Things to do & places to visit in Cuyo, Argentina

Most Argentinean wine is produced in the mountainous Cuyo region, and visiting oenophiles rave about their experiences here. Whether you take a packaged tour of vineyards or explore on your own (some TripAdvisor travelers recommend renting a bike!), you’re sure to come home with amazing memories… and probably a new favorite Malbec.

Cuyo #6 destination in Argentina 2023. The average rating score is 4.45 based on 69.9k traveler reviews, of 120 attractions. Timezone: America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 14:05.

Top things to do (19)

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5.0 Casa El Enemigo (2.041 reviews)
- Must-go place during a trip in Mendoza!
Sunday: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Loved it! It was our first time in Mendoza and started our trip with this amazing place. Made a reservation for dinner and also got a tasting of their Gran Enemigo wines (only for my husband as I was driving...). The staff attention was great - specially Luciano, who gave his best to explain all the details of the wine production and different characteristics between the ones we were tasting. The "maridage" between food and wines was incredible, food was very tasty and the menu carefully prepared (we got a table with a view to the kitchen, great adding by the way!). The place by itself has a great atmosphere and we left wishing to come back soon. Great experience! See more..
5.0 Bodega Roberto Bonfanti (1.460 reviews)
- One of the best experiences of our trip.
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

If you wish to acquaint yourself with the winemaking, tasting, and all the subtleties that go into the wine experience, this is the place to go. Estela Bonfanti is the current matriarch of a 4th generation winery. From the vino joven to the “pasadas por la madera” reservas and gran reservas, she knows it all. Her small winery is a tribute to those that still enjoy their occupation. The tasting at the end was fantastic and all in a small bucolic setting. The meal, which was optional, was also outstanding. A better experience than my visit to NAPA’s Chandon two years ago. Kudos. See more..
5.0 Pulenta Estate Winery (1.348 reviews)
- Bodega Highlight
Sunday: Wineries & Vineyards

A charming experience at Pulenta! Having visited big bodegas before it was a welcome change to discover this 'smaller' estate with soulful wines. The terrace is superbly set with a stunning picture framed view of the Andes. Juanna our guide, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable while guiding us through the winery. She expertly conducted the tasting. Coming from the wine world I found that there wines are craft with a lot of finess. They are fresh, balanced and have great drinkability. Definitely one of our highlights. See more..
5.0 Bodega Tierras Altas (1.090 reviews)
- Best wine tour
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Tierras Altas is boutique winery, own by the "Vargas Arizu Family", part of the Arizu Family, one of the founders of Argentinian Vitiviniculture. Four generations working on the vineyards transforming daily effort in wine culure. We invite you to live our "Malbec Experience Tour" and get to know our wines, winery, people and main varietal in a different and fun way. We suggest you to make the reservation 48hs in advance. Note we have a restaurant available at our winery. In case you are interested in having lunch at our place, please contact us directly. See more..
5.0 Bodega La Azul (1.064 reviews)
- Wonderful lunch
Wineries & Vineyards

We had a great lunch experience at this welcoming family-owned winery and restaurant. We sat outside which, despite the summer heat, allowed for great views and a relaxing atmosphere for our meal. They offer a tasting menu with wine pairing and although I can't remember all of the dishes we had some that I can highlight are the jabali (wild boar) appetizer, the empanadas and the choripan. These were all delicious and were everything I needed to make me happy. Their bread was also delicious, salty and soft. Their wines were good, not the best we had in this region, but the good food, whole ambiance and cozy experience is really what you're here for. After our meal we toured the cellar and got to taste one of their reds from the barrel. This was definitely one of the better meals we had while in Mendoza. The service here was excellent and the entire meal cost us half of what we paid at another (overpriced, overrated) restaurant in the area. See more..
5.0 Bodega Renacer (791 reviews)
- An unforgettable Sunday!
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Bodega Renacer is a boutique, modern and eco-friendly winery built in 2004 at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, more specifically in Perdriel, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. The winery's architecture and landscape mixes a fusion between classic and modern style with Tuscan-inspired walls to provide a highly attractive and unique building which has been recognized and awarded as one of the most beautiful wineries in Mendoza. In 2006 the winery got one of it's wines listed in the famous Wine Spectator Top 100 wines of the world. In regards to Tourism, the winery puts all of it's effort to create unique, innovative and memorable experiences for their visitors. Recently, the winery has received the following Awards by "Great Wine Capitals - Best of Mendoza Wine Tourism": 1. Gold Medal - Best Innovative Experiences 2017 (Virtual Reality) 2. Gold Medal - Best Small Winery 2016 3. Silver Award - Excellence in Art & Culture 2015 (Barrique Painting) 4. Silver Award - Excellence in Architecture & Landscape 2014 See more..
5.0 Los Pingos Horse Riding (576 reviews)
- Well run, safety conscious operator
Equestrian Trails

