Meandering Mendoza: A Walking Tour
Most of Mendoza’s wineries and activities lay outside of town, but make time in your schedule to explore this little city. Its shady tree-lined avenues invite the casual stroll, and …
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Argentina’s wine country includes the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis and La Rioja.
Called the ‘Cuyo’ region by Argentines, these lovely provinces are where the majority of Argentina’s wine is produced.
Vendimia: Mendoza’s Grape Harvest Festival
The city of Mendoza’s biggest party of the year is the National Grape Harvest Festival, dating to 1936. Fiesta de la Vendimia events begin in January and February throughout the …
Gay Nightlife in Mendoza
Gay nightlife in Mendoza isn’t anything near as wild as in Buenos Aires, but thanks to the city’s small size you can meet people and zero in on your preferred …
Calchaquies Valleys Tour Roadtrip: Salta Scenery Off the Beaten Path
The Calchaquies Valley is captivating and there’s no better way to explore this area than to embark on the ‘La Vuelta de los Valles’ roadtrip.
Alemanía, Salta’s Railroad Ghost Town
The Argentine ghost town of Alemanía, a stop on the La Vuelta a Los Valles drive through Salta, is an interesting stop for explorers. Alemanía is the starting point for …
Cafayate Dining, Travel & Festival Info
Cafayate with its mild, dry climate, abundance of local vineyards, colonial charm and laid-back pace is an ideal place to stay to explore the surrounding Calchaquíes valleys, a highlight to …
Five Wine Tours in Cafayate
Any dusty road in Salta’s small wine town of Cafayate will take you to a bodega (winery) open to the public for tours and wine sampling. Cafayate’s dry climate, high …
Mendoza Hotels and Hostels
Mendoza is a modern, small city and there are accommodations available for every style and budget. Here are a few of our picks, based on different needs. Are you looking …
Mendoza: Beautiful Wine City at the Foot of the Andes
Mendoza, with its tree-lined streets, plentiful plazas, and prime location at the foot of the Andes is one of the world’s most beautiful wine cities, ideal for casual strolling through …