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Mendoza Wine Country: Malbec, Empanadas & the Andes

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The route

11 stops·5 wineries · 3 restaurants · 1 hotel · 1 activity · 1 shop

1. 01

   Hotel

   Check-in at Park Hyatt Mendoza

   Sleep in Mendoza's most iconic luxury hotel, a beautifully restored 19th-century gem overlooking Plaza Independencia.

2. 02

   Restaurant

   Breakfast at Azafrán

   Start your day with excellent local ingredients and an impressive Argentine wine list at this beloved Mendoza breakfast spot.

3. 03

   Winery

   Bodega Catena Zapata

   Argentina's most celebrated winery showcases pioneering high-altitude Malbec in a striking pyramid-shaped building.

4. 04

   WineryMendoza

   Bodega Achaval Ferrer

   Boutique winemaker crafting world-class single-vineyard Malbecs from Mendoza's oldest vines in Luján de Cuyo.

5. 05

   Restaurant

   Lunch at Francis Mallmann's 1884 Restaurante

   Francis Mallmann's open-fire kitchen and legendary wine cellar make this historic bodega restaurant an unforgettable Mendoza experience.

6. 06

   WineryVictoria

   Bodega Norton

   Mendoza's oldest continuously operating winery offers stellar tours and the charming backstory of an English engineer who decided wine was better than engineering.

7. 07

   WineryMendoza

   Trapiche Winery

   Argentina's most exported wine brand welcomes you into a stunning 19th-century stone bodega for a genuinely polished tour experience.

8. 08

   Shop

   Mercado Central de Mendoza

   Stock up on local olive oils, dried fruits, artisanal cheeses, and Malbec bottles at Mendoza's bustling central market.

9. 09

   Activity

   Bike Tour through Maipú Vineyards

   Pedal past bodegas and olive groves on Maipú's flat vineyard roads, a budget-friendly way to experience Mendoza wine country.

10. 10

    Restaurant

    Dinner at Azafrán

    Award-winning wine pairings meet seasonal Argentine cuisine at this Mendoza restaurant celebrating regional producers.

11. 11

    WineryMendoza

    Zuccardi Valle de Uco

    Zuccardi's architecturally stunning bodega delivers world-class tastings and fine dining with the Andes as your dramatic backdrop.