Christmas and New Year in Mendoza

In Mendoza the holidays are spent in full summer: outdoor dinners, the pool the next day and a toast with local sparkling wine. From mid-December there are Christmas markets, concerts and events to see the year out, and shops usually extend their hours for gift shopping.

Keep in mind that on December 24 and 31 many businesses close early, that December 25 and January 1 are public holidays, and that several restaurants put together special menus for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve with advance booking: if you want to dine out, book ahead. Below you'll find the holiday schedule, current deals and places to eat, buy panettone or shop for gifts.