Mendoza is already synonymous with the sensations of wine. Anyone who thinks of this union cannot help but envision landscapes populated with mountains and vineyards. They cannot help but sense the distinctive aroma of our Malbec, and no matter how hard they try, they won't be able to rid their mouth of the warm, smooth, and sweet taste of this nectar.

Heading Toward Art

If one takes the road to Vistalba, they will find ample opportunities to visit different wineries. One of them, called Kaiken, includes a wine painting class in its itinerary of activities. Here, the Mendoza-based artist Mema Rocha combines her artistic background with the infinite tones that each region contributes in its variety to teach visitors how to paint their own pictures. Vistalba, se encontrará con la amplia posibilidad de visitar distintas bodegas; una de ellas, llamada Kaiken, presenta dentro de su itinerario de actividades una clase de pintura con vino (wine painting classes). Allí la artista mendocina Mema Rocha combina su bagaje artístico con los infinitos tonos que cada región aporta en su variedad para enseñar a los visitantes a pintar sus propios cuadros.

Within the province, there are also exhibitions like that of Gonzalo Antón, who uses a technique that combines wine, acrylic, and alcohol.

Vinotherapy

This is a treatment offered in various spas in our province such as Entre Entre Cielos or Kumelkanamong others.

This technique utilizes the properties of grapes to cleanse and detoxify the skin, as well as wine baths that concentrate the vitamins and minerals of this fruit with an energetic and relaxing effect. Among other things, vinotherapy offers decontracting massages with oil prepared based on red wine.

The options are varied, diverse, and different from each other, all with the same muse: Mendoza wine. A drink with many phases, many faces, infinite possibilities, inviting us to enter its lush world of experiences and sensations.

Within the province, there are also exhibitions like that of Gonzalo Antón, who uses a technique that combines wine, acrylic, and alcohol.

City of Malargue

Head of a young department, experiencing significant growth and progress. It is an ideal complement, offering all the services a tourist can find amidst the stunning landscapes with which nature has endowed the department. Some noteworthy tourist landmarks to visit around the city include: Fortín Malal-Hue (12km from the city), Malargue Regional Museum (north of the city), Thesaurus Exhibition Center (north of downtown), La Orteguina Ranch (a few kilometers to the north), Pierre Auger Project (steps away from the city center).

Llancanello Faunal Reserve

It is a protected site as a reserve and is among the few of its kind in the world. Technically, it is a wetland in an extremely arid area, attracting various bird species from around the world year after year. The area encompasses a delicate ecosystem where human intervention must be minimal to avoid harm; hence hunting and fishing are prohibited.

La Payunia Total Reserve

It is the largest reserve in the province of Mendoza, concentrating one of the largest concentrations of volcanoes in the world, all of which are currently inactive. Extensive lava fields cover the territory, giving the landscape a breathtaking appearance for visitors. The area boasts a diverse wildlife and flora worth protecting, leading to projects aimed at expanding and providing greater protection to the ecosystem. Notable efforts include new conservation systems and the rational and sustainable exploitation of the guanaco population in the area.

High Mountain Circuit

Taking provincial route 222 provides access to this wonderful circuit. The locations of Los Molles and Las Leñas invite travelers to pause in their journey and enjoy their numerous comforts and tourist services. The quality of services provided by the Las Leñas center, whether in winter or during the summer season, is well known. Further west, we venture into Valle Hermoso, in the heart of the Andes mountain range, an area of immeasurable beauty with a rich fish fauna, a camping site, and a small restaurant.