This is one of the prettiest stations I've been to in the world…read more It doesn't look like a bus station in a ghetto like I've seen in other parts. Pros lots of security Clean Free bathrooms Cons No money exchange

Mr. Hugo's was the bike rental company that our hostel recommended. We took the local bus (you'll…read moreneed a loaded Red Bus card) to get there. We told the bus driver we wanted to go to Mr. Hugo's and the stop is really close to there. We checked in and the girl there have us a map and explained their recommended route and also gave us a coupon for free empanadas at the wine bar! Then we met the legendary Mr. Hugo himself who was a super nice and friendly man! They gave us bikes and they worked great. The guy who helped me had me get on my bike to test it out and adjusted my seat for me. They also said if we ran into any problems, to call them and they would come help out (we didn't have any problems, but a girl at my hostel got a flat tire the other day and she called them at the next winery and they came right away with a different bike for her). We used the bikes all afternoon and they did the job great. When we returned the bikes later, they gave us cold refreshing lemonade, perfect for the hot day. There was also a super cute puppy there. There's also free wifi! Great bikes and great service!!! Gracias Mr. Hugo and team!!!

The Mendoza city tour is a great way to see the sights of the city and to orient yourself to find…read moremore specific sights to see.

We had just signed up for this tour for the next day and we were out at one of the handful of…read moreMichelin Star restaurants in Mendoza. They were raving about the tour as they had done one of the tours (different options offered on different days) and they raved about it. They had a different guide, we had Viktor. He was amazing. The tours we took, which were closer to town, all amazing. Our group was a mix of Engish speaking, but also from other countries (a German living in the UK, a Belgian, Canadian and two other couples from the US). We started at Vinca Bandini. What an amazing estate. This was my first experience with Argentinian waters that came from the mountains. Here, water from the Andes were channeled into the Estate. It was also the the first place I saw a parilla. It was a fancy one compared to others I would encounter but since I love grilling over open fire, I was stoked. We did a small tour on golf carts before we started sampling. Our next stop was Bodega Casarena y Vinedos, another amazing place where we drank malbec's and cab's. After that it was time for lunch and we went to Terrazas de los Andes. I've posted the menu along with the four different wines we enjoyed and which they would refill if we found one we enjoy over the other. It was at this location too where I walked around as we waited for lunch and I had a chance to observe workers bringing in giant bins of grapes that would soon become the good stuff. Our final destination was Bodega Alta Vista. This wasn't so much of a tour, but an explanation and a tasting. This room was all class. Glass table top with spitting bowls/sink next to each seat. Honestly, I think any of the tours you take you are going to enjoy it. If you Google map any of these places, you will see that there are other vineyards close by. They are EVERYWHERE. The beauty of this company though is that you they come pick you up (we were at an AirBnB and then drop you off. It was that easy.

We booked this trip through our hotel and it ended up a delightful day. Flor and our driver picked…read moreus up at the exact time prescribed. It was described as a small group activity which it was . Just two other couples joined us. Our first stop was a certified organic producer that was welcoming. After a tour of the facility, we tasted 3 different varietals. One a Merlot, the second a cab franc and the third a delicious Malbec. Excellent descriptions and tasting. The second stop was a delightful small producer and an enjoyable chat with the winemaker in what felt like going to grandmas house. Here we sampled 4 different wines along with a snack of flatbread. These were outstanding for such a small vineyard. Here we bought 2 bottles. Our last stop was an elegant property for our 8 course lunch with wine pairings. Yes 8 courses. Suggestion, go slow or you'll never make it though the meal. All along, Flo helped guide us through all of the tastings and made sure, everything was good with us. I'll attach some photos to give you an idea of our tour. I must say, this was one of the best if not the best wine tour we've ever been on. I hope that says a lot since we live in Northern California and have extensive experience with the wine industry. A few notes...this is an all day tour. We left the hotel at 8:45 and arrived back at 7:00 pm. Flor speaks great English as well as Spanish. No difficulty in communication. Our driver was also very good with our safety in mind always. All said, we highly recommend this tour if you are wine lovers and want a great hostess to guide you along the way. Thanks again Flor for a fantastic time.

If you totally winged your vacation to Mendoza like me, and you went to Mendoza mainly for the…read morevineyards, the Vitivinicola Bus is perfect for you. For $800-1200 ARS depending on the day of the week and whether you opt for a full day or half day, this bus picks up and drops off at all the major hotels in downtown Mendoza. And for 3 days in a row, it was right on schedule. That said, it leaves pretty early so I recommend looking at the map and seeing what's within walking distance so you can sleep in a little later. For example, the bus may pick up at your hotel at 8:15, but it will stop at another hotel that's only a few blocks away at 8:45. How is that possible, you may ask? Well, there are 20 pick up and drop off locations, but the general area where the bus picks up and drops off within downtown is pretty small. The bus itself is pretty comfortable, but can get hot if the AC isn't working, as was the case on my third and final day. It didn't help that the bus was progressively getting busier as the week went on. Tuesday was dead. Wednesday the bus was about half full. Thursday about 3/4 full. Some of the more recognized vineyards are weekend stops, but I'm glad I was here during the week to beat the rush. Hugo, the guide, was excellent. Very patient and he customizes your experience for you. One day includes 5-6 vineyards but you tell him which 4-5 you want to go to based on your preference. For example, I'm more of a fan of reds than the bubbly, so I skipped Chandon. If you do the whole day, be prepared to be gone a whole day. As in leaving around 8 in the morning and not getting back until 7 at night. People tend to drag ass from vineyard to vineyard and the more people there are the more you get delayed. It's exhausting, but overall, this bus is a far safer option than driving on your own and far cheaper than hiring a private driver. Also, and most importantly, by virtue of being a passenger on the bus, you get admission to the vineyards. Otherwise, most vineyards require appointments if you want a private tour and tasting. Cash only.

My cousin and myself took the 213 bus from Centro mendoza to maipu northern district for the wine…read moretour and bicycle tours. We went down a slightly bumpy dirt road until we arrived here at bodega domiciano. The grounds are quaint and the facility clean and expansive. The wine was beyond compare to the many visits to napa and riverside county wineries in the USA. MENDOZA WINE is the best that I have experienced and domiciano is the gem of the of the maipu wine district. The food was flavorful and the service not stuffy but impeccably done and genuinely nice staff. The wine tour tasting was done in such a slow and methodical manner that can only be described as a reeducation in the art of vino. They have an extensive wine list an extensive food menu and a beautiful serene environment in which one can truly enjoy the mendoza wine region