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...
As the 2014 World Cup intensifies in Rio, blood pressures are on the rise, shouting reverberates throughout residential neighborhoods, and more and more soccer fans are finding their voices as they cheer for the Argentine team. What began as a fight that extended across the globe is quickly turning into the “Latin American Cup,” with a surprising number of teams from Central and South America advancing...
Though the empanada in itself is pretty straight forward fare, there are a few uniquely Argentine ingredients that are bound to through you for a loop. First and foremost, let’s talk about the egg. Hardboiled egg is practically omnipresent in traditional Argentine kitchens – you can toss it into a shepherd’s pie, pile it on top of pizza, stir it into a rice salad, and stuff...
Zip lining is all about riding the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. It feels unnatural, trusting a steel cable no thicker than the diameter of a quarter. But that’s what must be done. You must edge your feet to the side of the wooden platform, resist looking down, and let your weight sink into the gentle support of a cable you...
Mendoza wineries come in all sizes – from small family projects without even a street sign to mark the front door, to international heavyweights that attract flocks of wine lovers and international accolades. Norton Winery certainly falls into the second category. This Luján de Cuyo winery is arguably the most famous Argentine winery and offers world-renowned wines and a rather unique twist on the...
Belasco de Baquedano sits at 3,346 ft. above sea level, and looks out upon the wide expanses of vineyards that populate the Agrelo district of the Luján de Cuyo region. Exactly 222 acres of Malbec vines over a century old stand at attention, and line the dirt road leading up to the winery’s front door. Once inside the brick walls, the most startling thing...
Once again Mendoza played host to what is arguably the most important trade show in the wine industry: Sitivinitech 2014. From May 27 to the 29th, Sitivinitech filled the Arena Maipu Mall with tents and activities inside and out, fifteen minutes southeast of downtown. The event was organized by FISA, Congress and Exhibition in Bordeaux and Comexposium – the largest industry event in Latin...
The white colonial house on the corner of Chile and Montevideo has ushered in a new resident, one that is making quite a buzz among the culinary circles of Mendoza. Nadia O.F. Restaurant has come to town and has brought Nadia Harón, renowned as one of the top chefs in Argentina, along with it. In 2006 Nadia began her first culinary endeavor in Mendoza...