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Family trip to Mendoza with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Mendoza Mendoza will be an awesome place for a relaxing family holiday. Travelers with children here should visit the Jardin Zoologico. This zoo is quite small, but has amazing animals from all over the world in it. There are tigers, elephants and camels. The zoo is also attractive for the abundance of greenery on its territory. It will be pleasant to stroll on its terrain on a hot day. Guests are permitted to feed some friendly inhabitants of the zoo.
Excursion over cultural sights of Mendoza - 'must visit' points of interest
Mendoza is a scenic city with unique natural attractions and historical landmarks. A major part of the tourist spots is concentrated in the central region of the city which is totally banned … Open
Another mesmerizing zoological center that will be interesting to visit with children is Zoologico Serpentario Mendoza. In this center, there is a collection of the most beautiful and dangerous snakes, as well as rare spiders. Young visitors of the center will love the artificial pond where tortoises live. Also, there is a special zone in the center with frogs. On the territory of the zoological center, there is a small restaurant where you can have a wonderful entertainment with the whole family.
Mendoza has a phenomenal aquarium too – Acuario Municipal de Mendoza. This is also an incredible place for a family holiday. It features a rich collection of exotic fish, turtles and fascinating creatures of the deep sea, the existence of which is difficult to believe at first sight. On the territory of the aquarium, there is an outfitted finished garden with special cages for lizards. Also, you can see a large pool with turtles. In the immediate vicinity of the oceanarium, there is a lovely park with a considerable measure of attractions and playgrounds for children. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Mendoza. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Walking tour through the city is a most common way to go sightseeing as the central streets of Mendoza are closed for any transport. The favorite spot of recreation among city residents and … Open
Vacationers with children ought to include visiting the Museo de Ciencias Naturales y Antropológicas Juan Cornelio Moyano in their leisure program. This exhibition hall is devoted to natural science themes and is to a great extent outfitted towards visitors with children. During the excursion, children will be able to learn about the kind of animals that inhabited our planet millions of years ago. Among the exhibits of the museum are interesting archaeological finds and realistic models of primitive animals. The museum features stuffed animals and birds typical for the region. One of the most fascinating attractions of the museum is the collection of ancient fossils.
There are many beautiful parks in the city in which it will be a pleasure to spend time with the whole family. One of the best is Saint Martin Park. There are many intriguing landmarks, beautiful fountains and convenient paths for walking and cycling on the territory of this park. The park has a lot of free space for active games. One of the favorite entertainments for vacationers with children is the feeding of birds. The park is very large, and has many sports grounds and playgrounds for children on its territory. It also has a small zoo.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Mendoza
1. The rainiest season in Mendoza is considered to be summer. Heavy rains can sufficiently change the touring plan of travelers and city guests. The most favorable season for visiting … Open
It would be remarkable to visit the Horseback Riding Expeditions with children of all ages. In this center, fascinating excursions are conducted for guests, in the course of which they are told about different breeds of horses and how to take care of them. In addition, riding lessons are organized for visitors in the center, as well as horseback excursions in the most picturesque surroundings of the city.
Travelers who are going to visit Mendoza in the warm season would be interested in going to the thermal springs Termas Cacheuta. The springs are incredibly beautiful and form a lot of natural swimming pools. Bathing in them will give both children and their folks a great deal of impressions. The city has excellent facilities for active and health recreation. It will be interesting to visit Mendoza at any time of the year.
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Zoos and gardens in/near Mendoza
♥   Zoo 'Mendoza Zoological Park' Mendoza, Mendoza Province, 6.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Interesting places to visit with children around Mendoza

Valparaíso
Moss Eisley will appeal to teenagers who are fond of board card games like Magic or Pokemon. Players from all over the city gather together here. But it is worth knowing Spanish at least at a basic level to play without difficulties. If the child is interested in ... Open »
San Carlos de Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche will be interesting for curious children. There are many opportunities for active holiday of the child here. You should pay attention to the presence of a game room, animators, and a children's club, where you can leave your child when choosing a ... Open »
Buenos Aires
School age children will enjoy their visit to the Museo Participativo De Ciencias. This museum also offers an interactive exhibition dedicated to various areas of science. Visitors are offered to make interesting tests and see how main laws of mathematics, physics, and ... Open »
Montevideo
One of the unusual attractions is Zoo Villa Dolores. It is a big zoological center with a zoo, an oceanarium, and even a planetarium. In the zoo, you can see animals from all parts of the world: giraffes, pink flamingos, rare predators, and hippos in a big lake. One ... Open »
Asuncion
Asuncion invites fans of water activities to Rakiura Water Park. It is located in a beautiful park area where pools and terraces are surrounded by thickets of trees and exotic palms. The park provides a lot of entertainment for adults and children of all ages, ... Open »
La Paz
La Paz is considered an ideal resort for fans of active recreation. Travelers with children will also not be bored here. They should definitely visit the Zoologico Municipal Vesty Pacos de La Paz, which is considered one of the best in the country. It houses a ... Open »
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