What to do and see in Mendoza, Cuyo: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

January 13, 2022 Matilde Konrad

Known best for its wine, Mendoza is a bustling city to the east of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Although it draws its share of adventure travelers, lured by the climbing, skiing, hiking and rafting opportunities within an easy drive of downtown, the area’s more than 1,000 vineyards bring oenophiles in even greater numbers.
Restaurants in Mendoza

1. Potrerillos Dam

Cacheuta, Mendoza Argentina
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,682 reviews

Potrerillos Dam

Reviewed By LucasCasavalle - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Astonishing place, just 1 hour from Mendoza city, if you can go by car is better because you can freely choose between stops and the distances are far for walking. On the other hand you can take a bus (AR$81 by ticket) and hop off on the second stop (the first one after Cacheuta). The Dam itself its a marvelous lake with blue waters and high mountains you can see the Aconcagua from certain places.It becomes the perfect activity for a whole day, pack some food, beverages and a speaker if you want, invite some friends over and enjoy. Just be cautious of the sun there is no shading. Some spots has kayak and other rental activities for the day.

2. Portones del Parque San Martin

Parque San Martin, Mendoza Argentina
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 810 reviews

Portones del Parque San Martin

Reviewed By juanpW68HX

This beautiful french iron wrought gates were damaged a couple of years ago but subsequently repaired and painted. Are very attractive and a good opening for the wonderful park that lays behind, and right in front of the Marley horses.

3. Ministerio de Cultura

Calle Gral Gutierrez 204 Banco Hipotecario Nacional, Mendoza M5500GKF Argentina +54 261 449-5800 http://www.cultura.mendoza.gov.ar/
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Ministerio de Cultura

4. Plaza Independencia

Calle Sgto Juan B Cabral 345 Esta entre 4 calles Espejo al 300 Rivadavia Chile y Patricias Mendocinas., Mendoza M5502GOG Argentina http://www.ciudaduniversitaria.gov.ar
Excellent
30%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 3,461 reviews

Plaza Independencia

The main city attractions are located around this picturesque square, which hosts concerts, fairs and cultural activities.

Reviewed By WilliamThomas - Cheltenham, United Kingdom

The Plaza Independencia is a very beautiful and aesthetic green space in the centre of Mendoza. There is plenty to do here and the plaza boasts parks, fountains and much more!

5. Plaza Espana

Espana Ave 9 de Julio, Mendoza Argentina http://turismo.mendoza.gov.ar
Excellent
34%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,097 reviews

Plaza Espana

Reviewed By dianetgottlieb - North Ferrisburg, United States

This plaza co sister of many beautiful tiles. At one end of the plaza there are tiles, telling the history of this area. The plaza is clean and safe, Not to be missed

6. Plaza Italia

San Lorenzo y 25 de Mayo, Mendoza Argentina
Excellent
25%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 500 reviews

Plaza Italia

7. Plaza Republica de Chile

Necochea y 25 de Mayo, Mendoza Argentina
Excellent
26%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 302 reviews

Plaza Republica de Chile

8. Casa de Gobierno

Virgen del Carmen de Cuyo, Mendoza 5500 Argentina +54 261 449-2000
Excellent
19%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 68 reviews

Casa de Gobierno

9. Memorial de la Bandera del Ejercito de Los Andes

Mendoza M5500FYE Argentina http://www.mdzol.com/nota/423793-memorial-de-la-bandera-del-ejercito-de-los-andes/
Excellent
46%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 259 reviews

Memorial de la Bandera del Ejercito de Los Andes

10. Paseo Peatonal Sarmiento

Paseo Sarmiento, Av San Martin, Plaza Independencia, Mendoza Argentina http://www.ciudaddemendoza.gov.ar/turismo/plazas-y-paseos
Excellent
31%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,155 reviews

Paseo Peatonal Sarmiento

Reviewed By BeckieR - Puerto Rico, Caribbean

This pedestrian walk comprises three blocks. It is a tree-lined walkway surrounded by restaurants and bars, with their outside tables, shops - all kinds of shops, mostly wine shops - coffee shops, shoe and handbag shops, even beauty salons and barber shops. This is where everything happens, from street musicians to concerts sponsored by the municipality. On one end is the beautiful Plaza Independencia, with its fountains and artisans shops, and on the other end is the busy San Martin Avenue, with more shops and restaurants. This is the place to go in Mendoza to relax, maybe have a cup of coffee, a beer or a glass of wine, while listening to live music and watching the passersby. This is also one of the stops of the Mendoza City Bus Tour, where you can stop for lunch.

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