Explore Mendoza City’s rich heritage on foot with our self-guided walking itinerary connecting colonial foundations, 19th-century plaza architecture, and vibrant urban avenues.
✓ Last verified: August 2026
Self-Guided Walking Itinerary
Stop 1 (Plaza Pedro del Castillo): Explore the original 1561 foundation site of Mendoza.
Stop 2 (Ruinas de San Francisco): View the preserved adobe arches of the 18th-century Jesuit church destroyed in the 1861 earthquake.
Stop 3 (Pasaje San Martín): Walk through the historic 1926 art deco commercial arcade.
Stop 4 (Plaza Independencia): Finish at the heart of the modern 1863 rebuilt city center.