Discover Mendoza's hidden pearls
(and be the first to tell everyone back home)

Mendoza by Locals is a group of experienced local guides who understood there's a desire to see more of this beautiful land than just the traditional tours.

If you already came to Mendoza once or twice, and are looking for alternatives to the typical wine tour.

+ if you want to go where we locals go

+ if you want to get in touch with our great local artists and musicians / just get to know our favorite spots in the mighty Andes

= You Just Made It To The Right Place.

Reasons why you'll enjoy hanging out with us:

  • You crave for authentic and fun (and we are).
  • We've been doing the classic tours for long enough to know what you want.
  • We take you to the secret spots otherwise you wouldn't come across with.

Our services

Choose the activity / activities that suit you.
Our tours are custom made and private.

Just you and your guide.

Wineries
Tour the vineyards in Luján de Cuyo, Maipú & Uco Valley
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At home
Barbacue, Empanada + wine tasting lesson!
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Sightseeing
Night photography in the foothills of the Andes.
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Art
Lessons with artists.
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Music
Tango @ milongas, live music.
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Vicky Mermoz
Initiator of Mendoza By Locals

Hi there! So nice to meet you 😊

During my years in tourism, I realized so many activities were not available to visitors. For instance, as a foreigner you hardly ever come across info on places we locals love going to.

My idea is to bring these two worlds closer together, your world and our world…
… only to discover that we have a lot in common - like the need for an unforgettable experience.

Let me take you there.

Just a little PS -
I've been a tour guide since 2005.
I've worked at different vineyards and tour companies. I also worked for an American wine importer.
I'm Argentinian, and speak very fluent English and Portuguese.
I attended several sommelier courses (INTA, INV, UTN).
I'm an EFL professor / translator.
I love singing and writing poetry, and turning my own poems into songs.
I made wine at home more than once (Curious? Here).
And I love fermenting other stuff as well:
I have fun making kimchi, kefir, kombucha, sunflower seed cheese, mustard, tahini, and more.

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