Free tour

Tour of the Founding Heart of Mendoza

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Mendoza

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: Spanish

Guru: SofÍa

Registered on 04 December 2024

Hello! I'm Sofia, a graduate in Tourism and Hospitality, and a tour guide at Turistear MDZ. I love sharing my passion for history and culture, and on this tour we'll explore the Founding Area together, a place full of fascinating stories that have marked the development of our city. Join me to discover every corner and the secrets that make this place so special. You can't miss it!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

We invite you to discover the history and legacy of Mendoza through a fascinating tour of its founding area.

We will start at Plaza Pedro del Castillo, the heart of the colonial city, where you can breathe the air of its origins. Then, we will explore the imposing ruins of the Church of San Francisco that was destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1861.

We will continue our journey at the Casa de San Martín Museum, an emblematic place that connects us with the figure of one of the great heroes of independence.

Finally, we will explore the post-earthquake architecture of the area until we reach a winery where we will taste regional wine.

We are waiting for you!

Tickets not included:
- San Martin House Museum: $5,720
- Winery: $5,000

For more information call +54 9 2612465051

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Ituzaingó y Juan B. Alberdi (Capital, Mendoza), M5502 Capital, Mendoza, Argentina

I will be next to the Pedro del Castillo monument on the corner of Ituzaingó and Alberdi streets with a colorful umbrella

Outside visit

Plaza Pedro del Castillo

Free entry

Ruinas Jesuíticas de San Francisco

Outside visit

Parque O'Higgins

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).