Barraquero Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barraquero
Popular places to visit
Independence Square
Visit Mendoza’s cultural heart to see museums and basilicas or simply sit in the shade with an ice cream and watch the entertainment in the plaza.
General San Martin Park
Walk or cycle around this expansive park to see the glistening lake, pay your respects at the war memorials and enjoy a great view of the city.
Plaza Italia
Find a quiet place to enjoy a siesta in this peaceful park, complete with a playground and a monument to the city’s Italian heritage.
Navarro Correas Winery
Modern facilities complement centuries-old vineyards at this Argentine winery, renowned for its Malbecs and crisp sparkling whites.
Spain Square
Unwind in one of Mendoza’s most beautiful public squares, given to Argentina by the Spanish government.
San Martin Square
Just a short walk from Mendoza’s downtown, this square is home to a monument that pays tribute to Argentina’s most beloved general.
Activities
Andes Day Trip from Mendoza Including Aconcagua, Uspallata and Puente del Inca
Tour autoguiado en bicicleta por Luján de Cuyo (Mendoza)
Mendoza: 12-KM River Rafting Tour in the Andes
Mendoza: River Rafting & Canopy in the Andes Mountain Range
Half-Day Rafting Adventure on the Mendoza River
Our pick of the best Barraquero Hotel Deals
Cabañas SNT Rafael
Park Hyatt Mendoza
The bathroom had no way to make the toilet private. The shower glass was broken and the water drained onto the floor requiring every towel to be used to dry it up. Bed was nice but really the bathroom was dangerous. I’m 60 and my husband is 70 and it felt like an obstacle course to stay dry and not ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Sheraton Mendoza Hotel
Diplomatic Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Huentala Hotel
Uma experiência maravilhosa. Amei
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hilton Mendoza
Nice clean very friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barraquero
Dorrego
You'll enjoy the restaurants and wineries in Dorrego. You might want to make time for a stop at Amado Zogbi Winery or Achaval Ferrer Florida de Tupungato Winery.
Historic Center
Wineries, mountain views and casinos highlight some notable features of Historic Center. Make a stop by Independence Square or Plaza Italia while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Belgrano Station or Mendoza Station to get around town.
Godoy Cruz
Godoy Cruz is well liked for its restaurants and wineries. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Avenida San Martin and General San Martin Park are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at San Martin Station or Pellegrini Station to get around.
La Quinta
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Quinta and surrounding area, you can visit Plaza Italia and Chile Square.
Mendoza City Center
Wineries, casinos and spas highlight some notable features of Mendoza City Center. Make a stop by Chile Square or Plaza Italia while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Mendoza Station or Belgrano Station to get around town.
Villa Hipódromo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Villa Hipódromo and surrounding area, you can visit General San Martin Park and Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.
