Yendo by Glup!: Sofi Pachano and everything you can’t miss in Mendoza

Every Thursday from 6 to 7 pm, Sofi Pachano turns on the camera and sets off on a journey with Alan Gold and Matzorama. No passport or carry-on needed: with Yendo by Glup! (Time Out Buenos Aires’ streaming channel), you head straight to your next destination without leaving the couch.

In the last episode, the compass pointed to Mendoza, the land of wine. If you’re planning your next trip and want to know what to do in Mendoza, where to drink great wine, which wineries to visit, or what experiences to add to your itinerary, this recap will save you (and so will this section).

With special guests like Agustín Neglia (Mendoza influencer and creator of Modo Selfie) and Lady Brillantina, co-host of QUÉ PASA on Glup!, the team shared unmissable tips to travel like a local. And if you watched the show but didn’t manage to jot down every detail, don’t worry—we’ve got all their recommendations right here.

Sofi Pachano’s favorite Mendoza wineries

(If you’re searching “wineries to visit in Mendoza,” start with these):

• Casa Vigil

• Santa Julia

• Riccitelli

• Durigutti

• Catena Zapata

• López

• Trapiche

• Salentein

Lady Brillantina’s picks (bars and local experiences)

If you’re looking for cool bars in Mendoza and original plans:

• Grab a drink at La Central, Bar La Feliz, or Tower Bar Piso 14 (plus other local bars worth visiting).

• Take a gastro tour on the Metrotranvía (all the stops are here).

• Experience Las Palapas in Potrerillos, launching its new 2025 season: “Origen del Templo.”

Goldie’s recommendations (for foodies and relaxation)

• Visit Olivícola Laur for a top olive oil tasting.

• Don’t miss the Cacheuta Hot Springs or Aconcagua Park.

• Dine at Abrasado restaurant at Bodega Los Toneles (full winery review here).

• Two more great spots: Centauro and El Gallego bodegón.

• Treat yourself to an ice cream at Dante Soppelsa’s legendary parlor (but first, check out our interview with this master of artisanal gelato).

Matzorama’s plans (full adventure mode)

If adrenaline is your thing, here’s what to do in Mendoza when adventure calls:

• Visit Villavicencio Nature Reserve.

• Don’t miss the Vendimia Gay festival in March.

• Kayak in Potrerillos.

• Try Wine & Ride (cycling + wine, only for the brave).

• Go rafting on the rapids.

• Hike up Cerro de la Gloria.

• Explore the desert landscapes of Los Altos Limpios.

With this list, you’ve got the very best of Mendoza in one place: wineries, bars, wine routes, hot springs, adventure activities, and unique getaways. And if you want to relive it all, you know what to do: Thursdays at 6 pm, Yendo by Glup! is your one-way ticket.