Maipú, city in Mendoza Province, Argentina
Maipú is a city near Mendoza known for wine and olive oil production. Historic wineries like Giol and López sit alongside newer operations like Trapiche, while the Olive Road features family-run farms that have operated for generations, shaping the town's agricultural character.
Founded in 1861 by José Alberto de Ozamis and Friar Manuel Apolinario Vázquez, the city attracted Spanish, Italian, and Swiss immigrants seeking new opportunities. Their arrival transformed the dry landscape into extensive agricultural plantations that defined the region's economic identity.
Maipú is named after a historic battle and remains deeply rooted in wine and olive oil traditions that shape daily life. The wineries and farms serve as gathering places where families pass down their crafts and visitors witness the pride locals take in their agricultural heritage.
Visitors can explore wineries and olive farms with hourly guided tours or rent bicycles to tour the countryside at their own pace. The harvest season offers the best experience, when the community is active and you can witness production firsthand.
The Flower Clock, opened in 2006, is the first of its kind in the province and one of the few in all of Argentina. The Museum of Wine and Harvest reveals how this drink became central to Argentina's national identity.
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