6 Best Tours in Mendoza and Surroundings

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6 Best Tours in Mendoza and Surroundings

Mendoza is an incredible destination and offers several options for tours including a visit to the famous wineries, national parks, and nature reserves.

Best Tours in Mendoza and Surroundings

1. Mendoza City Tour

Mendoza City Tour

Mendoza is a charming city with parks, monuments, and the best way to find out about its history is through a guided tour.

The guided tour includes a visit to Plaza de la Independencia and the beautiful Parque General San Martin and also a walk through the Barrio Civico.

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

Check out all the Information about the Mendoza City Tour

2. Wineries

Best Tours in Mendoza and SurroundingsBest Tours in Mendoza and Surroundings – Photo Credit: Matt Broch

Wine is part of Argentine culture, and the Province of Mendoza is the area with the most vineyards in the country with more than 1,200 wineries in its territory.

There are several companies that offer wine tours that can be booked online with companies like Civitatis or Get Your Guide, and for more personalized visits it is worth hiring a local agency in Mendoza.

3. Potrerillos and Cacheuta Trip

The Province of Mendoza offers spectacular Andean landscapes and an excursion to Potrerillos and Cacheuta is a must.

The tour includes a stop to take pictures of a suspension bridge over 300 meters and a visit to the hot springs, as well as a stop at the lookout of the Potrerillos dike to contemplate this artificial lagoon.

Check out all the Information about the Potrerillos and Cacheuta Trip

4. Aconcagua Provincial Park Trip

Aconcagua Provincial Park TripAconcagua Provincial Park – Photo Credit: Nicolas Perez

The Aconcagua Provincial Park is located on the border between Argentina and Chile and offers beautiful scenery, archaeological sites, and places for walking.

This tour includes a stop at the Andean village of Cacheuta where you can see the Portrerillos dam and a picnic lunch and aperitif during the transfer.

Check out all the Information about the Aconcagua Provincial Park Trip

5. Atuel Canyon and Valle Grande Trip

The tour includes a visit to the main monuments and streets of San Rafael, a visit to the famous Valle Grande dam, a large lake that receives its waters from the Atuel river and goes to the Atuel Canyon and the El Nihuil dam.

The duration of the tour is approximately 11 hours.

Check out all the Information about the Atuel Canyon and Valle Grande Trip

6. Villavicencio Reserve Trip

With this tour, it will be possible to discover the Andean fauna and travel roads over 3,000 meters high.

The tour includes a visit to the gardens of Hotel Termas de Villavicencio and its chapel, declared a National Historic Monument, and a stop at the viewpoint of the snails.

The duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours.

Check out all the Information about the Villavicencio Reserve Trip

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See also

10 Best Hotels in Mendoza City Center

11 Best Wineries in Mendoza & Best Hotels in Wine Country

10 Best Foods to Try in Argentina