Posada De Rosas: Your Base For Exploring Mendoza, Argentina, One Of “50 Places Of A Lifetime”

Oct. 17, 2009 - PRLog -- “World-class wines” and “world-class attractions.” That’s how National Geographic Traveler Magazine recently described Mendoza, Argentina on its “50 Places of a Lifetime” visiting list.

   The Posada de Rosas, a boutique inn located in the center of Mendoza, offers the perfect base, convenient and comfortable, for exploring both the city and the surrounding region.

   “We welcome guests from all over the world who come to Mendoza to experience the wine country, the city’s vibrant cultural life, and the majestic Andes mountains,” says co-owner Riccardo Accurso.  “At the end of a day of wine-tasting or exploring the city or mountains, our tranquil garden, pool and terrace provide a relaxing retreat and a chance to compare notes with other guests.”

   Amazing Mendoza Tours  (http://www.amazingmendoza.com ) the Posada’s parent company, can arrange wine-tasting tours, excursions into the Andes mountains, a city tour and other special activities such as cooking classes, a typical Argentine barbeque, private wine tastings, attendance at tango and other cultural events, and opportunities to meet the locals.

       From their base at the Posada, guests have easy access to Mendoza’s many attractions. Foodies find the Posada within walking distance of top restaurants, ice cream parlors, sidewalk cafes and expresso bars, and the city’s Central Market.

   It’s a 10-15 minute walk to Mendoza’s main square, Plaza Independencia. For shopping, guests peruse the artisan fairs at Plaza Independencia and other nearby plazas, the leather goods and “regional” shops on Las Heras Street, and the boutiques on the Sarmiento pedestrian street and nearby Aristides Villanueva.

    Strolling up nearby Emilio Civit Street, Mendoza’s equivalent of New York’s Fifth Avenue, guests marvel at the varied architectural styles of the imposing homes. San Martin Park, with its rose gardens, lake, and walking or biking paths beckons to visitors who savor a chance to experience nature in the city.

   The innkeepers of Posada de Rosas and owners of Amazing Mendoza Tours are North Americans Ellen Hoffman and Riccardo Accurso. Both have lived for extended periods in Spain and are fluent in Spanish. Riccardo is a jewelry designer and maker and Ellen is a free-lance writer who has served as a cultural guide for trips to Spain sponsored by the U.S. Smithsonian Institution and National Trust for Historic Preservation.

   The Posada has five rooms—two in the main house and three studios with kitchenettes located a few steps across the patio, alongside the garden and pool. Rooms in the house cost $100 U.S. per night and studios, $125.00 per night, with some seasonal variations. Rates include Continental breakfast. The Posada also offers custom packages that include lodging, tours and activities such as cooking classes.

    For more information, contact: ellen@posadaderosas.com or call 304-876-2243 in the U.S. In Mendoza, the Posada also has a U.S. phone number, 304-579-4068.

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Small American-owned tour company, specializing in high-end and custom tours in Argentina wine country. Also operates Posada de Rosas, a boutique inn in the center of Mendoza. Tours offer wine tasting, food, art and culture, Andes mountains visits.