiday the same way as in other countries – they put on different outfits, decorate their houses with “spooky” items, and kids ask candies. … OpenPhotogallery of Mendoza sights
Our guide to Mendoza
Festivals and events in Mendoza
In mid-October, guests of Mendoza can enjoy a wonderful musical event held at the Teatro Gabriela Mistral in the picturesque Parque O'Higgins. Such a favorable location makes it possible for visitors to have a good time in nature and dance indoors at the same time. It is the Mendo Rock (sometimes called the Mistral Rock Festival). At this time, musicians on the stage play in a variety of styles, one way or another … Open
Active recreation
Eco-tours are very popular in the city, and all because of the picturesque landscapes surrounding Mendoza. Clean fresh air, scenic green expanses, a variety of picnic and camping sites - what else can lovers of hiking and trekking dream of? Perhaps only of looking at the city from a bird's eye view - that's how it can be seen from a completely different angle, impregnable in all its splendor. Just do it by taking a … Open
Advices for travellers
1. The rainiest season in Mendoza is considered to be summer. Heavy rains can sufficiently change the touring plan of travelers and city guests. The most favorable season for visiting Mendoza is spring period meanwhile the heat of the tourist season falls on March when the city holds the National Grape Harvest Festival. 2. The only way of cruising the historical part of the city is on foot. Car … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
The largest shopping center in Mendoza is Mendoza Plaza Shopping. It belongs to the category of those centers where all the necessary goods can be purchased in one place. Customers have access to a huge selection of clothing and footwear stores, several excellent jewelry stores, cosmetics and perfume shops. There are also electronics stores and several specialized pavilions with goods for children in the mall. On the … Open
Mendoza for children - what to visit
Mendoza has a phenomenal aquarium too – Acuario Municipal de Mendoza. This is also an incredible place for a family holiday. It features a rich collection of exotic fish, turtles and fascinating creatures of the deep sea, the existence of which is difficult to believe at first sight. On the territory of the aquarium, there is an outfitted finished garden with special cages for lizards. Also, you can see a large … Open
Travel guide to Mendoza
Nature lovers will be invited to visit the Villavicencio nature reserve located in the vicinity of Mendoza. Its area is large and is about 62,000 hectares. Part of the territory of this park is closed for excursions, and in the remainder, many exciting routes have been developed for tourists. They can stroll through the picturesque mountain regions, see the thermal springs and look into the hidden caves, and also … Open