Security Guards and Private Security in Mendoza

See the Argentina page for coverage across the country.

Retail and Business Districts in Mendoza

Coverage includes the main retail and business corridors of Greater Mendoza:

• Peatonal Sarmiento
• Avenida San Martín
• Avenida Arístides Villanueva
• Palmares Open Mall
• Mendoza Plaza Shopping
• La Barraca Mall

Security Considerations in Mendoza

Greater Mendoza combines a Microcentro of street-level stores with shopping centers spread across Godoy Cruz, Guaymallén and Luján de Cuyo. Many downtown stores keep split hours with a midday closing, which creates two openings and two closings per day and calls for clearly defined rounds and key controls. Frequent visits by Chilean shoppers on long weekends and during periods of favorable exchange rates increase traffic at brand name and electronics stores.

Wine tourism sustains steady demand at hotels, wineries and restaurants, with peaks during the National Grape Harvest Festival (Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia) between late February and early March. The distances between the city, Chacras de Coria and the Uco Valley require travel and reliefs to be planned in advance. Staff who assist visitors must work in Spanish and, where possible, in English or Portuguese.

Weather conditions also affect operations: the Zonda wind can reduce visibility and disrupt traffic, and summers are hot and dry. Because the area is seismic, Post Orders include evacuation procedures, assembly points and coordination with the management of the building or shopping center.

How Coverage Works in Mendoza

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the standard for presentation and service, supervises performance and reports to the client.

Service scope, licensing and insurance for each location are confirmed before a proposal is issued. Details about licensing in Argentina are on the Argentina page.

Services in Mendoza

Common Questions

Can a Winery or Hotel in the Uco Valley Be Covered as Well as a Store in the City?

Yes, one program can include urban sites and establishments outside Greater Mendoza. Each location is assessed separately for hours, travel and reliefs, and the Post Orders are written for the features of each site.

How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.