Awasi Mendoza

Set out from Awasi Mendoza toward the Andes, where the landscape shifts quickly from vineyards to wide, open mountain terrain. About an hour from the lodge, your hike begins at an altitude that suits your comfort and energy levels, anywhere between 4,500 and 8,000 feet.

The route is shaped around how far you want to go and what you want to focus on, like steady walking, beautiful viewpoints or time to pause. As you move through rocky paths and open slopes, the Andes feel close and constant. The pace is slow, the air clear and the experience grounded in simplicity.

Leave the lodge on horseback and follow beautiful vineyard roads that lead toward nearby wineries such as Finca Decero and Ojo de Agua. The ride moves at an easy pace, giving you time to take in the rows of vines, the open sky and the charm of the trail.

Riding through this part of Mendoza feels relaxed, shaped around the landscape rather than a schedule. The experience continues around the table, where the ride is followed by a meal that suits the day – perhaps a picnic set among the vines or lunch back at the lodge or at the winery itself.

Step into Awasi Mendoza’s kitchen and get hands-on with dishes that sit at the heart of local cooking. The session begins with empanadas, from shaping the dough to sealing each fold, before moving on to grilled bread and a perfectly cooked eye of steak. You’ll also prepare tomaticán, a classic regional dish, followed by grilled fruits to finish on a lighter note.

Throughout the class, you’ll cook, taste and ask questions at your own pace, guided by those who know these recipes well. You’ll leave with new tastes – carrying recipe notes, ready to recreate the experience back home.