There is a lot of negativity around the security aspect of being a tourist is Santiago, so we decided to do a ‘free’ guided tour. This turned out to be great because we got to see loads of stuff we didn’t know about and learned a lot about the local history as we went around. […]

The next stop from Mendoza was Santiago but how to get there? Option 1 was to take the bus. Option 2 was to fly. The flight is a short hop but the bus is a drive over The Andes. We had almost committed to the flight when we learned that the highest point on the

Mendoza has 3 distinct wine growing areas all in striking distance. Two of these can be done in organised day trips. These are not cheap but sound quite up market. However, the other region is much closer to the city centre and you can get there via bus or taxi. Also, the popular way of

Parked at Maipu vineyard

Staying in an AirBNB apartment in Mendoza, we had a rare urge to conserve resources and eat in for a change. A brief stop at a supermarket and we had all the ingredients for a veggie chilli (the antidote for all that Argentinian meat we have been eating). Just about to get all Gordon Ramsey

Arrived in Mendoza on Wednesday evening and immediately loved the city. Loads of pubs, restaurants, parks and swimming in wine!

The 10 hour bus trip from Cordoba to Mendoza started 45 mins later than expected and took 45 mins longer than scheduled so we arrived 90 mins late. Never been on a bus that long before (during the day) so wanted the experience and maybe see some of the Argentinian countryside. The coach boasted aircon,

There’s a lot of stairs And a cat that dares I feel a song coming on… As mentioned, this hotel is at the top of a hill and then up a pile of stairs. The views were panoramic so it did what it said on the tin. But this was a truly memorable experience. We