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[title]If there’s a place that understood before anyone else how sophistication is lived today—without rigidity, without forced labels, and with experience at its core—not only through gastronomy or luxury hospitality, that place is Las Palapas. What began as a well-executed sunset in Potrerillos has become a must on Mendoza’s (and the country’s) lifestyle agenda. The 2026 season, titled Origen del Templo, doesn’t just open a new chapter; it cements this space as a true benchmark for premium entertainment in the heart of the mountains.
Located at the Gran Hotel Potrerillos, Las Palapas returns from January 18 to April 25 with a proposal that blends international music, author-driven gastronomy, and an aesthetic curation that dialogues with the landscape. This isn’t just about listening to DJs—it’s about living a full afternoon where the surroundings are part of the show.
Las Palapas 2026: the most sophisticated summer experience in Mendoza
Las Palapas is no longer just a sunset—it’s its own language. A space where value is understood through experience, where music is felt with your feet on the ground and your eyes on the Andes, and where every detail—from the lineup to the plate, from the drink to the stage—is designed for enjoyment without excess. This evolution has taken the project beyond music alone, turning it into a complete sensory experience where the setting is as much a protagonist as the lineup.
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Las Palapas in Potrerillos: design, landscape, and a connection with nature
The space’s growth has been organic and intentional: strategically placed viewpoints, walkways that invite unhurried exploration, and spots designed to pause, observe, and take in the scenery. Nothing is left to chance—every platform, elevation, and angle engages with the mountains, the lake, and Potrerillos’ ever-changing sky. It’s a place that invites movement and discovery, turning every visit into an immersive experience where architecture accompanies—without imposing on—the natural setting.
Caring for the environment is part of the project’s DNA. Las Palapas has grown with the understanding that the value of its proposal lies not in intervening more, but in doing it better. Landscape integration, responsible use of space, measured lighting, and preservation of the natural surroundings create an experience that respects and celebrates the mountain. Here, nature isn’t a backdrop—it’s the axis of everything. Dancing, toasting, and sharing in this context creates a different, more conscious and deeper connection, where enjoyment is amplified precisely because the environment is protected. An elegant, contemporary way of understanding high-end entertainment, in harmony with the place that makes it possible.
Tienda Las Palapas: Mendoza design with a mountain spirit
That identity extends to Tienda Las Palapas, a space where Mendoza design meets the mountain. Objects, garments, and curated pieces capture the spirit of the project: wind, sun, earth, fire, and Potrerillos’ endless sunsets. Among its highlights is a collaboration with Gianni Di Paolo—a capsule that weaves together design, territory, and identity. Timeless and full of character, it’s a way to take a piece of the Palapas universe beyond the sunset.
Las Palapas 2026 lineup: international DJs and cutting-edge electronic music
Music remains the heart of the temple—and this season, the bar is raised.
The 2026 program brings together international artists making their Mendoza debut alongside key names from the global electronic scene, confirming the project’s steady growth.
Highlights include MËSTIZA, the Spanish duo renowned for fusing electronic music with the passion of flamenco. Another Spanish act, Cuartero, joins with his powerful energy and precise, groove-driven sound full of feeling. They’re joined by a meticulously curated roster: Deer Jade, PAAX, Kevin Di Serna, Jay de Lys, LondonGround, Victoria Whynot, among others.
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The musical journey moves between organic house, melodic sounds, and elegant tech house, always aligned with the venue’s mood: long sunsets, a cold drink in hand, and a dance floor that comes alive without rush. The Heineken Season accompanies the entire program, and February reaches its peak with a special Carnival celebration—one of the most anticipated weekends of the summer.
Las Palapas 2026: food and drink are part of the experience
At Las Palapas, the experience doesn’t end when the sun goes down. Gastronomy and cocktails play a central role and are conceived as part of the sensory journey.
The kitchen is led by chef Diego Salvador, one of the most interesting names on the local scene. His proposal combines quality ingredients, contemporary techniques, and a relaxed take on fine dining. Dishes designed for sharing, familiar flavors with unexpected twists, and execution that matches the rhythm of the place without compromising on standards.
At the bar, Andean author-driven cocktails complete the circle. Drinks crafted with premium spirits and regional botanicals—high-altitude herbs, red fruits, mountain aromas—serve as a liquid translation of the landscape. Refreshing, precise, and full of identity, they’re ideal companions to the music without stealing the spotlight.
The Origen del Templo season confirms what we already knew: in Mendoza, even the mountains know how to dance. And Las Palapas is where it happens.