- Purpose: New Years Celebration
- Stops Along the Way: Buenos Aires, Colonia, Iguazu Falls, Mendoza, Uco Valley
- Description: Argentinian wine trip
- Group Profile: Couple
- Activity Level: Low to Moderate
- Resources: Argentina Planning Quick Facts & Itinerary Planning Template
- Stories: Argentine Asado on New Year’s Eve
- Itinerary Developed by: Village & Vine Travel
- Note: As you will read in my Observations I did very little to no research and planning for this trip. On reflection I deeply regret that we did not fly from Mendoza to Chile (just over the Andes Mountains) to tour the vineyards outside of Santiago. Two to three additional days added onto this itinerary would have allowed us to experience the food and wine of Chile. This was a mistake as it is unlikely that we will get back to South America.
11-Day Itinerary: Argentina & Uruguay
| Day | Stops | Itinerary | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A |
Travel day |
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| 2 | Buenos Aires |
Arrive Buenos Aires |
Melia was centrally located and the staff were very friendly. |
| 3 | Buenos Aires |
Buenos Aires group guided tour |
We made arrangements at the hotel for this group tour. |
| 4 | Colonia, Uruguay |
Take the Buquebus High Speed Boat to Colonia, Uruguay The historic quarter of Colonia del Sacramento, founded in 1680, evokes old Lisbon with its Portuguese-influenced architecture and winding streets. The area, located in southwestern Uruguay on the Rio de la Plata, was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Major sights include Iglesia Matriz, the country’s oldest church, the Municipal Museum and a 17th-century port jutting into the river. |
Recommended by the hotel. I’m so glad that we did this day trip to Uruguay. Colonia is a lovely village with beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets. Lunch at Charco was memorable for both food and view. |
| 5 | Iguazu Falls |
Depart Buenos Aires (BA) on Aerolíneas Argentinas for Iguazu Falls |
While this was a long day it was worth it! We booked this flight after arriving in BA. |
| 6 | Mendoza |
Checkout Melia Recoleta Plaza |
I booked this flight prior to leaving the US |
| 7 | Chacras de Coria |
8:30-12:30AM New Years Eve Argentine Asado hosted by the owners of Casa Glebinias |
Beautiful way to celebrate the new year. |
| 8 | Chacras de Coria |
New Years Day – Wineries and other places closed |
I failed to factor in closures due to the new year’s holiday. |
| 9 | Barrancas |
Tour of the vineyards at Finca Agostino Winery prior to joining a cooking class where we learned to make empanadas |
Prior to arrival Casa Glebinias made the arrangements for our wine tour and cooking class. |
| 10 | Tupungato |
Uco Valley Winery Tour including: Andeluna, Salentein, and La Azul (with lunch) |
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| 11 | Travel Day |
Depart Mendoza |
Relatively easy connections to the international airport – we had allowed sufficient time. |
Mary Beth I have a passion for creating and experiencing unforgettable moments and sharing those with others. I hope that this story has helped you experience one of those moments.
