Provincia de Mendoza Travel Forum

Hi. I expect to spend about 7-10 days in Mendoza in January, and I'm looking for recommendations on the absolute best hikes/treks. Anything in the range of 1-4 days. I'm looking for the best views of the Andes and the most beautiful trails! It seems like many people do the approach to Aconcagua... is this really the best??

When my partner and I went to Bolivia we discovered the most incredible hike we'd ever done (Choro Trek), but we only heard about it word-of-mouth. So we're hoping to repeat that experience!

Hola, somos colombianos y estamos interesados en irnos a vivir a mendoza, quisiera informacion acerca de la ciudad, los colegios, los tramites para poder montar un hostal para turistas(precios, tramites apra extranjeros, etc ) y si es o no un buen negocio en mendoza.. muchas gracias

We'll be in Mendoza around December 17 for 3 or 4 days and would like to find a driver/guide (with car) to
take us to the interesting places in and around and as far as the border with Chile.

I'm traveling to Mendoza during October and will be there for three nights. I want to stay somewhere outside of the city center but don't want to rent a car (ideally somewhere that is still walking distance to some restaurants). I found the following places. Can anyone tell me which is the best or if they would not recommend any of these places for any particular reason?
-Club Tapiz, Carlos Pulenta La Posada, Robles de Besares, Casa Glebinias, Lares de Chacras and Finca Adalgisz

I have a couple of questions:

1) How far from Mendoza is Las Lenas?
2) I will be skiing in Las Lenas in late June or early July...is there going to be sufficient snow to go off-piste?

Thanks for all the help!! I want to make sure I have the best time possible when skiing in Argentina and any advice is greatly appreciated :)

How far is the airport from the city?
Is there any bus that goes to the city?
How much does it cost?
Is it a local bus or a bus that serves only the airport?

thanx in advance,
konstantinos

On a weekday next week I'll be boarding the first class overnight Andesmar bus from Mendoza to Buenos Aires. How long before departure time can you get your luggage stowed on the bus and how much before departure time can you board the bus?

Thanks

Hello, could you tell me where the most reasonable bed and breakfast would be within walking distance to most major highlights! Would you suggest we hire a car for 2 days,in Mendoza then as we are intending to drive on to Cordoba. Which is a decent car rental company (internet booking would be preferred before), which route to take to Cordoba (what side of the road do Argentinians drive on??) How long do we need. Are there interesting little villages/ sights en route, where do you suggest we stop to overnight???? If you have done this trip before, let me know, OR if it is better to take the bus, that too is not a bad idea. Costs for bus??? Thanks any info is great!

Hi,
I looking for informatin for ski in las lenas, were it is?, it is en the same twon i have to rent a car a drive? wich are the best date to go.
Thanks

Hola
estoy buscando informacion para esquiar en las lenas, donde queda? esta cerca de la cuidad hay que manejar, cuales son las mejores fecha para ir? solo consegui una paginas de aqui de ski en las lenas.

saludos
gracias

we are thinking of driving from Mendoza to Salta and Cafayate in mid Arpil. is route 40 a good road to drive and is it an easy drive? we have time to do it in leisurely manner.

we will be in Mendoza from 4-04 to 4-10. i will be renting a car to go from Mendoza to other places, and wonder if i should have a car in Mendoza. we have been to other AR cities where the traffic is treacherous. is it difficult for a stranger to cope with Mendoza driving? thanks.

we will be in Mendoza from 4-04 to 4-10. i will be renting a car to go from Mendoza to other places, and wonder if i should have a car in Mendoza. we have been to other AR cities where the traffic is treacherous. is it difficult for a stranger to cope with Mendoza driving? thanks.

1.Is Mendoza's bus station close to the center?
2.Any good companies serve the route Mendoza-Cordoba?
3.What's the distance between the 2 cities & how many hours will take?
4.Can I take an overnight bus?

thanx in advance!
konstantinos

I am going to be in Argentina in mid-May. We'll only have ten days and we want to spend a chunk of that in Buenos Aires. I'd like to spend the rest of the time around either Mendoza or Bariloche, but I've never been to either and they both look great. Does anyone who has been to these two places have a recommendation one way or the other? I'd really appreciate it. I'm leaning towards Mendoza - given the weather will be nicer there that time of year, and the wine tastings sound great - but the lake district looks so amazing... Thank you!

Hi, I'm travelling to mendoza for 2 days and have been trying to find a cheap double room in a fairly good location. Can anyone help me out with recommendations, the cheaper the better.... $20-$30???

I've looked on the internet but things don't seem to be as cheap as I imagined, (e.g. bed in a dorm in a hostel, $37). Would it be better just to arrive and have a walk around to try and find a small hotel that can't advertise on the internet??

Any help would be great.

