What to do in Mendoza, Argentina?
Mendoza is one of the best destinations in Argentina to combine wine, mountains, and adventure.
From Gorilla Hostel, you can visit wineries, relax in thermal springs, go rafting, and discover Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas.
Gorilla Tip: most of these experiences can be done in just 3 or 4 days.
🏙️ 1. Mendoza City Center
🌳 2. General San Martín Park
Ideal for your first day. You can join a free walking tour and explore with a guide, or go on your own:
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Squares: Independence, Italy, Spain, San Martin and Chile
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Sarmiento, Aristides and Belgrano streets for their bars and restaurants.
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Central Market
🏞️ 4. Potrerillos
The favorite spot for locals and travelers to walk, run, drink mate, have a coffee, ice cream, or beer.
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Park lake
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Cerro de la Gloria
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Viewpoints overlooking the city and the mountain range
🪂 5. Paragliding
One of the most photogenic landscapes in Mendoza. Ideal for adventurous travelers.
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Turquoise reservoir
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Kayak , Stand up-paddle
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Hiking , Rafting, Rappelling, Canopy
Fly with incredible views of the city and the foothills of the Andes.
An unforgettable experience
⛰️ 7. Uspallata
🌈 8. Inca Bridge
Mountain village on the way to Aconcagua.
Base for high mountain excursions
Incredible viewpoints
Perfect skies for stargazing
Natural formation of ochre and orange colors.
Panoramic viewpoints
Remains of the old thermal hotel
Classic stop on the Andean route
♨️ 10. Cacheuta Hot Springs
🌄 11. Atuel Canyon
Perfect for a relaxing day after
from several excursions.
Natural hot springs
Hydromassage
Mountain views
Spa and massages (optional)
How to get there: bus or car (45–60 min from
the city). Reservations from the Cacheuta website.
Located in southern Mendoza,
in San Rafael.
Unique rock formations
Emerald-colored reservoirs
Rafting, kayaking and rappelling
Distance: about 3 hours from the city.
(We recommend this if you have 4 days or more.)
🍷3. Wine and Olive Grove Route
The most fun and economical way to tour wineries.
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Bike rental
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Wine tastings
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Visit to family wineries
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Optional lunch
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You can get there by Metrotranvía from the hostel.
🐴 6. Sunset Horseback Ride
Hike mountain trails and finish
the experience with a traditional Mendoza barbecue and experience
gaucha with guitar .
🏔️ 9. Aconcagua
The unmissable Aconcagua Provincial Park.
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Horcones Lagoon
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Laguna Espejo Trail
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Direct views of Aconcagua (6,961 m)
🌅12. Go to a Sunset
One of the most beautiful experiences to have in Mendoza. Ideally, choose a winery or some outdoor spot with a mountain view, where you can enjoy the sunset with music, a great atmosphere, and a glass of wine to toast with friends.
Recommended itinerary from Gorilla Hostel
3 nights (our most popular plan)
Day 1
City Center + San Martín Park
Free walking tour, Cerro de la Gloria, hostel happy hour, and dinner on Arístides Street or at the hostel if there’s an event night.
Day 2
Wine Bike Maipú + horseback riding
Bike through wineries and olive oil producers, followed by a sunset horseback ride and traditional Mendoza asado.
Day 3
High Mountain tour
Potrerillos + Puente del Inca + Aconcagua Provincial Park.
Useful tips for backpackers
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Carry some cash: many small shops and restaurants offer discounts for cash payments.
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Bring sunscreen and a reusable water bottle: Mendoza enjoys 300+ sunny days per year.
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Dress in layers: temperatures in the mountains can drop significantly, even in summer.
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Traveling solo? Join the hostel activities to meet other travelers and find excursion buddies.
Need help organizing your excursions?
At reception we can help you book:
🍷 Wine Bike Maipú
🚣 Rafting in Potrerillos
🏔️ High Mountain & Aconcagua tours
🪂 Paragliding
🐎 Sunset horseback rides
Rafing, canopy, rappel
Exclusive discount for guests
Ask at reception or message us on WhatsApp to access special prices and group departure