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Wine, Adventure, and Culture: 3 Days in Mendoza

Exploring Mendoza's Wine Region on a Budget.

22 June 2023

A budget trip to Mendoza, Argentina includes exploring its scenic beauty on a bike or by foot. The region is famous for its wine, and visitors can take advantage of free wine tastings or inexpensive vineyard tours. Hostels offer affordable accommodation, and street food is delicious and cost-effective.

Travel plan

• Check in at Hotel Raices Aconcagua, affordable yet comfortable
• Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Cafe Gloria
• Take a wine tour at Bodega Norton, sip on their Malbec and soak in the vineyard views
• Lunch at Pulperia del Cacho, a rustic restaurant serving traditional Argentine food
• Head to Bodega Kaiken for their unique blend of wine, enjoy the tasting alongside a cheese platter
• End the day with empanadas and beer at Dona Paula Brewery

• Have breakfast at Nuestra Mesa with their famous baked goods
• Visit the Andes Mountains, take a bus to Aconcagua Provincial Park, and go for a hike
• Lunch at Los Pingos de San Julian, enjoy the stunning views of the mountains
• Go for a bike ride through the vineyards at Familia Zuccardi
• Head back to the city for an early dinner at Maria Antonieta, try their spinach gnocchi
• Take a stroll around Plaza Independencia

• Breakfast at Almacen del Sur, be sure to try their famous mate
• Visit the Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno, a collection of Argentine contemporary art
• Walk around the city center, and visit the Catedral de San Juan and Plaza de la Independencia
• Have lunch at Anna Bistro, try their delicious grilled provoleta cheese
• Take a tour at Casa El Enemigo, a modern winery with a unique architecture
• End your trip with dinner at Maria Antonieta, try their dulce de leche dessert
• Pack your bags and prepare for a trip full of wine, nature, art, and culture in Mendoza, Argentina.