We believe in equestrian tours as a way to know a wonderful animal, the horse, and at the same time to interact with our culture, the gaucho life in the mountain and other people of the world.We like to share our traditions through the guitar and singing around the bonfire after a delicious “asado”.Activities:½ day - Full day - Sunset - Full Moon See more..
5.0 Reserva Provincial La Payunia (468 reviews)
- Magical day at an unbelievable place!
Nature & Wildlife Areas

We went with Payunia Turismo (payuniaevt.com), they are great, they give you advice and recomendations helping you to fit any activity to your trip, they also give you some discount tickets for the city. To visit the reserve a guide it's required. We booked the whole day at Reserva La Payunia, they pick you up around 8:30 and you can expect to get back around 20:00. The whole route its on a bus with several stops, one of them for eating (because of pandemics you have to bring your own). There are only restrooms at the park rangers cabin, so make sure you take advantage of that. Bring a lot water , and enjoy the beautiful landscapes you won't regret any picture even the blurry ones. After the visit they take you for a free coffe to the Llano Blanco geopark, where you can hire a one hour walk by the mountain or just sit there and relax for a bit before get back to Malargue. See more..
5.0 Laguna Brava (451 reviews)
- Breathtaking
Bodies of Water

It's really a hidden gem of the Andes in northwest Agentina. This wetland listed on RAMSAR is the home to Andean and James' flamingos, vicuña, guanaco and other fauna. Amazing landscapes and colors of Andes along the winding road to Laguna Brava. See more..
4.5 Parque General San Martin (6.740 reviews)
- Great Park with so much to do and see
Spent < 1 hour Parks

Hang-gliding is one of many activities offered at this 865-acre park which houses a zoo and national science museum and is replete with beautiful walkways. See more..
4.5 Parque Provincial Aconcagua (4.801 reviews)
- Stunning park , overly complex entrance admin!
Mountains • National Parks

This is a beautiful national park with stunning views, well worth a visit. It’s very easy to get to on Andesmar bus (5.55 am at time of writing ) Be warned - buy your park ticket on line in advance as there is no way to pay at the entrance, and online requires the mercadopago app which no one could get (only foreigners at the time of our arrival). Many groups were stuck at the entrance trying to contact Argentinian friends to pay for them. Once this hurdle was out of the way the walk around the park was spectacular. Unfortunately Confluencia (base camp) wasn’t open - though not obvious on the website, so worth checking before you travel. Rumours are it opens tomorrow! See more..
4.5 Canon del Atuel (3.510 reviews)
- Supreme...
Geologic Formations

Well, if you are in town and need to choose one thing to do: This is your best option. I strongly recommend to start the trip up in El Nihuil down to Valle Grande as the vast majority of the traffic flow go in this direction. It’s possible to begin in Valle Grande but It’s more pleasant and easy to drive backwards from El Nihuil to Valle Grande. The road is AMAZING, a beautiful Canyon, close to the river, great views, bunch of picnic spots so it’s an incredible experience. The whole road can take up to 5 or 6 hours if you stop. If you are hurry, you can do it in only 2 hours. For best pictures is better to start in the morning - noon and the location of the sun is perfect and colors are more vivid. Enjoy!. Last but not least, there are Very few services during the road so make sure you bring enough water and food!. See more..
4.5 The Hill of Glory (Cerro de la Gloria) (2.882 reviews)
- The best sight in the city of Mendoza?
Lookouts

Recommended by a tour guide, we discovered it is beyond the Park, beyond the football grounds and up a massive hill. We took a taxi and asked him to wait 15 minutes. Seems to be normal and he was happy: c15 minutes drive from the central square. You wont find a random taxi to bring you down. The tourist bus comes here, though. Anyway it is a terrific, huge monument, with tremendous detail. There are views through the trees of the Andes on one side and the city on the other. It’s pretty popular with tourists and fitness freaks who walk or run up. There’s a decent looking cafe here. We were unseemingly pleased with ourselves for taking the advice to visit. See more..
4.5 Parque Nacional Talampaya (1.837 reviews)
- Amazing
Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

