Chacras de Coria is a boutique village in Luján de Cuyo department, 12 kilometers south of Mendoza city (15-20 minutes by car via RN 40), known as the most sophisticated neighborhood in Greater Mendoza for its concentration of premium restaurants, luxury boutique hotels, and small family wineries. Originally an area of farms ("chacras" in Spanish) and weekend homes for traditional Mendoza families (its name comes from agricultural plots and the Coria family who owned 19th-century lands here), Chacras transitioned over the last two decades into a high-end wine tourism destination without losing its village identity: General Espejo Plaza with century-old trees, tree-lined streets with historic mansions, Saturday producer markets, and a day-and-night atmosphere that combines Mendoza's neighborhood life with cosmopolitan offerings. It is an alternative base to Mendoza city for travelers seeking quiet, vineyard landscapes and immediate proximity (5-15 km) to Luján de Cuyo's great wineries: Vistalba (Carlos Pulenta), Lagarde, Achaval-Ferrer, Luigi Bosca, Renacer, Catena Zapata, Norton. The dining scene is among the country's most acclaimed: 1884 Francis Mallmann (Patagonian fire cuisine, inside Bodega Escorihuela), Almacén del Sur (7-course tasting menu from the kitchen garden), La Bourgogne by Vistalba (Jean-Paul Bondoux's French haute cuisine), Brindillas, Anna Bistró, Lobby. Boutique hotels range from Relais & Châteaux (Cavas Wine Lodge, USD 480-780/night, 14 private cabins with pool and Andes views) to historic B&Bs (Casa Glebinias, USD 280-420; Postales Hotel Boutique, USD 180-280; Casa Antucura, USD 220-340). Budget travelers should stay in Mendoza city and visit Chacras as a half-day gastronomic excursion. The General Espejo Plaza is the village heart with a Saturday artisan market (local products, small wineries, handcrafted bakery). The Casa de Fader museum (home-studio of painter Fernando Fader, 1890) is 4 blocks away and offers guided visits (USD 5). Other activities: cooking class at Almacén del Sur (USD 80-120), bike tour through small wineries (USD 25-45 rental), horseback riding at a finca (USD 35-65), spa and massage at hotels (USD 60-150). Best season: March-May (harvest + fall foliage) and September-November (spring). It is one of the safest neighborhoods in Greater Mendoza — upper-middle-class residential with regular police presence and a well-lit central square.
Getting there — distances & times
| From | Distance | Flight | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendoza city | 12 km | — | 15-20 min |
| MDZ Airport (Plumerillo) | 20 km | — | 25 min |
| Maipú (winery zone) | 18 km | — | 25 min |
| Uco Valley (Tunuyán) | 75 km | — | 1h 15 |
| San Rafael | 240 km | — | 3 hrs |
| Buenos Aires (flight to MDZ) | 1050 km | 1h 40 + 25 min by car | — |
Typical prices by category
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cavas Wine Lodge (cabin night) | USD 480-780 |
| Casa Glebinias (B&B night) | USD 280-420 |
| Casa Antucura (night) | USD 220-340 |
| Boutique 4★ hotel (night) | USD 150-280 |
| Posada / mid-range B&B | USD 80-150 |
| 1884 Francis Mallmann (per pers.) | USD 80-130 |
| Almacén del Sur (tasting menu) | USD 70-100 |
| La Bourgogne by Vistalba | USD 90-140 |
| Mid-range restaurant (per pers.) | USD 25-45 |
| Café / breakfast | USD 8-15 |
| Bike tour 2 wineries | USD 35-60 |
| Horseback riding 2 hours | USD 35-65 |
| Cooking class | USD 80-120 |
| MDZ airport transfer | USD 35-55 |
2026 prices in USD (approximate). Top restaurants require reservation 1-2 weeks ahead.