Thanks,

Tom

Hey all

Am going to be in Mendoza between the 7th and the 10th of February 2008. Can anyone suggest me if there are any must do's and don'ts? Is it a place where you go just for the wine? As am not much of a winer lover. Would love to visit the Andes. Any trips availble from the city?

Regards,

Omar

My wife and I plus two friends will be traveling in Chile and Argentina in February and the first part of March. We will be in Bariloche through March 2nd. We want to reach Mendoza by the 6th. If possible, we don't want to travel through the city of Nequen. Is it possible to travel by bus from Bariloche along the following route: Bariloche, San Martin, Junin, Zapala, Malargue, San Rafael, Mendoza? We want to see the countryside along the way and hug the east side of the Andes. If this route is problematic, do you have any other suggestions about the best way to travel from Bariloche to Mendoza by bus?

My boyfriend and I are travelling through Argentina and would love to spend Christmas in a vineyard. Is anyone aware of any wineries that would allow us to camp overnight?

We are fully self sufficient and have a small tent, which we can pitch wherever is convenient. Obviously we are happy to pay for this privilege and intend to buy some wine!

I realise this an unusual request, however waking up on Christmas morning amongst the vines would just be an amazing experience for 2 Brits.

How bad or good an idea is this, what are the roads like and how long does it take? I am also thinking of relocating to Mendoza and would like to have someone show me real estate, nice neighbourhoods, schools for two little girls. All answers are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

Hi! I wonder when will they play "copa de verano"/summer tournament in Mendoza.
regards/Mikael

My wife and I are thinking of going to Mendoza to enroll in a Spanish language school next March. Anyone have any recommendations for such a school? Is March the best time to go? We were thinking of doing a school for a couple of weeks, then doing some traveling. Any suggestions of where to go would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Dennis

Hola,

Can anyone advise what hostels are available in Penitentes to stay in.
Is it best to hire ski gear there or hire in Mendoza centre and take it with?

Muchas Gracias
Astrostrider

Is a safe travel or the road between the two countries is dangerous? I´m not sure about it because the roads are on the andes...

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to catch a bus from Posadas to Mendoza, and then after a week move on to Buenos Aires? How regular would this bus routes be, and how much would a decent bus cost? Would I need to book tickets in advance?

Also, could anyone recommend any good, safe hostels in Mendoza which have a great atmosphere and are good for meeting other travellers?

Thanks a lot in advance!!

Kat

Does anybody know any swingersclubs in or around Mendoza?
We will visit in the summer and would like to go to one of those

I am hoping to relocate to Mendoza at the end of this year and will be looking for work as an English Teacher. I am fully qualified and will be looking to set up private teaching or to find work in an English language school.
I've scoured the net for information but haven't found much at all.
Can anyone tell me if there is a market for teaching English privately or if there are quite a few English Language schools.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks
Christine

For my 25th wedding anniversary we are planning to go to Puerto Montt, then to Bariloche (lake crossing), then to Mendoza (by bus) and then to Santiago (by bus) before our final return flight to New York. We are thinking of 2 days in Bariloche and 3-4 days in the Mendoza area during the first week of July (outside any travel time). Would you recommend we swap the time? i.e. 3-4 days Bariloche and 2 in Mendoza? What are the "must see" places in Mendoza and surrounding area? Finally, we read that the pass from Mendoza to Santiago can be closed at times. Should we reserve an extra day for this trip to make sure we don't miss our return flight from Santiago?

Thank you for any advice you can give us; this is the last bit of information we need to start reserving tickets, hotels, etc. And by the way, any nice hotel/apartment/hostal in Mendoza you recommend? Price should not be much of an issue.

My wife and I are planning a trip to Chile and Argentina during the month of February, 2008. One of our stops will be Mendoza, Argentina. I have been trying to research the availability of hotel rooms that we could book well in advance of our trip. I have checked many online resources (such as Orbitz, Kayak, etc.), but these show that most hotel rooms are already unavailable. Is it really that difficult to find a decent room in Mendoza during the month of February? And do you know of any hoteles or hosterias that would have available rooms during that month?

hey there! Can anyone suggest hiking trails in the Mendoza area? My friend and I would love to go hiking for one or 2 days in the area, and ideally in or near the Andes. What are the possibilities out there? Also, are there any trails with a hut or some hostel/hotel along or near the trail? And what's the weather like at night in the mountains around this time of the year (in case we decide to camp after all)?

Thanks a lot!!

We are looking to rent a house for the month of March 2008 in Tupungato, Tunuyan or close by with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Mendoza City or in between Tupungato and Mendoza City would be OK also.
We will be in the Uco Valley to experience the grape harvest and our uncle, aunt and my father will be joining us.
Looking forward to any suggestions.
Thank you,
Erika and Michael
Boston, Massachussetts, USA