2025 Maipu Department Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

[Casa de Campo | A homely restaurant with a commitment to country cooking] — Simple flavors and the warmth of a charcoal/wood-fired oven, a time of "mother's cooking" made by a family — A family-run, homey restaurant, popular for its dishes made in a wood-fired oven and charcoal grill. The flavors are based on the local roots, and the concept of "worshipping country cooking" is appealing  . ⸻ 📍 [Location and business hours] Urquiza1703, Maipú, Mendoza Open Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 20:00, until 23:30 on Saturdays, and until 17:00 on Sundays . 🍽 [Food and atmosphere] We offer soft, warm home-cooked dishes such as high-quality meat grilled in a wood-fired oven and charcoal, handmade pasta, and cold hors d'oeuvres . The interior of the restaurant is simple and warm with wood, creating a relaxing atmosphere. ⸻ ✨Recommended points • The meat grilled over charcoal and in a wood-fired oven is juicy and fragrant. • The pasta is also a great way to enjoy the taste of eating at home.   • The service is warm and the staff treat you like family. ⸻ 🎒Tips • It gets busy during lunchtime (from 12:00), so come a little early (before 11:30). • The smell of the charcoal grill may linger on your clothes. If you are concerned about this, ventilate the room before you leave! • They also serve wine, so if you are concerned about this, please enjoy it with a local Malbec! • Don't drink too much, and enjoy the home-cooked food and time little by little.😊 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip #Argentina #Mendoza

[Bodega MEVI | A stopover spot for a bicycle wine trip overlooking the Andes] — A hidden winery where you can enjoy the green vineyards in 360° on an open terrace on a hill — A boutique winery in the Maipu region with the Andes as its backdrop. Founded in 1991, a new facility was built in 2009, and it has been open to tourists since 2011 . ⸻ 📍[Access] Av. Perito Moreno 1751, Maipú. An easy 30-minute bicycle ride from the center of Maipu, or you can also access it by bus . 🕰️【Business hours】 Monday-Saturday 11:00-18:00 (note: open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00) ⸻ ✨Recommended points – Open feeling overlooking the vineyards with the Andes in the background from the terrace seats – Fun to choose from 3 types of tasting (variation, reserve, premium)  – Enjoy with cheese and ham plates and empanadas in the charter area – Friendly staff (especially Gino and Leandro), some say they can speak English  ⸻ 🎒 Tips – If you go by bicycle, start in the morning! Be careful as it gets hot in the early afternoon – Reservations are required for lunch tastings. It fills up quickly, especially on weekends – Plates are available, but they are mainly light meals. If you want to eat a full meal, it is recommended to eat a light meal beforehand – The sun is strong on the terrace. Don't forget to wear a hat and stay hydrated! #Absolutely free trip #Argentina #Mendoza

[Bodega Tempus Alba | Winery lunch and tasting by bicycle] — Lunch and tasting while looking at the vineyards on a terrace overlooking the Andes Mountains — A family-run winery located in the Maipu region at the foot of the Andes at an altitude of 800 to 1,200 meters. With a modern design, many visitors come by bicycle or on foot, and the style of leisurely visiting by bicycle and enjoying tasting and lunch is popular . ⸻ 📍[Access] From the center of Maipu, take a bus (170 or 173) or bicycle for about 30 minutes. It is recommended to rent a bicycle at MrHugo’s or other places and visit  🕰️[Opening hours] Monday to Saturday 10:30 to 17:00, Sunday from 12:00. Terrace lunch is mainly from 12:00 to 15:00  🍷[Tasting] There is a tasting course where you can choose 3 types of wine you like. A well-balanced lineup of red wines, including Malbec, Cabernet, and Syrah.  ⸻ ✨Recommended points • The view of the vineyards and the Andes from the terrace seats is amazing! Enjoy it with lunch. • It is a self-guided tour that allows you to freely go around, and you can also see the bulk equipment and barrels. • For lunch, you can choose a course or a la carte at the restaurant Patio Tempus.  • A tour of Maipu's wineries by bicycle. The pleasant breeze and scenery will make you feel great. ⸻ 🎒Tips and advice • **Reservations are required for lunch! **It fills up quickly, especially on weekends. • If you are cycling, the sun will be strong from the afternoon to the evening, so it is best to leave in the morning. • To prevent thirst, be sure to drink water and take breaks frequently. • It is also fun to visit multiple wineries on a bicycle trip! But be careful not to drink too much🍷 ⸻ #TempusAlba #MaipuWine #Argentina #Mendoza #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

Mendoza, Argentina, is one of South America's leading wine producing regions. A unique experience in this region is a bicycle tour of wineries. In the Maipu district, a little way from the center, there are bicycle rental shops, and you can freely visit wineries from there. I recommend Maipu Bikes Rental Bikes. The owner is very kind and speaks English. He will explain the map and recommended routes in an easy-to-understand way, so even beginners can feel at ease. After visiting several wineries, when I returned, there was an all-you-can-drink wine event being held in front of the shop. Drinking at the winery, drinking again. Such a day is "normal" in this area. ⸻ 📍Location Maipú district (about 30 minutes by bus from the center of Mendoza) "Maipu Bikes Rental Bikes" Address: Urquiza 2499, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina 🕰️Business hours Rentals start around 9:30am *Mainly during the day, most wineries close in the evening 💸Estimated costs ・Bicycle rental: Approximately 5,000-6,000 Argentine pesos (1 day) ・Winery tasting: Approximately 2000-4000 pesos per winery (some require reservations) ・All-you-can-drink events vary by day, but are often free or tip-based ⸻ 🌟Points ・Many flat roads, so you can feel safe even if you're not confident in your physical strength ・There are routes that allow you to stop by olive factories and beer factories along the way ・It gets very hot in the summer, so hats, water, and sun protection are essential ・Some wineries can be reserved in advance, so research the places you want to go in advance◎ ⸻ #Mendoza #WineryTour #Maipu #ArgentinaTrip #SouthAmericaWineTrip #AroundTheWorld