Maipu

Travel Guide

Photo by Jacqueline  Baffoni
Photo by Jacqueline  Baffoni
Photo by Jacqueline  Baffoni
Photo by Jacqueline  Baffoni
Photo by Jessie Festa

Visit Maipu, a farming powerhouse of the Mendoza region that boasts world-renowned wineries, thoroughbred stables and olive orchards. 

Explore the attractions of Maipú, an agricultural city of fine tastes. Fed by the Mendoza River, this heavily cultivated area is famous for producing some of the country’s best wines, grapes and olives. Take a trip from Mendoza to see its manicured parks and ancient churches or stay a while and savour the fruits of the landscape. 

With a population approaching 100,000, Maipu may seem big, but it has preserved the churches and monuments of its small-town past. Pay a visit to Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel and see the sacristy, which has been declared a national landmark. Walk through Principal Square and see the city’s flower clock, which has a face made of seasonal flower displays.

Discover the famous vineyards surrounding Maipú that have thrived for generations. Malbec vines were planted by European settlers, who accurately predicted the grape would flourish near the Andes Mountains. Take a wine tasting tour and savour the complex flavours of local vintages. Learn about Maipú’s wine-loving past at the Bodega La Rural. This wine museum is home to tools, drawings and ceramics used in the production of wine during the 19th century. 

Tour Maipú’s olive orchards to see how oils and pastes are produced from Argentina’s oldest olive trees. Maipú’s fertile soil also produces creosote bush and sweet carob, which can be sampled and bought. The city is famous for its agritourism. Tour a local thoroughbred stable or buy fresh honeycomb direct from an apiary. Maipú is also known for its excellent food. In the evenings, pick from a number of restaurants providing meals made with fresh local produce.

Maipú is a 30-minute drive southwest of central Mendoza. Get there cheaply on the city bus. Book agritours through local agents. For a pleasant sunset stroll, head to Metropolitan Park, west of Maipú. This large park provides barbeques, playgrounds and large meadows where kids can run free.

Esplendor by Wyndham Mendoza
Esplendor by Wyndham Mendoza
4 out of 5
Corner of Maza St. and Emilio Civit St., Maipu, Mendoza
The price is S$162 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$162
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Maipu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Arena Maipu and Bodega Giol are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (302 reviews)
Buen lugar en las afueras de Mendoza
"Buen desayuno, el resort nuy completo. Eso si no esta en Mendoza sino en Maipu, a 15 minutos de Mendoza."

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2024

Esplendor by Wyndham Mendoza
Posada Verde Oliva
Posada Verde Oliva
3 out of 5
Monte Caseros 2223, Coquimbito, Maipu, Mendoza
Stay at this 3-star inn in Maipu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bodega La Rural and Bodega Penaflor are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is lovely and the staff was fantastic and so helpful. If you don’t have a car or a tour pickup, just budget 10-15 minutes for a cab/uber to get to the property since it’s a bit far from other Mendoza-area things to do (outside of Maipu)."

Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2024

Posada Verde Oliva
Park Hyatt Mendoza
Park Hyatt Mendoza
5 out of 5
Chile 1124, Mendoza, Mendoza
The price is S$280 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
S$280
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mendoza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Mendoza
"Fantastic wine list great location"

Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2025

Park Hyatt Mendoza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Le Montreal Apartments
Le Montreal Apartments
3 out of 5
567 Av. Godoy Cruz, Mendoza, Mendoza
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Mendoza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Museo Popular Callejero and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
"Excellent !"

Reviewed on 15 May, 2025

Le Montreal Apartments
Umbral del Aconcagua
Umbral del Aconcagua
3 out of 5
Rioja 1528, Mendoza, Mendoza
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Mendoza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"very nice place"

Reviewed on 21 May, 2025

Umbral del Aconcagua
Apartamentos Mendoza
Apartamentos Mendoza
3 out of 5
Lavalle 346, Mendoza, Mendoza
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Mendoza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nuestra Senora de Loreto and Plaza Sarmiento ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (238 reviews)
"Awesome apartment. Very clean, everything you need. Highly recommend 👌"

Reviewed on 15 Jun, 2025

Apartamentos Mendoza
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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