Overview
Plaza Independencia is Mendoza's largest and most important square, located in the heart of downtown and serving as the center of city life. Designed during the city's reconstruction after the 1861 earthquake, it features fountain-lined walkways shaded by trees. An underground modern art museum (Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno) displays Argentine contemporary art, and weekend craft markets set up in the square. Surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and hotels, it's the ideal starting point for sightseeing. Square and market free. Located in the city center.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (art museum: Tue-Sun 09:00-21:00).
Travel Tips
Visit on weekend evenings for a lively local atmosphere. Four satellite plazas sit one block in each direction from the main square, making a pleasant walking loop.
Hotels near Plaza Independencia
Hotels and guesthouses in Mendoza, Centro, Mendoza
Other attractions in Mendoza
Malbec Winery Tour
A world-class Malbec region where you can enjoy winery tours with the Andes as a backdrop.
Aconcagua
At 6,961m, South America's highest peak and a dream summit for mountaineers.
Puente del Inca
A natural limestone bridge with hot springs — a hidden gem in the Andes.
Parque General San Martín
A vast urban park west of downtown Mendoza with a lake, rose garden, and Andes views.
Villavicencio Natural Reserve
An Andean nature reserve with winding mountain roads and a historic thermal spa hotel.
Uspallata Valley
An Andean oasis village and filming location for 'Seven Years in Tibet.'
Termas de Cacheuta
A natural hot spring resort nestled in an Andean canyon, great to combine with winery tours.