Top Mendoza Historical Tours - page 2

Would you like to know part of the historic road that connected Mendoza and Chile for centuries? This wonderful tour offers the natural beauty of the Villavicencio Reserve, the archaeological heritage of the Paramillos mines in Uspallata, and the winding altitude of Mendoza’s mountains, with its 365 curves. A full day to experience Mendoza‘s landscape, history and gastronomy. We will see a diversity of flora and fauna, so there will be encounters with guanacos, foxes, birds and perhaps we’ll get to spot condors flying overhead. We will drive past the emblematic Villavicencio Hotel, and we will go up to Paramillos through the road of the 365 curves, with its high ridges and views of Mount Aconcagua. There will be plenty of photo stops to take postcardlike pictures. Then we will be amazed by the archaeological heritage of the Paramillos mines. Can you imagine the history of mining ruins discovered more than 300 years ago?

This excursion allows us to travel the streets of Mendoza City, with its beautiful groves and typical ditches. The founding area with Plaza Pedro del Castillo and Ruins of San Francisco. Then we head towards the “New City”, main squares and civic center. We culminate in the San Martin General Park and the Cerro de la Gloria, where the Monument to the Army of the Andes stands.

We begin this trip with the imposing view of the Potrerillos Dam, which surprises us after touring the Cacheuta Tunnel. Our next stop will be Uspallata. From the southernmost point of the Inca Empire, we head to the towns of Picheuta, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas and the former Los Penitentes ski complex. Later, we will find the Puente del Inca, a rock formation that represents a natural bridge surrounded by springs of hot springs, over the Las Cuevas River. A few kilometers from there, Cerro Aconcagua. Finally we will arrive at the town of Las Cuevas to make our lunch stop and tour one of the Authentic Towns of our country. Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel to Chile, there is the route that allows you to ascend to the Christ the Redeemer Monument. This icon, located at 4,200 meters above sea level, symbolizes the union between Argentines and Chileans, and from there you can enjoy one of the fabulous views of the high mountain range.

“Our experience combines the best of Mendoza: a City Tour of its most emblematic points, along with exclusive visits to two of the most renowned wineries, Finca Decero and Chandon. What distinguishes us is the opportunity to get up close and personal with the process of making high-end wines, enjoy expertly guided tastings and delight in the unique landscape of the vineyards at the foot of the Andes Mountains. A journey that unites culture, history and the pleasure of the finest wines in Argentina.

We invite you to know the wonders of the Andes, we will drive by precordillera and frontal cordillera in comfort and without rush on this private panoramic tour. coffee + lunch included. Pick up and drop off at hotels of microcenter mendoza and coria farms included.

Discover the vineyards of Mendoza's wine region on this full-day guided tour. Learn about the winemaking process by visiting three different wineries in the Luján de Cuyo region with an informative wine-loving guide. Taste several varietals, including the regional specialty, malbec, and enjoy a picnic lunch and a visit to a local olive oil factory. Round-trip hotel transport by minivan is included.

Explore the mountains around Mendoza without having to worry about navigating the winding roads alone on this full-day, alpine sightseeing tour. Stop at highlights such as the Cristo Redentor monument, the scenic viewpoint at Aconcagua, the Uspallata settlement, and the Picheuta settlement, while going beyond the guidebook with insight from your guide.