Top Restaurants in Chacras
1884 Francis Mallmann
Mendoza's most famous restaurant. Patagonian fire cuisine by chef Francis Mallmann, inside the historic Bodega Escorihuela Gascón (Av. Belgrano 1188, Godoy Cruz — technically on Chacras' edge). À la carte or tasting menu with pairing. Signature dish: spit-roasted lamb. USD 80-130 per person without wine. Reserve 2-3 weeks ahead. Closed Mondays.
Almacén del Sur
Open kitchen with organic produce from the on-site garden. 7-course tasting menu (USD 70-100 without wines). Rural setting with wine gallery to take home and cooking classes available. One of Mendoza's most-reviewed gastronomic experiences. Reserve online.
La Bourgogne by Vistalba
French haute cuisine by chef Jean-Paul Bondoux inside Vistalba winery (owned by Carlos Pulenta). Classic French cooking with local products. USD 90-140 per person. Wine pairing with the Vistalba Tomero and Corte line. Lunch and dinner with reservation.
Brindillas
Mendoza market cuisine with regional product. More accessible (USD 35-55). Intimate atmosphere. Menu changes weekly.
Anna Bistró
European bistro with French and Italian influences. Fresh pasta, magret de canard, tarte tatin. USD 30-50 per person. Tree-shaded patio.
Lobby
Young author cuisine, more avant-garde proposal. USD 40-70. Author cocktails. Good for groups.
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Boutique hotels in Chacras
Book Cavas Wine Lodge, Casa Glebinias, Casa Antucura, Postales and other Chacras boutique hotels. Free cancellation on most.
Chacras gastronomic tour
Visit 3 restaurants and 1 neighboring winery with sommelier guide. Lunch + dinner + winery + transport. Full day from Mendoza.
Bike tour wineries + Chacras
Bike rental + self-guided route through 3 small Chacras wineries + lunch at a winery. Full day, 8-10 km gentle pedaling.
Boutique Hotels of Chacras
Cavas Wine Lodge (Relais & Châteaux)
The most exclusive lodging in Chacras and one of Argentina's most acclaimed boutique hotels. 14 private cabins of 60 m² with private pool, terrace with Andes view, fireplace and spa tub. Gourmet restaurant with paired menu. Spa with vinotherapy treatments. USD 480-780/night. Member of Relais & Châteaux since 2007.
Casa Glebinias B&B
1920s historic mansion with 1-hectare gardens. 6 unique rooms with original décor. Gourmet breakfast with garden produce. Outdoor pool. Intimate, family atmosphere. USD 280-420/night.
Postales Hotel Boutique
Contemporary hotel of 12 rooms with minimalist Mendoza design. Spa, climatized pool, à-la-carte restaurant. USD 180-280/night.
Casa Antucura
6-room boutique in restored mansion. Pool, gardens, breakfast with artisanal products. USD 220-340/night.
Finca Adalgisa
B&B on a 1923 finca with on-site winery (Bodega Adalgisa). 8 rooms with vineyard views. Wine tasting included. USD 130-220/night.
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Neighboring Wineries (5-20 km)
- Vistalba (Carlos Pulenta) — 8 min, La Bourgogne restaurant, premium wines.
- Luigi Bosca — 5 min, historic winery founded 1901.
- Lagarde — 10 min, world top 5 (Forbes #5).
- Achaval-Ferrer — 12 min, Malbec icon from Finca Altamira.
- Catena Zapata — 20 min, Mayan pyramid in Agrelo.
- Renacer — 15 min, premium boutique.
- Norton — 18 min in Perdriel.
- Chandon — 22 min, French sparklings.
How to Fit Chacras Into Your Itinerary
Chacras can be a complete base or complement to a broader itinerary:
- 2-3 nights in Chacras + visits to Luján de Cuyo wineries + top restaurants.
- 1 night Chacras + 1 night Uco Valley to know both wine zones.
- Mendoza city (downtown) + Chacras (gastronomy): 4-5 days combining city + wineries.
- Half-day excursion from Mendoza for lunch + 1 winery.
See full itineraries: 3 days · 5 days · 7 days. For more wineries, see the complete Mendoza wineries guide.
