Horseback ride with a view of the mountains in the region, located some 60 miles [100 km] from the capital of the province. There, the peaks reach an altitude of 3,940 feet [1,200 m]
Valle de Uco is famous for being one of the greenest and most fertile areas in Mendoza and for having luxury hotels. Above, vegetation known as cortadera and typical flowers
Above, the sun sets on the vineyard at the hotel The Vines & Spa
Detail of the mane of a horse that takes visitors on tours of the area
Mendoza is responsible for 70% of the wine production in Argentina and is home to 165 bodegas. Above, detail of a tasting session at a winery
The most famous Mendoza wines are made from malbec grapes, but the region also produces cabernet sauvignon, merlot, tempranillo, and pinot noir wines, among others
Above, detail of the harvest in a vineyard