Tours & Activities in Mendoza
Welcome to the New City of Mendoza!
We depart Monday through Sunday at 11am and Monday through Saturday at 3pm . If it's not available on the calendar, send us a message!
If you book for 1 person, you will allow more people to attend our tour. It doesn't matter if there are actually more people. We have room for everyone!
Meet with us the Mendoza City Squares Circuit. We are guides and passionate about local history and heritage. We are pioneers in organizing walking tours in Mendoza.
After a brief introduction at our meeting point, we will visit:
- Main squares
- Pedestrian
- Former Mortgage Bank
All this from a critical perspective without institutional commitments in a tour of approximately 2 hours. We finish at Pasaje San Martín to appreciate earthquake-resistant architecture from the beginning of the 20th century.
Don't miss the opportunity to book our free tour and understand our recent past .
With this trekking route from Mendoza, you'll explore the area around the Potrerillos Dam and enjoy excellent views of the Andes mountain range.
Mendoza city is a city that thrives full of nature in the middle of a desert. With more than 450 years of history, Mendoza was the city where the freedom of South America was born.
I invite you to a tour full of mysticism to understand the city of wine and mountains, You will have a historic insight into the mix of indigenous peoples, Spanish colonizers, native people who fought for freedom, and European immigrants, all of whom helped to build this amazing oasis.
We start in Plaza España (Spain Square) and we end in Portones del Parque General San Martín (San Martin Park Gate). Following the history in chronological order.
Prepare your ears to listen to love, war, myths, and even ghost stories.
Important: if the webpage says that one date for the tour is full, please send a private message so I can reserve a spot for you!
Discover the fascinating history of New Mendoza: Walking Tour through the Heart of the City
Are you looking for an authentic experience to get to know Mendoza? Our team of passionate guides, pioneers in city walking tours, invite you to explore the fascinating history of our city.
Available times:
- Monday to Friday at 9:30 am
- Monday to Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
- Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am
Can't find a time that suits you?
What you will see in 2 hours:
- Tour of the emblematic squares
- The lively pedestrian zone
- Historic buildings, including the former Mortgage Bank
- The historic Pasaje San Martín, a perfect example of earthquake-resistant architecture from the early 1900s
As independent guides, we offer a unique and honest perspective on our local history, free from institutional constraints. The tour culminates with a fascinating look at how Mendoza reinvented itself after its seismic past.
Special note: Individual bookings are welcome and help us keep groups open for more travelers. There's always room for everyone!
Book this free tour and immerse yourself in a journey through the living history of Mendoza!
The freedom of South America was born here , in Mendoza, the people of Mendoza like to say about ourselves that we are the cradle of freedom , we are a town that, although small and quiet, is very proud of what we have achieved, building an oasis in the middle of the The desert is a great example of this, a town that is great for its effort, its creativity, its love for its land and its human warmth.
We are children of the mixture of indigenous people and immigrants from all parts of South America and the world and that is reflected in our city and I invite you to discover it with me among the main squares of the center, the museums and theaters, the most important avenues and the magnificent Park San Martin.
I invite you to join us to learn the history of this place, the customs of its people, the secrets of the city, the legends and urban myths , among facts and anecdotes, we will have a great time and you will be left with the necessary information to take advantage of your time in Mendoza to the fullest!
We will begin the free tour of Mendoza at the main fountain of the Plaza de la Independencia , where we will meet at the established time.
First of all, we will learn a brief history of Mendoza while we tour Plaza Independencia and other emblematic places in the urban center. We will continue the tour on the popular Sarmiento Avenue , which concentrates a good part of the city's hospitality industry. Beers, grilled meats, empanadas, organic food... The gastronomic offer is very wide! Of course, we will also refer to the famous wines of Mendoza , since this region is one of the main producing areas of the country. And to make it an unforgettable experience, we will taste wines and olive oil from the region totally free ! We continue the free tour along Emilio Civit Avenue , one of the most beautiful in the city, discovering the mansions, mansions and chalets that have stories to tell, until we reach the famous San Martín Park.
Finally, we will talk about the natural resources of Mendoza since the city is located in a very arid area of Argentina, so the scarcity of water has awakened the environmental awareness of the people of Mendoza.
Finally, after an hour of walking, we will conclude the free tour at the Gates of General San Martin Park.
If you can't book, don't hesitate to write to me!
I want to invite you to an urban trekking, to feel in the mountains and in nature but without leaving the city. As a lover of nature and sports activities in the mountains, I am pleased to be able to guide you through places that Mendoza residents usually use to train and escape the noise of the city. We will immerse ourselves in the San Martín park, a jewel of our city and Argentina, we will explore some of its trails and corners. Leaving the forest, we will walk towards the mountain park, where we will walk around the Cerro Llorón, understanding the Mendoza foothills. Then we will climb and finish at the well-known Cerro de la Gloria. You will understand the contrast between the native and foreign flora. You will learn about the history of the park and its monuments. You will enjoy beautiful views and practice trekking, without having left Mendoza.
In total we will walk around 6 kilometers with some unevenness in the final part.
Don't forget comfortable shoes, water and protection against the strong Mendoza sun!
Why do we call him Father of the Homeland? What is Homeland really? Why is his name reflected in countless streets, squares, schools, parks, towns, soccer clubs, among others? Who really was San Martín? These and many more unknowns are what we are going to see in this Tour...
The monument to the Army of the Andes is an imposing witness to History and a symbol of the Latin American Union.
Located on Cerro de la Gloria , western limit of the General San Martín Park , it is the first most important monument in Argentina .
This majestic work of art is 110 years old, declared Cultural Heritage of Mendoza , it is a constant reminder of the legacy of Freedom, Independence, Dignity and Justice .
The legacy of San Martín transcends borders and eras, making it a symbol of History . Demonstrating discipline, values and unbreakable virtues , respected worldwide, as perhaps not even we Argentines value him.
Are you ready to unravel History? I invite you to put yourself in the shoes of our protagonists, and travel back in time, to feel the emotion of those years when what seemed to be a dream becomes a reality.
Thanks to an Army, made up of people like us, with the impetus to found the pillars of three nations, Argentina, Chile and Peru . With the Identity that fills us with pride today.
Sentence here...
"LET'S BE FREE, THE ELSE DOES NOT MATTER ANYTHING..."
José Francisco de San Martín Matorras.
