Impact
Your stay at Casa de Uco contributes to the reforestation of 10 square meters of native forest in the Misiones jungle.
After a full morning of trekking through the stunning Andes Mountains, relax on the vineyard with a glass of wine while a traditional Argentine Asado lunch is prepared over a fire.
Your journey
- Mendoza, Argentina
Itinerary at a glance
Arrive in Mendoza and the Uco Valley, at the base of the stunning Andes Mountains. Enjoy a traditional tapas style dinner on your first evening.
After a light breakfast, head out to the Manzano trails for a hike in the Andes. In the afternoon enjoy a traditional Argentine Asado lunch on the vineyard. Enjoy a spa treatment before a romantic dinner.
Spend the morning on horseback for a ride through the Uco valley. In the afternoon stop by two local wineries and meet with their owners and head winemakers to learn about their sustainable agriculture practices that result in award winning wines.
Another day spent in the Andes Mountains hiking the pristine trails. In the afternoon enjoy a bike ride through the estate before your final dinner paired with the perfect wines.
Enjoy a slow morning before checking out and heading to the airport for your next adventure!
Where you’ll stay
The impact
Casa de Uco is located in an arid environment, with annual rainfall of 250 mm. The water used comes from groundwater, so every liter extracted is carefully reserved. The vineyards have a drip irrigation system and achieve 90% irrigation efficiency. Soil mapping allows the identification of areas with different drainages, and using this information the team can map and identify risks of poor drainages to best conserve water. The Hotel and Winery have an internal wastewater treatment system. The waters, after being treated, irrigate an area of 200 poplars; which help offset carbon dioxide emissions.
Casa de Uco uses solar panels with the goal to consume less gas. The hotel also keeps track of the energy consumption to make sure it doesn’t exceed a certain level, especially in areas like the kitchen. Because it's located in a mountain climate and the weather gets cold in winter, the heating system can be challenging. Casa de Uco has a mixed system of radiators to maintain a stable temperature in the hotel and also a heating system in each room, which can quickly reach a comfortable temperature as soon as the guests arrive.
In Argentina, 1 hectare of land is destroyed every 3 minutes. Since deforestation is one of the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions (responsible for more GHG emissions than those of all the planes, trains and cars in the world), it is urgent to take action to prevent the advancement of deforestation. Casa de Uco is committed to reducing and offsetting their CO2 emissions. For this reason, they are donating 10 square meters of native forest in the Misiones jungle for each reservation that is made.. This will help prevent more CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere, thus offsetting the impact on the environment.
Trip summary
Accommodations
- 4 night accommodation at Casa de Uco in Mendoza, Argentina
Activities & Tours
- All activities during your stay at Casa de Uco
Airport Transfers
- Arrival and departure transfers to/from Mendoza El Plumerillo (MDZ)
Meals
- All meals during your stay at Casa de Uco in Mendoza, Argentina
Fees
- Carbon off-set fee per traveler
- Conservation levys
Trip Exclusions
- Travel Insurance
- Emergency medical insurance
- Gratuities
- Inbound flight on arrival day
- Outbound flight on departure day
- Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary or outlined in the inclusions list
- Additional sightseeings, tours, and admissions not specified in the itinerary
- Flights and transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Each itinerary can be tailored to you.
- Starting price is an average for this itinerary and is subject to change based on availability, dates, inclusions, and any customization.
- This itinerary can be added on the end of our Journey Through Argentina & Chile itinerary.
- This itinerary can be added on the end or beginning of our Chile’s National Wonders itinerary.
- This itinerary can be added on the end or beginning of our Retreat to Chiloé itinerary.
- Currency Information: Argentine Peso
- Wifi available at the resort
- Electricity: Type C and I
- Climate: Sitting at 2,200 feet above sea level, Mendoza and the Uco Valley is a high arid desert. Summers are hot and winters are cool. Temperature range from 5 - 30 °C.
- Passports are required and must be valid for six months after your departure.
- Please consult your physician for any required or suggested vaccinations for this region.
- Should any visas be required for travel to this region, it is the travelers responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents.
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- Water Conservation: Casa de Uco is located in an arid environment, with annual rainfall of 250 mm. The water used comes from groundwater, so every liter extracted is carefully reserved. The vineyards have a drip irrigation system and achieve 90% irrigation efficiency. Soil mapping allows the identification of areas with different drainages, and using this information the team can map and identify risks of poor drainages to best conserve water. The Hotel and Winery have an internal wastewater treatment system. The waters, after being treated, irrigate an area of 200 poplars; which help offset carbon dioxide emissions.
- Sustainable Energy: Casa de Uco uses solar panels with the goal to consume less gas. The hotel also keeps track of the energy consumption to make sure it doesn’t exceed a certain level, especially in areas like the kitchen. Because it's located in a mountain climate and the weather gets cold in winter, the heating system can be challenging. Casa de Uco has a mixed system of radiators to maintain a stable temperature in the hotel and also a heating system in each room, which can quickly reach a comfortable temperature as soon as the guests arrive.
- Carbon Neutral Journey: In Argentina, 1 hectare of land is destroyed every 3 minutes. Since deforestation is one of the main causes of greenhouse gas emissions (responsible for more GHG emissions than those of all the planes, trains and cars in the world), it is urgent to take action to prevent the advancement of deforestation. Casa de Uco is committed to reducing and offsetting their CO2 emissions. For this reason, they are donating 10 square meters of native forest in the Misiones jungle for each reservation that is made.. This will help prevent more CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere, thus offsetting the impact on the environment.
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