Helpfull staff, Miss Griselda took care of our group (Circuito Tradicional). A must see. Every place is unique. In October try to catch early tours. I do suggest to make reservations prior to your visit. See more..
4.5 Los Reyunos Dam (1.796 reviews)
- Los Reyunos dam: budget travel
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Dams

We got to Los Reyunos dam using public transportation (a bus from San Rafael downtown costing less than ARS 400). We then paid ARS 1,000 to spend a day on a camping site (actually the bus has a stop there). We could get into the water and enjoy the afternoon on the beach. This is a very nice and economical option to enjoy this spot, and a suitable one for people who are either travelling on a budget, or who are mainly interested in swimming and sunbathing. If I had I known I could get to Los Reyunos by public transportation some years ago, I would not have hired a tour to get to this dam. Of course, some people prefer renting a car or having a van picking them up from hotels so this is a matter of personal preference. See more..
4.5 Potrerillos Dam (1.723 reviews)
- The perfect day with the perfect people.
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Dams

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. See more..
4.5 Parque Provincial Ischigualasto (1.603 reviews)
- A must-see if you are in the region
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Parks • Geologic Formations

Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also called Valle de la Luna ("Valley of the Moon" or "Moon Valley"), due to its otherworldly appearance, is a provincial protected area in the north-east of San Juan Province, north-western Argentina, limiting to the north with the Talampaya National Park, in La Rioja Province. Both areas belong to the same geological formation, the Ischigualasto Formation (sometimes Ischigualasto-Talampaya Formation) Established on 3 November 1971, the park has an area of 60,370 ha (603.7 km2; 233.1 sq mi) In 2000 UNESCO included Ischigualasto and Talampaya National Park among its World Heritage Sites. See more..
4.5 Mirador del Sol (1.456 reviews)
- A must-do in Merlo !
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

Booked the excursion with a tour company, just down the road from the casino. Left at 5pm, so we caught the sunset at the top. Our driver/guide, Jorge, was great and very knowledgeable about the whole area. It had snowed 2 nights previously and lots of cars were coming down with mini snowmen on them. An hour at the top is ideal for a walk around & a drink/bite to eat in the cafe. The views across the plain are spectacular, especially at sunset. See more..
4.5 Bodega Ruca Malen (1.439 reviews)
- The Highlight of Our Mendoza Trip
Spent 2-3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

A winery that celebrates a Legend, the legend of Ruca Malen "The house of the young lady". You are invited to a personalized tour of Bodega Ruca Malen and to enjoy our five-step tasting menu matched with Ruca Malen`s full range of wines; in an elegant and warm winery, surrounded by vineyards and an amazing view of the Andes mountains.Open from Monday to Sunday. See more..
4.5 Catena Zapata (1.413 reviews)
- Absolutely amazing experience
Sunday: Wineries & Vineyards

We are a family winery with over 100 years of experience growing Malbec in Mendoza. From father to son, brother to sister, we have passed on the tradition of tending vines and winemaking. Our mission is to make profound and unforgettable wines that reflect the special character of each vine within the family's historic vineyards. See more..
4.5 Bodegas Salentein (1.212 reviews)
- highly recommended, a must on the wine route.
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

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4.5 Bodega Trapiche (1.135 reviews)
- Trapiche is a must
Sunday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

If you visit Mendoza, you should not miss a visit to the Trapiche winery, which has been in operation since 1912. The site is very interesting, and still preserves the original equipment of the early years, whose movement was made with a steam boiler that operated inside the industrial plant. The winery was so important that the railroad used to enter the property to transport its products. Today, Trapiche is a modern winery that produces high-end wines. In the evening we visited Estación 83, a traditional food restaurant, located inside the plant with a bar set in an old railroad bagon, the tables are distributed in an old olive grove, and it is wonderful to watch the sunset while savoring mandocina empanadas and other excellent dishes. Trapiche is worth a visit. See more..
4.5 Bodega Chandon (1.130 reviews)
- For lovers of bubbles this is a must!!!!
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Bodega Chandon, pionera en elaboración de espumantes de altísima calidad y heredera de la gran Maison de Champagne, Möet & Chandon, los invita a conocer su historia, el espíritu emprendedor y pionero de nuestros fundadores y los secretos detrás de cada botella. También podrán disfrutar de degustaciones guiadas y experiencias exclusivas. Finalmente, los invitamos a exaltar sus sentidos en nuestro Bistró Chandon, único con un menú maridado exclusivamente con espumantes. Donde nuestro chef los sorprenderá con platos pensados específicamente para que nuestras burbujas sean disfrutadas al máximo y donde los ingredientes de nuestra tierra encuentran su mejor expresión. See more..
4.5 Bodega Santa Julia (1.032 reviews)
- Rustic Zuccardi Bodega
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Julia is the only daughter of José Alberto. Created in her honor, Santa Julia represents our commitment to reaching only the highest standards of quality through sustainable practices that contribute to the care of the environment and being useful to the community in which we live. See more..
4.5 Bodegas Lopez (940 reviews)
- Excellent free tour
Sunday: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

