Time magazine chose Mendoza as one of the top 100 destinations in the world

For the third time, the famous magazine Time published what are the 100 best places in the world in 2021. Among the destinations or sites selected, there are wide alternatives such as Antarctica, to large cities or even to neighborhoods. Mendoza managed to get on the list.

While the text clarifies that not all may be able to be visited by the pandemic, it invites you to visit them through photos and descriptions of their biggest attractions.

To define the list, Time solicited nominations of places from its international network of correspondents and collaborators. The eye was on those who offer new experiences and they knew innovate faced with the complications that marked the covid-19 for the tourism.

“Mendoza is a peaceful agricultural province of Argentina where wine bars and barbecues are a must. In the surrounding wine region (the most famous in the country) ”, one can read in the magazine.

The publication highlights Casa de Uco Vineyards & Wine Resort. “It sits next to its own lagoon and offers an epic traditional barbecue, or barbecue, in the vineyards.”

The other of the establishments mentioned is La Central Vermuteria, recently opened. “The classic tradition of the vermouth bar (vermouth on tap, small plates, pleasant atmosphere) in Buenos Aires counts,” they explain.

The article highlights the gastronomy offered by the province and mentions the restaurant Ramos Generales, one of the nine run by the famous Argentinian chef Francis Mallmann, and Gaia.

“A local chef prepares six-course meals using ingredients from the restaurant’s organic garden.”

Finally, the prestigious magazine advises its readers to take home-made cutlery as a souvenir and to be inspired at home by the flavors of Mendoza.

Other destinations

From Latin America they managed to enter several places. Among them is La Paz, Mexico.

“The epic encounters with marine life are the main attraction of La Paz and its surroundings; these are the waters that Jacques Cousteau called “the world’s aquarium”, and there are many boat trips to choose from, “the magazine explains.

Quito it was also selected from among the best places in the world. “Ecuador’s awe-inspiring capital is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its colonial center is full of examples of 16th to 18th century architecture and design.”

José Ignacio, Uruguay; Hidden Port, Mexico; Patagonia National Park, Chile; Other destinations recognized by Time are Costa Rica and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia.

Antartide it was the chosen continent. In addition to its traditional natural beauty, this year two special events will put it in the eyes of the world.

On December 4, a solar eclipse will leave it completely dark for a few minutes. Several cruise lines offer special shipments. The next similar effect will take place on December 15, 2039.

Notable European sites include Cannes and Paris in France, Coimbra in Portugal, Bath and Edinburgh in the UK, and Madrid in Spain, among others.

From Asia, Osaka and Tokyo were recognized in Japan; Phu Quoc, Vietnam and Siem Raep, Cambodia.