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Rafting on the Mendoza River |
Mendoza, two
hours by plane from Buenos Aires, is the heart of Argentina's wine country, where European settlers introduced the ancientcraft of winemaking in
the19th century. Mendoza
is a city of parks and tree-lined streets, sidewalk cafes and many wine
bars and restaurants. Nestled at the feet of the Andes, it is also a center
for active tourism, offering world-class hiking, biking and river rafting,
just a short driving distance from Mendoza. Mendoza has a semi-arid climate.
The winters (June-Sept) are cold (mid-30s to low 60s F), and then a burst
of spring (Oct-Nov) heralds the warm summer with cool nights and warm
days, tempered by the proximity to the Andes. Mendoza averages less than
ten inches of rain per year, and agriculture relies on irrigation.
3 Days/2 Nights
Hotel Selection
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| Half-Day Villavicencio Tour (WED/FRI/SAT
only) |
| Half-Day Wine Cellars & Dam
Tour |
| Full-Day Atuel Canyon
Tour with lunch (THU/SUN only) |
| Full-Day High Mountains
Tour with lunch |
| One-way scenic motorcoach Mendoza/Santiago
or v/v (6 hours) |
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Note: Rates quoted for optional
tours are via motorcoach, require a minimum of two passengers, and
operate from Mendoza hotels only. Winery tours are all quoted via
private car/van with a private guide, and prices are available upon
request.
For Rates Call Toll Free 800-326-5025 |
Mendoza is home to more than a thousand wineries.
Here are a couple of the most important to visit:
Dr. Nicolas Catena, a Columbia University-trained economist and associate
of Robert Mondavi, is widely credited with bringing Argentine wines to
the world. His vineyards produce some of South America's most highly decorated
wines, including the Nicolas Catena Zapata and the well-priced Los Alamos,
now hugely popular in the U.S. Catena Zapata has one of the most recognizable
vineyards in all Mendoza, a replica of a Mayan Temple called La Pirámide.
The
Zuccardi vineyard offers one of the most impressive tours in Mendoza,
which concludes with a mouth-watering asado in a glass-covered patio and
open-aired veranda nestled deep inside the vineyard. Each
course of the lunch features a different Zuccardi blend; don't make afternoon
plans.
 Chacras
de Coria is a small, fashionable town 15 km south of Mendoza, tucked into
the foothills of the Andes and in the heart of the wine country. Chacras
is renowned for its particular microclimate, with its cool mountain air,
green vineyards and ranches, and purple mountains. Every Sunday afternoon
you can find crafts and antiques in the town square, also
musicians and puppeteers every week, to entertain visitors. The village
is full of gastronomic delights, with boutique restaurants and wine bars.
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here for Photo Gallery)
Lares
de Chacras is a boutique hotel founded by the Day family, who started
working on their dream in 2004. The Day
family has lived for generations in Chacras de Coria, and the most important
thing for the Day family is that guests feel at home. The country style
house reflects the art of combining Andean stone with typical desert wood,
bringing out a natural, simple and modern look. The minute any guest walks
in, they see a hand-made window showing the view of a wine cellar covered
in stone and logs beams - the perfect atmosphere for tasting the best
wines from Mendoza. There are wide log beams in every room, showing good
taste and warmth in the country décor. The natural environment
is seen through all windows and doors, a typical view for Chacras de Coria,
the galleries, park, swimming pool and hot tub.
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here for Photo Gallery)
Finca Adalgisa was converted to a hotel
in 2001 when Gabriela Furlotti and Cuqui, her mother, decided to save
a vineyard and buildings and restore them in order to welcome guests to
this special place. With a delightfully rural character in the quiet location
of Chacras de Coria, this splendid 'finca' has two hectares of Malbeck
grapes that were originally planted in 1916. Guests may observe the winemaking
process and enjoy tasting the fruits of their labor. The heart of the
'finca' is the restaurant and wine cave, and the outstanding, friendly
service is its soul.
2 to 6 Days Extensions
2 Days/1 Night
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| MAY, JUN, AUG, SEP |
Call Toll Free 800-326-5025 |
| Jungle
View |
| Falls View
Room |
| OCT-FEB, APR, JUL |
| Jungle
View |
Call Toll Free 800-326-5025 |
| Falls View
Room |
Rates
include: Round-trip airport transfers and a half-day self-guided
tour of the Argentine side of the falls including the Devil's Throat
excursion. Rates are not valid for Easter Week or Christmas/New Year
Week.
National Park Fees and Airfares NOT INCLUDED.
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3 to 6 Days
(Click here for Photo Gallery, Rates, Video and More Information)
Located just 20 minutes from the world’s largest waterfalls, Awasi’s new 14-room lodge is situated on the banks of the River Iguazú, surrounded by the Atlantic Rainforest. Each villa is assigned with a private guide and 4WD, allowing guests to explore at their own pace, visiting where they want, in their own time.
Awasi Iguazu Villa
Awasi Iguazú is the perfect spot to enjoy the world famous National Park and its surroundings, while also enjoying especially crafted excursions that go beyond the falls.
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Finca
Adalgisa