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Mendoza travel guide

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Basics

CountryArgentina

Time zoneAmerica/Argentina/Mendoza

CurrencyARS

Official language(s)Spanish

Make sure to experience a tango show when visiting Buenos Aires.

Places to visit

Espacio Contemporáneo de Arte

A contemporary art venue housed in a former post office building, with frequent curated exhibitions by local and national artists.

LocationAv. España 2110, Mendoza

Nearest stationMendoza

HoursTuesday–Sunday 10:00–20:00

AdmissionFree

Travel tipEasy to reach from the city center on foot; check the current exhibition schedule before you go.

Cornelio Moyano Museum

A municipal museum with archaeology, colonial artifacts, and local history exhibits, easy to fit into a downtown sightseeing route.

LocationPasaje San Martín 365, Mendoza

Nearest stationMendoza

HoursTuesday–Sunday 9:00–19:00

AdmissionFree

Travel tipIt is relatively compact, so it works well as a short stop combined with nearby attractions.

Modern Art Museum

A space to appreciate modern art and abstract works.

Hours10:00 - 18:00

AdmissionAR$100

Travel tipPay attention to special exhibitions.

Food to try

Empanada stall area

A cluster of stalls selling empanadas and simple local snacks that are easy to find in Mendoza. It is a good option for a quick meal or snack.

AdmissionCheap per piece

Travel tipMany stalls prefer cash, so it helps to carry small bills.

Events

Grape Harvest Festival

An extravagant grape harvest festival held in October.

WhenAround every October

AdmissionVaries by exhibition

Travel tipPurchase tickets in advance.

Basic travel phrases (Spanish)

Hola

Hola · Greeting

Gracias

Gracias · Thanks

Mucho gusto

Mucho gusto · Nice to meet you

Que tengas un buen día

Que tengas un buen dia · Wishing a good day

Bienvenido

Bienvenido · Welcome

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