Godoy Cruz
Mendoza's vibrant adjacent suburb — a favorite among young professionals for its nightlife strip on Arístides Villanueva, craft beer scene, and lower rents just minutes from downtown.
Living in Godoy Cruz
Godoy Cruz is technically its own municipality, but it blends seamlessly into Mendoza's urban fabric — most people don't notice when they cross from one into the other. The neighborhood has become the go-to area for younger expats and professionals drawn to its combination of affordability, energy, and the famous Arístides Villanueva strip. Avenida Arístides Villanueva is Mendoza's answer to Palermo Hollywood — a 15-block stretch of bars, restaurants, craft breweries, and late-night spots that comes alive every Thursday through Saturday.
The energy is fun without being overwhelming, and the prices are a fraction of Buenos Aires equivalents. Beyond the strip, Godoy Cruz is a mix of residential blocks, small plazas, and commercial streets. The housing stock is mostly low-rise apartments and houses, with modern developments going up along the main avenues.
Rents here are even lower than Centro Mendoza, making it popular with digital nomads and longer-term expats. The Metrotranvía (Mendoza's light rail) connects Godoy Cruz to the center in about 15 minutes, and the cycling infrastructure is better here than most Argentine cities. The neighborhood also borders some of Mendoza's best parks, including Parque General San Martín to the northwest.
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At a Glance
Including rent, food, transport, and entertainment
No direct Subte access — rely on buses and taxis
Coffee: 10+ along Arístides and side streets
Coworking: 2-3 spaces
Who Should Live Here?
- Young professionals
- Nightlife lovers
- Budget expats
- Craft beer fans
- Families seeking quiet
- Those wanting upscale living
- Light sleepers near Arístides
Highlights
- Arístides Villanueva nightlife and dining strip
- Lowest rents in greater Mendoza
- Metrotranvía connection to Centro
- Growing craft beer and wine bar scene
- Close to Parque San Martín
- Young, social atmosphere
Considerations
- Noise on and near Arístides on weekends
- Less polished than Centro
- Some blocks feel more suburban
- Limited English spoken
- Fewer coworking options
Notable Landmarks
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