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Visiting Olive-oil tasting in Maipú
Maipú is also Mendoza's olive country, and several producers along the bike route explain pressing and serve tastings of extra-virgin oils, tapenades and preserves.
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Quick answer
Olive-oil tasting in Maipú is an experience in Maipú, Mendoza. Allow 45 minutes; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Maipú
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- food, kids and shopping
- Best months
- May and September–October
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About Olive-oil tasting in Maipú
Maipú is also Mendoza's olive country, and several producers along the bike route explain pressing and serve tastings of extra-virgin oils, tapenades and preserves. It is a good break between wineries and a useful stop for those who do not drink.
Tip: Buy oil in tins rather than glass bottles if it is going in your luggage.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 45 minutes.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Maipú, flat vineyard roads, olive groves and bike rental shops southeast of the city.
Best time to visit Olive-oil tasting in Maipú
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- September: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- May: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, moderate 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
Olive-oil tasting in Maipú is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Plaza Independencia and Luján de Cuyo wineries.
- No. 14 of the 14 sights in our Mendoza things-to-do list.
- A family favourite in Mendoza with kids.
Near Olive-oil tasting in Maipú
Also in Maipú, so you can walk between them:
- Maipú wineries by bike — full day, mid-priced
If you like Olive-oil tasting in Maipú
- Plaza Independencia — Microcentro, 45 minutes
- Luján de Cuyo wineries — Luján de Cuyo wine country, Full day
- Mercado Central — Microcentro, 45 minutes
- Paseo Sarmiento — Microcentro, 30–60 minutes
Staying near Olive-oil tasting in Maipú
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.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Olive-oil tasting in Maipú?
Plan 45 minutes. With Maipú wineries by bike nearby, it fits a half-day in Maipú.
+Is Olive-oil tasting in Maipú free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Olive-oil tasting in Maipú?
May and September–October, the quietest of the good months. Buy oil in tins rather than glass bottles if it is going in your luggage.
+Do I need to book Olive-oil tasting in Maipú in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Olive-oil tasting in Maipú good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Mendoza. Mendoza works well for families who like the outdoors: a huge park with a lake, Andes road trips, thermal pools and rafting for older children.