Provincia de Mendoza Travel Forum

I would like to know about 3 star hotels in Mendoza and also in Santiago, if possible. In Santiago, I would like to stay in Providencia neighborhood. In Mendoza, in a walking distance from everywhere in town. Besides, I need to know which are the best vineyeards and if a reservation is needed for lunch.
Also about companies that take tourists to vineyards.
Thanks in advance.

We are going to take the bus to Buenos Aries from Mendoza. How long is the trip? When does it go? I have seen on the net to plan for 22 hrs. I am befudled by when to book the hotel in Mendoza. If I come in on Friday at 3pm and want to spend a day in Mendoza, when will the bus leave to take me to BA? Ideally if I came in at 3Pm on Friday, I would l leave Sat. night. at 10PM and arrive Sunday evening about 6PM. Does this sound right?

We are coming to Mendoza in November (2 people)and wish to arrange for a private tour of the wineries of the region. We are in the area for 3 nights. Any recommendations would be appreicated (individuals our tour companies). Also, we wish to make an arrangement with a car and driver for a one-way drive to Santiago. I am a photographer and would want to make various stops along the way. Thank you in advance, we can hardly wait to arrive to Argentina.

Hello!

I have two very unrelated questions:

1. Is it easy to buy a decent road bike in mendoza? Also, is it a bike friendly town at all?

2. Is it possible to take classes at any of the local universities? I don't really want to enroll full time, but I'd love to take a class or two.

Thanks!

badassumption

Does anyone know a private guide for fly fishing? We've seen the websites for troutandwine.com etc. Many thanks.

I am traveling to Mendoza in October and am interested in seeing the wildlife of the region -- birds, vegetation, reptiles, different habitats. Can anyone direct me to interpretive guides with some knowledge of wildlife, and who also speak English? Is there a local equivalent of the Audubon Society or Sierra Club where I can get information about unspoiled areas for hiking?

Any tips would be appreciated!

Thank you.

We are thinking of visiting Mendoza, Argentina around the middle of July. Are we going to have trouble finding wineries that are open as it is their winter?

I've been looking for prices in Aereolineas Argentinas and trips are over $300. How can I get a better deal (airpass not been an option for me)?

Tambien si alguien sabe como salir del aeropuesto de Mendoza en Bus directo a San Juan.Y si es posible.
Gracias
Stella

quiisera saber cuanto aproximadamente vale un remis desdeel aeropuerto de Mendoza a Desamparados San Juan
Stella

Hi, we're thinking off heading down to Argentina on honeymoon around June 1st 09 for 16 days. We emailed some wine lodges in mendoza but the first 3 we tried have told us they will be closed in June. I'm getting worried that this is not a good time to visit?

I have been looking around VT and some photos and would welcome any recommendations on the following two activities - please keep in mind I will be a woman traveling alone, so in each of these to I ask how safe it will be.

- Taking a day tour from Mendoza to the Andes (staying in Mendoza)

- Taking a bus from Mendoza to Santiago de Chile - is this doable in a day - about how long does it take? Will a one-night stay in Santiago give a quick look at the city?

My boyfriend and i are travelling to San Juan from Canada to visit his family in San Juan. We have a small baby (5 months old) and are wondering if someone could help us with recommendations on activities in Mendoza, San Juan or Cordoba. We are very active, love nature, hiking, history, sports and FUN. Also we have an opportunity to have the baby babysat so not only kid friendly suggestions are welcome. Thanks in advance~K&F

I am looking for a comfortable transfer from Mendoza Capital city center to Thermas de Cacheuta on Sunday, 25th of January 2009. Leaving early in the morning, back in the evening.Dont want to rent a car just for this one day excursion. Somebody has a concrete suggestion?
Thanks: Heinz

Hi. I've been reading about tours in Mendoza. I'll only have a few days there, and I want to see as much as possible. It seems like the "Alta Montaña" tour is a popular one. Can anyone recommend this? How much do you get to see?

I'll be arriving from Santiago. Does anyone know where that bus stops? Once I get to Mendoza and head back out to see the sights, will the Alta Montaña tour cover things I've already seen?

I've heard good things about Villavicencio, Los caracoles (a highway?), and hiking near Aconcagua.

Any thoughts??

Hello, we are a young couple (22, 24, non-smokers) who are planning to make a trip Mendoza- Fiambala - Copiapo- La serena- Santiago and back to Mendoza.
Our plan was to make the 2180 km in 5 days from 17 to 21 of November 2008, sleeping at local hostels, visiting the natural spa in Fiambala, crossing the boarder to Chile in "Paso San Francisco", stopping at the Laguna verde, and at the coast La Serena in Chile.
If you want to join the trip, and share the costs of renting a 4x4, please contact me!

I'll be traveling to Mendoza, Argentina next month and just want to see if anyone's got an amazing winery tour story or recommendation? There's so many in the area, its hard to choose!

could you advise me price and availability of driver need on nov13 from 12pm-5pm for winerys around mendoza and on the 14th of nov. 9am-5pm on a driver to take us to andes, winerys there and romantic lunch..gourmet place. how muchis it to hire driver and could i get their e-mails?
thank'
beth
bethmkirstein

Hi. We're staying in Mendoza for three days next month. We'll be staying in Ibis at the following address:

Lateral Sur Acceso Este 4242 Guaymallen - 5521 - MENDOZA

Are there any colectivos between the main bus station (arriving from BsAs) and our hotel?
And colectivos between our hotel and the city centre?
If we rent a car, which company gives a good deal for three day rental?
Thanks.

Hi,
I´m due to travel from Chile to Mendoza next week and can depart from either Valparaiso or Santiago.
Is there a significant difference in the journey (length of time it takes or variety of services offered-standard or "tourist" transfers) from these departure points?

Many thanks in advance,

N

hi, i´m a solo traveller, been in buenos aires for a few months in a language school and i´m travelling on to rosario and mendoza for most of october.... it would be great to get some tips on good accommodation (cheap, clean hotels, or good hostels with single rooms etc), tour companies to use to get out into the province and do some of the outdoor activities.... same applies for rosario really.... will be setting off on 23rd sept
many thanks if you can help or know the towns!
james

Hola, en unos dias estaremos llegando a Mendoza, somos 3 amigas y estamos buscando taxi o remis o algun transfer de esa ciudad a Penitentes. Por expreso uspallata no podemos ir porq el ultimo sale a las 15.30 hs segun lo que nos informaron. Y nosotras estamos llegando tipo 16 hs al aeropuerto. Alguien sabe que me pueda recomendar algun transporte que no sea demasiado caro? Gracias!!!

We need a cheap transfer from Mendoza to Penitentes, around 4.30/5 pm on a wednesday, if someone knows where we can find one, let me know please asap. Thanks!

Hi to all. Do you have some infos about Climbing Aconcagua (Normal Route)? I don't want to take any overpriced organized tour...If you have been there and if you did it please, let me know. I also need to know the basic info: It's easy to get some water during the trek or I should bring with me several liters ? ...etc.etc.etc. PLEASE...OLY IF YOU HAVE BEEN THERE...don't send me any link of any organized tour.

Thanks to all

I'm looking to stay in Mendoza for 3-5 days, and since it's such a short time I want to shore things up in advance. I've been looking at two hostels: Winca's and Damajuana. Has anyone stayed at either of these places and can recommend them?

Also, there seem to be a thousand different tours you can go on in Mendoza. WIth only a few days, what should I prioritize? Wineries? Valle de la Luna? Aconcagua? Malargue? Should I try to take driving tours and see as much as I can, or pick one or two things and do some long treks?

Thanks!

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