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Bodegas Abiertas — a 3-day weekend in Mendoza

Second or third weekend of April. Mendoza, Argentina. 15 min from the airport.

The weekend, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Mendoza

    Land at Mendoza Airport (MDZ), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

  2. Day 2

    Bodegas Abiertas

    Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.

  3. Day 3

    Wine country day in Mendoza

    Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.

Where to stay

  • Hotels in Mendoza

    Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.

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One winery worth a detour

Achaval Ferrer

WTG pick

Benchmark single-vineyard old-vine Malbec from centenarian vines — intimate cellar visits that feel a world away from Mendoza's tourist circuit.

Address
Cobos s/n, Agrelo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza
Appointment
required
Tasting price
USD 25 · Tasting of 4 wines
Website
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Read the full Achaval Ferrer guide →

Where to eat

Fuente y Fonda

$$

Mendoza city favourite for creative Argentine cuisine and natural wines

Must try: Asado (whole-animal barbecue)

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Practical

Nearest airport
Mendoza Airport (MDZ)

Insider tip

Book the organized transport passes days ahead—they sell out and individual navigation is challenging. Prioritize lesser-known bodegas in Luján de Cuyo's Perdriel section like Rolland or Susana Balbo over Achaval-Ferrer; the big names are mobbed and the small producers pour their experimental Malbecs only this weekend.

Want a longer trip than the festival weekend?

The milestone-trip planner builds a 3–10 day Mendoza itinerary with accommodation, tours, and pacing options.

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