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Itinerary: Wine Tour
Mendoza, San Juan & the Andean Northwest
Prime your palate for Argentina’s world-class wine. Following the grape juice trail will not only give you a serious sampling of the country’s finest libation, you’ll be introduced to many of its most interesting regions.
Of course, uncork your trip by starting in beautiful Mendoza, Argentina’s Andes-flanked wine capital. Be certain to stop at Bodega La Rural , home of South America’s largest (and best) wine museum. Squeeze in a day trip to Puente del Inca and the lung-busting heights of the Cristo Redentor on the Chilean border.
Take a crack-of-dawn bus to San Rafael, rent a bike and ride out to the city’s wineries, making Bianchi Champañera your last stop for a bit of bubbly. The following day, head to San Juan to sample the excellent Syrah and regional whites produced by the wineries near this leafy provincial capital. Squeeze in a day trip to Parque Provincial Ischigualasto or up the RN 40 to San José de Jáchal if you can. From San Juan, take an overnight bus to Tucumán, and head the following day to lovely little Cafayate to hit a few wineries and dazzle your tastebuds with the regional torrontés white wine. Return to Tucumán for your flight back to Buenos Aires.
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