Verdant groves of peaches, cherries, apples, pears, nectarines, plums and of course Mendoza’s greatest attraction: the vineyards. This patchwork of plantations is caught between two extremes, the shimmering desert and the majestic Andes Mountains which also provide a towering backdrop to the province.
When to travelOctober to April |
Time from Buenos AiresBy air: 2 hrs |
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More on the Vineyards of Mendoza
The quintessential Argentine landscape of vines in rows afoot Andes defines the Mendoza landscape. Where desert meets mountain, Mendoza’s famous horticulture industry owes it’s existence to the fresh melt water from the Andean peaks dominating its skyline.
There is a large variety of cultivated plants, groves of peaches, cherries, apples, pears, nectarines, plums and of course Mendoza’s greatest attraction: the vineyards. Once you leave behind the many hectares of tenured land and enter into the wilds of the Andes, you will be sharing the spectacular views with condors and llamas.
Mendoza is all about wine. There are some fantastic restaurants and vineyards to visit in the area, all accompanied by great views of the Andes. Into the mountains there are many activities: hiking, rafting, and mountaineering among the highest peaks in the world outside of the Himalayas.