Bodegas López, outstanding in Argentina’s wine industry, was initiated 122 years ago and it is still under the management of the founding family. Visit our winery, sparkling wine facilities, estates and taste our wines. Private lunches and diners. Specials tastings. Guided vertical tastings. Wine and merchandise shop. Gourmet cuisine at our Restaurant López. See more..
4.5 La Abeja Winery (934 reviews)
- Friendly hour
Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

La Abeja Winery , is located in the department of San Rafael , in the south of the province of Mendoza, Argentina. Founded in 1883, it is San Rafael's oldest winery. See more..
4.5 Dique Valle Grande (874 reviews)
- Beautiful...
Dams

A must, definitely if you are in San Rafael or around. The trip itself is beautiful, nice panorama, amazing mountains and colors and finally the Dam!. It’s only 30 mins away from downtown San Rafael and definitely worth the trip. Bunch of agencies offer a wide variety of activities once you are there. Rafting and Canopy are probably the most popular ones!. Don’t miss Dique Valle Grande if you are in town or around, look at this pics... See more..
4.5 Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas (811 reviews)
- Come Prepared
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM National Parks

We visited today by public transport. 1. There are frequent busses until 8:05, then nothing until 12:00. We took the 8:05, but the park gets very hot as you walk, so an earlier would be better. 2. Many people say the bus drops you at the ranger station. No. It drops you on the main road near a shop and tour company which are not always open. (possibly only in high season) The ranger station is about 500m down the road, but easy to find. They sell a limited amount of snacks there, but no drinks or cold items. 3. You will have to walk 6km to the trails, unless you can flag a lift. It's an easy walk, and we saw mara (related to guinea pigs). The mara were fearless, we took photos from about 2m away! At the campsite, there's a nice shady area for lunch and lots of cheeky birds. Some beautiful lizards as well, but they more shy. So, it's about 1 hr and 15-30 minutes, but quite nice. It is very exposed, so sun hat and sunscreen. 4. Please suggest to the park that they get bicycles to rent! That would be great. 5. The view is stunning. Not all trails are open all the time, and in low season it might not be possible to do the two longer ones which require guides. The others are all very easy. 6. There is no shade in the trails area, but they are putting up a swish new building with toilets and what looks like a shop of some sort. 7. Getting home was not so easy. The park ranger thought there was a bus at 15:30 ("mas o menos!") but although we were there at 15:15 (along with a local) no bus came until 16:40. Again, there is no bus stop or shelter, so it is uncomfortable to say the least. The fares were 71 pesos from San Luis to the park, and 80 pesos return. See more..
4.5 Susana Balbo Wines (756 reviews)
- Stunning food and wine in an idyllic setting
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We can’t say enough about the remarkable four course meal with wine pairings that our party of seven enjoyed at Susana Balbo winery. The setting is idyllic, and the service was impeccable. Susana Balbo makes great wines, and we enjoyed a sampling of these as well. But what really stole the show were the wonderfully prepared and presented farm to table dishes. Easily on par with a Michelin starred restaurant in NY or Paris. I’ll let the pictures do most of the talking but the dishes ranged from trout to lamb to to calamari on cucumber carpaccio. The poached pear, goat cheese and dark chocolate desert was simply stunning. The dinner was not inexpensive but other options nearby cost twice as much and delivered less. We will be back on our next trip to the region. See more..
4.5 Caverna de Las Brujas (717 reviews)
- the witches cave
Caverns & Caves

You have to buy the tickets in the tourist office in malargue (tough if you are coming up from the south!) then have about 70 km drive south to them. very scenic country. tour started very slowly in big entrance cave and nothing much happened for a while then suddenly we all went caving, up, down, ladders, on hands and knees, quite unexpected and no health and safety involved but great fun! See more..