eSIM in Mendoza

Provincial park that includes the south face of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Americas at 6,961 meters. The park entrance is at Penitentes, about 180 km from Mendoza city on Ruta 7, with the trailhead and a series of camps further up the Horcones valley. The road is paved, the entry fee is paid in cash, and mobile data works at the entrance and at the trailhead only.

Wine-producing area 20 km south of Mendoza city, with more than 20 bodegas open for tastings. The most visited are the historic Trapiche, Zuccardi, and Catena Zapata, plus smaller family-run spots. The flat roads make it easy to bike between wineries, and the local 4G is reliable at the larger bodegas and patchy at the smaller ones farther from the main road.

High-altitude wine region about 90 km south of Mendoza city, ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters and known for the Malbec produced at the foothills of the Andes. The most visited wineries are Andeluna, Salentein, Bodega Atamisque, and the modern O. Fournier. The drive from Mendoza passes through Tunuyan, and data works in the main towns and at the winery tasting rooms.

Andean reservoir 50 km west of Mendoza city, surrounded by dry mountains and used for rafting, kayaking, and trekking. The small town of Potrerillos has a few restaurants and basic lodging, and the main beach is busy in summer. Mobile data works in the town and at the reservoir, drops to 3G in the surrounding canyon camps, and disappears on the high-mountain circuits.

Urban park designed by Carlos Thays, covering 17 square km on the western edge of the city. The park has a lake, a rose garden, a zoo, and a small hill (Cerro de la Gloria) with a monument to the Andes liberator San Martin. The Rosedal and the lake area have reliable 4G, and the higher paths on Cerro de la Gloria see 3G, so download an offline map before walking up.

Main square of Mendoza city, with leafy trees, the municipal buildings, and the Museo de Arte Moderno in a converted townhouse. The surrounding streets of the pedestrian center have the local boutique shops and the cafes that stay open late. Mobile data is reliable across the plaza and the surrounding blocks, and the Cabify pickup spot is one block west on Avenida San Martin.

Historic winery in Maipu founded in 1883, now one of the most visited in Argentina. The guided tour covers the original 1913 wine cellar, the modern production line, and the tasting room. The wine shop is the best place to ship bottles back home, and the on-site data is reliable for downloading the tour in English from the Trapiche app before the visit.

Natural hot springs 40 km southwest of Mendoza city, in a dry mountain canyon. The thermal pools are open to the public, with three levels of temperature and a small spa. The site is a half-day trip, with the on-site restaurant serving a basic lunch. Mobile data works at the entrance and the main pools, and drops to 3G on the hiking trail to the upper springs.

Hill inside Parque General San Martin, topped with a 14-meter bronze monument to Jose de San Martin and the Army of the Andes. The summit is reached by a 1-km zigzag road and a short stair, with views over Mendoza city and the Andes. The road is a popular run, the steps at the top have good 4G, and the cafe at the base has WiFi as backup.

Wine-producing town 15 km south of Mendoza city, the heartland of the Malbec grape. Bodega Norton, Lagarde, and Luigi Bosca are the most visited wineries, and the central plaza is a quiet stop between tastings. The area has reliable 4G on the main road, with some patchy signal in the side roads that lead to the smaller family-run vineyards.