A night at Posada Salentein
Posada Salentein is located in Valle de Uco, about 100 km from Mendoza town. It is a special, small-scale, comfortable Posada, in the heart of the vineyards of Bodega Salentein.
A warm welcome at Posada Salentein
In Posada Salentein, guests are welcomed to enjoy all the beauty that this region has to offer. The overwhelming Andes mountains, the sun and the fantastic wines. Activity is possible in the form of wonderful hikes or horseback rides. The proud owner of Bodega Salentein is the late Mr. Mijndert Pon of Pon Holding.
The posada has 16 rooms spread over 3 houses scattered over the estate. The location of the posada exudes tranquillity and simplicity. Here you can enjoy an excellent service. The accommodation has a restaurant and a swimming pool overlooking the mountains of the Andes.
Cultural and gastronomic centre Killka
On the beautiful estate of Salentein, amidst the vineyards, stands an impressive cultural and gastronomic centre with a surface of 5000 m2. The centre is built on the entrance to the sacred place where the Huarpes Indians used to look at the stars. The cultural centre carries the name 'Killka', which in the dialect of the Huarpes Indians means 'entrance'.
The Killka museum, located on the estate of Bodega Salentein is a 'must' for art lovers. Here an art collection with contemporary art from Argentina and 19th and 20th century art from the Netherlands is exhibited. In the Argentine collection you will find works by renowned artists, but also beautiful work by new very talented artists. All art has a high level and a deep view on the essence of Argentina. In the Dutch collection you will find paintings of classical Dutch landscapes and everyday life. The Dutch artists have tried to depict their surroundings in great detail with all their daily events.
Wine & Dine
The restaurant of Posada Salentein is called Killka restaurant and can seat over 80 guests. At Salentein and Killka everything revolves around wine and art, or in an artistic ambiance you can enjoy culinary delights with fantastic matching wines from their own bodega. The relaxed atmosphere, the beautiful rural surroundings amidst the vineyards, the beautiful art and the excellent gastronomy make this a very special restaurant not to be missed.
Visit Posada Salentein?
Would you like to visit Posada Salentein during your tour through Argentina and are you curious about the possibilities? We are happy to help you. If desired, we can work out a travel itinerary for you, including a stay in Posada Salentein. Do you have a question? Then please feel free to contact us. Call +31 073 610 62 04 or send an e-mail to info@sapapanatravel.nl.