Vacation in Mendoza

[BankNote]

Good Day,

I am living in CABA.

But lately feeling very bored.

Thinking of spending a week in Mendoza. Never been there.

My questions

1. Is it open in night time unlike CABA?

2. is centre of city a good place to stay?

3. Are wineyards open?

4, Is it a fun/safe city to walk around?

5. how to move around if one does not know driving.

6. Things to do apart from wineyards.

 

[Bajo_cero2]

2. No at all, the best is to stay in the countryside like at Tupungato, I like the Hotel Auberge du Vin.
Cacheuta has hotels with hot springs.
Another option is Potrerillo lake, there was a beautiful posada there, "Posada del Blanco".
If you stay in Mendoza, the Sheraton and NH are Ok.
3. No idea.
4. No, be careful with acequias, they are all around and it is easy to have an accident.
5. Remises and taxis are not expensive.
6. To lunch at Lagarde winery is a must. Besides that, Rafting, hot-springs, hiking, trekking, perhaps all this is better in summer. Do not go to Puente del Inca, sucks.

 

[jblaze5779]

Yeah the rest of the country is not also facing the same pandemic BA is. Everything is wide open and everyone is having a good time.

 

[BankNote]

Yeah the rest of the country is not also facing the same pandemic BA is. Everything is wide open and everyone is having a good time.

your answer is not clear. Please explain better.

 

[lost]

1. Is it open in night time unlike CABA?

Currently There is a lockdown from 23:30 to 5:30. Also, if your DNI ends in 1,2,3,4,5 you can make reservations for restaurants etc. for Monday, Wednesdays, and Friday plus Sunday until 14:00. DNI ending in 6,7,8,9,0 for Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday plus Sunday after 14:00. Same DNI restrictions apply to stores, malls, supermarkets...

2. is centre of city a good place to stay?

I would prefer something like Chacras de Coria. Small-town charm with lots of restaurants. But still close to downtown, mall etc.

Tupungato and Potrerillos that Bajo_zero mentions are nice but probably very boring now with with the restrictions and colder weather. Maybe more something for a day trip. Same with Tunuyán.


3. Are wineyards open?

Some seem to be open with prior reservation via WhatsApp (same restrictions with DNI number like restaurants and stores). If you are interested in any particular wineyard look for them in Facebook for the latest info on if and when they are open. Weekends are probably better.

4, Is it a fun/safe city to walk around?

Downtown is pretty safe. Other parts are safe, too. But of course there are also less secure parts like Las Heras.

5. how to move around if one does not know driving.

Taxi, remis, Uber, Cabify, bike, walk.

Buses are reserved for essential workers.

6. Things to do apart from wineyards.

Go to some restaurants. Shopping. Bike rides. Parque San Martín. Maybe some day trips to Tupungato, Tunuyán, Potrerillos.

Casinos are closed.

 

[lost]

Yeah the rest of the country is not also facing the same pandemic BA is. Everything is wide open and everyone is having a good time.

Actually if you compare it to to BsAs then Mendoza seems wide open...

 

[lost]

6. To lunch at Lagarde winery is a must. Besides that, Rafting, hot-springs, hiking, trekking, perhaps all this is better in summer.

I am not positive, but I think the termas/hot-springs are closed. Rafting season may be over (if it is allowed at all)

 

[Jimbob]

I'm surprised movement between provincias is permitted with the surging cases.

 

[Somewhereinba]

I'm surprised movement between provincias is permitted with the surging cases.

Santa Fe just shut down.

 

[ponchonick]

Hi bank note:

We run trips to Mendoza along the wine route from Salta, so I know the city a little bit.

There are a couple of agencies I’d recommend who do small-scale personalised winery tours.



Uncorking Argentina and Argentina Wine Tours: both English-speaking.



My favourite B&B in the city is Plaza Italia on said plaza, so very central: the owner Javier is very helpful and can also organise wine tours.



In the Valle de Uco, Tupungato Divino is my favourite spot: it’s a wonderful place to chill out for a couple of days with a stunning view of the mountains, and owners Sergio and Pablo have a great knowledge of the local wines. Pre-covid, doubles were US$150.



They all know Poncho Tours, so be sure to mention us and you will get VIP treatment!