Visiting Maipú wineries by bike

About Maipú wineries by bike

In Coquimbito, Maipú, rental shops supply bikes and a map of wineries, olive-oil producers and small artisanal liqueur and chocolate makers along mostly flat roads. A typical day links three or four tastings, from historic family bodegas to boutique producers.

Tip: Start in the morning before the afternoon heat, eat lunch at a winery restaurant, and avoid riding on main roads after several tastings.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: Full day.
• Cost: Mid-priced.
• Book ahead: Some wineries take visitors only by reservation; book tastings a day or two ahead, especially at weekends.
• Where: Maipú, flat vineyard roads, olive groves and bike rental shops southeast of the city.

Best time to visit Maipú wineries by bike

Maipú wineries by bike is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• April: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
• September: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• October: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.

When to visit Mendoza has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Maipú wineries by bike is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Plaza Independencia and Luján de Cuyo wineries.

• No. 10 of the 14 sights in our Mendoza things-to-do list.

Near Maipú wineries by bike

Also in Maipú, so you can walk between them:

• Olive-oil tasting in Maipú — 45 minutes, low cost

If you like Maipú wineries by bike

• Luján de Cuyo wineries — Luján de Cuyo wine country, Full day
• Parque General San Martín — Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva, 2–3 hours
• Cerro Arco — Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva, 3–4 hours return

Staying near Maipú wineries by bike

Stay in Maipú ($$) to walk here: flat vineyard roads, olive groves and bike rental shops southeast of the city. All areas to stay in Mendoza.

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