There comes a time when vacationing itself becomes exhausting, which is the perfect moment to escape to the Termas de Cacheuta hot springs, a short ride outside of Mendoza City. This spa is a well-kept secret offers travelers the luxury of massages and relaxation, while at the same time showcasing Mendoza’s unique mountain vistas and natural beauty. A series of hot spring pools are...
At Bodega La Rural, the winery tour takes a detour through the over one hundred years of Mendoza winemaking history. It includes all the usual stops, a quick loop through the vineyards, a jaunt through the fermentation room, and a sip at the wine bar – but the wine museum far eclipses all the rest. Sixteen kilometers outside of Mendoza City, Bodega La Rural...
Every year on July 20th, Argentines of all ages pack a lifetime’s worth of friendships into a 24-hour period of nonstop celebrations. El Día del Amigo, though not officially a public holiday, is a cultural commandment that causes bars, restaurants, cafés and street corners to fill to the brim with groups of friends gathering to reconnect – if only for a couple of hours....
In 2011 a team of two engineers launched a new business model that would make a big impact with a humble product that touches everyone’s lives: soap. By using recycled vegetable oils and incorporating the time & talents of some of Mendoza’s most marginalized populations, co-founders Ivonne Hurtado and Andrés Riquelme gave way to Mas Ambiente: a socially conscious, economically responsible producer of artisan...
Sparks will fly this Fourth of July, as the USA celebrates its 239th Independence Day and preparation for this year’s three-day holiday weekend is likely to include a special supply run to your local wine shop. After all, what would Independence Day be like without a salute to the reds, the whites, and the rosés! When selecting your 4th of July wines, keep in...