Fodor's Argentina by Fodor's

Author:Fodor's
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
Published: 2014-12-20T16:00:00+00:00

Worth Noting

Bodega Escorihuela.

The closest winery to the city—and the oldest working one in the province—is Bodega Escorihuela. Located in Godoy Cruz (about a 15-minute cab ride from Mendoza center), it was founded in 1884 by Spaniard Miguel Escorihuela Gascón and purchased in 1993 by a group of investors led by pioneer vintner Nicolás Catena. Today it includes the handsomely refurbished shell of the old winery as well as modern buildings. On-site superlatives include Mendoza’s largest barrel (it can hold 63,000 liters) and arguably its finest restaurant (1884 Restaurante Francis Mallman.) | Belgrano 1188 | Godoy Cruz | 261/424–2282 | www.escorihuelagascon.com.ar | Weekdays by appointment only.

Museo de Ciencias Naturales (Museum of Natural Sciences).

At this writing, Museo de Ciencias Naturales is closed for renovation; however, it is expected to reopen by early 2015, enabling visitors to again peruse its interesting collection devoted to anthropology, mineralogy, paleontology, archaeology, and zoology. | Parque General San Martin, at Av. de las Tipas and Av. de Circunvalacion | 261/428–7666 | 2 pesos | Weekdays 8–1 and 2–7, weekends 3–7.

Museo del Area Fundacional (Foundational Museum).

On the site of the original cabildo (town hall), the Foundation Museum explains the region’s social and historical development. Of note is the display of a mummified child found on Aconcagua, with photos of his burial treasures. Excavations, made visible by a glass-covered viewing area, reveal layers of pre-Hispanic and Spanish remains. | Beltrán and Videla Castillo | 261/425–6927 | 16 pesos | Tues.–Sat. 8–8, Sun. 3–8.

Museo del Pasado Cuyano (Museum of Cuyo’s Past).

Home of former governor and senator Emilio Civit, this 26-bedroom 1873 mansion was the gathering place of the Belle Époque elite. Today it’s the Museum of the Cuyo’s Past. Exhibits include paintings, antiques, and weaponry used in Argentina’s War of Independence. A library contains more than 5,000 volumes relating to the history of Mendoza. | Montevideo 544 | 261/423–6031 | Suggested donation 10 pesos | Tues.–Sat. 9–1.

Museo Histórico de San Martín (San Martin Historical Museum).

This museum has a decent library and a token collection of artifacts, including uniforms and journal entries from campaigns of the Great Liberator. | Remedios de Escalada de San Martin 1843 | 261/425–7947 | 10 pesos | Weekdays 10–4, Sat. 10–1:30.

Quick Bites: Soppelsa.

More than 40 ice-cream flavors, including traditional Argentine staples such as dulce de leche with granizado (chocolate chip) and many fruit and wine concoctions, merit a visit (or two) to Soppelsa. | Emilio Civit 2 at Belgrano | 261/422–9000 | www.soppelsahelados.com.

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