Historic Center Travel Guide
Mendoza
Visit Historic Center
Popular places to visit
Independence Square
Visit Mendoza’s cultural heart to see museums and basilicas or simply sit in the shade with an ice cream and watch the entertainment in the plaza.
Plaza Italia
Find a quiet place to enjoy a siesta in this peaceful park, complete with a playground and a monument to the city’s Italian heritage.
Central Market
Shop for groceries and browse a selection of foods, spices and artisanal goods at this bustling market in the heart of Mendoza.
Spain Square
Unwind in one of Mendoza’s most beautiful public squares, given to Argentina by the Spanish government.
San Martin Square
Just a short walk from Mendoza’s downtown, this square is home to a monument that pays tribute to Argentina’s most beloved general.
Teatro Independecia
This historic theater facing Independence Square attracts visitors with its pleasing neoclassical architecture and entertaining shows.
Things to do
Many Tastings in 3 Wineries and 1 Olive Tree
Tour to Cacheuta Hot Springs and Water Park
Andes Day Trip from Mendoza Including Aconcagua, Uspallata and Puente del Inca
Wine and Olivicola Tour Wine and Oil Tastings
Andes High Mountain full day Tour
Top hotels in Historic Center
Park Hyatt Mendoza
"Hotel staff was great! Specially Federico from the Reception."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
"Great location. Easy to walk to shops and dining in the area. The room was spacious and comfortable with good temperature control. It does not have tissues which would have been appreciated. Decent breakfast but one full sized napkin at each place setting seems appropriate. Meal offers cocktail napkins ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Diplomatic Hotel
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Large room. Well situated within easy walk of restaurants and onsite parking"
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Huentala Hotel
"Good breakfast, good staff, room clean. There were 2 main problems that made me really upset. First and most important was because the the shower didn't drain properly, causing water to pool up past our ankles (I asked for a solucion in the front desk, but nothing happend). Second, there were no ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Amérian Mendoza
"Great room and location however a bit dated inside. Breakfast wasn’t great (limited options and quality not great) but fine!"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Villaggio Hotel Boutique
"Pros - An amazing bed, queen size. Very comfortable. Cons - My room was very cold. I was booked for 2 nights, complained the first day 3 times that there was no heat. They did manage to turn it on but just for 2 hours. Heat is controlled at the front desk. I complained again the second day as the ..."
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Where to stay in Historic Center
Mendoza City Center
Wineries, casinos and spas highlight some notable features of Mendoza City Center. Make a stop by Chile Square or Plaza Italia while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mendoza Station or Belgrano Station to get around town.
Godoy Cruz
Godoy Cruz is well liked for its restaurants and wineries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Avenida San Martin and General San Martin Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at San Martin Station or Pellegrini Station to get around.
La Quinta
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Quinta and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Italia and Regency Casino.
Dorrego
You'll enjoy the restaurants and wineries in Dorrego. You might want to make time for a stop at Achaval Ferrer Florida de Tupungato Winery or Amado Zogbi Winery.
Gobernador Benegas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Gobernador Benegas and surrounding area, you can visit Palmares Open Mall and Weinert Winery.
