May 16, 2024
Mendoza | A Photo Diary
Where to relax, eat good food, and go for a hike is a top Google search of mine. Mendoza, only a 1.5-hour flight from Buenos Aires, has on my travel list since moving to Argentina. Considered the ‘Napa Valley’ of South America, this city is tucked within the edge of the Andes Mountain range and filled with wineries and buzzing gastronomic experiences. Read on for a visual journey of how we spent our four days in Mendoza.
WHERE WE STAYED
Lujan de Cuyo is situated right outside Mendoza city center. This cozy cottage had everything we needed from a small kitchenette, a fireplace, and a wine bottle that was awaiting us when we arrived. The property of Pistachio Club is beautifully manicured. An inquisitive, black cat roams the grounds. There is a fire pit to utilize when the sun sets and temperature drops.
WHAT WE ATE
Mendoza was, after all, a food trip. We wanted to combine Michelin rated restaurants with up-and-coming hotpots and local favorites.
Centauro – Michelin recommended restaurant that has a somewhat whimsical menu names. It was nice to see my man dressed up.
5 Suelos – Cocina de Finca – Within the Durigutti Winery, another Michelin recommended restaurant. We chose the Menu Parrales and sat within the gardens surrounded by.
Ruda Cocina
WINERIES WE VISITED
This was one of the toughest parts about planning the trip – which of the 800+ wineries do we visit in the span of 4 days. We ended up going to three wineries spread across 2 days. And we had tough requirements, reads give us headaches, we like sweet, we want sparkling wine in the middle of Malbec region. Our requests were met.
WHAT WE DID
Little known fact, Mendoza is an adventure lover’s paradise. Cerro Aconcagua, the highest mountains in the Americas, sits only 3 hours away. There are multiple white water drafting spots and hidden thermal baths. Parques are littered across and outside the city.
