Travelling to Mendoza with children

As in any other destination, traveling to Mendoza with children can be challenging. However, this province is very well prepared to welcome families with children of all ages, giving you options for all kind of activities designed exclusively for them.

This means that, if to the great offer of excursions that Mendoza has we add the activities that are especially for children, we find endless attractions in this destination. In fact, both the winter and summer seasons are considered high season in this province, as they coincide with some school breaks.

In short, this province has much to give to its own and foreign. Therefore, before entering on kids area, we invite you to consult our article on what to do in Mendoza according to the time. You will also find interesting information on the 5 must-see excursions in Mendoza. Now yes, let’s see what you can do with kids in Mendoza!

•         ADVENTURE WITH CHILDREN IN SAN RAFAEL

If your family wants to do adventure activities, water or mountain sports, the best option is Valle Grande, in San Rafael. Indeed, the Atuel River offers rafting circuits that are suitable for minors, as well as boating and cool-river rides through individual mini gomones.

Additionally, there are mountain activities in El Cañón del Atuel that can be perfectly carried out by children. For example: rappelling, zip line and trekking. There are age-appropriate spaces, of course, with all the security measures.

However, you should consider the apparel. Wearing clothes that are unsuitable for these activities could make the children uncomfortable and, in this sense, spoil the adventure. That’s why it’s important to take a look at what clothes to bring to Mendoza and equip yourself well for this destination.

•         LAS LEÑAS SKI CENTER

If the family trip will take place in winter, Las Leñas is an excellent alternative for large and young. Beyond the fun that for them generates the fact of exchanging snowballs, this ski and snowboard center offers you entertainment and fun from the time you enter until you leave. Get to know everything this place has to offer by clicking on this link and discover why it’s great to travel to Mendoza with children.

•         PINCHEIRA CASTLES

Another really interesting destination to visit with boys is Pincheira Castles. A nature reserve that preserves incredible geological formations that resemble castles. The most fascinating thing it’s that these monuments originated after volcanic eruptions over the tertiary era.

This place is little known and ideal to spend a few hours of the day or even the whole day. Kids love to spend hours exploring every corner and playing among the curious formations.

•         WITCH CAVERN

This activity is full of adrenaline. We are talking about an excursion in a nature reserve where you can explore caverns and cross different compartments and rooms within the mountain where majestic formations are observed (stalactites and stalagmites). An experience for the whole family, although you should consider that children under 7 years of age are not allowed in.

•         BODEGA SIN FIN WITH CHILDREN

For those adults passionate about wine tasting who want to make a visit to the vineyards, Bodega Sin Fin is perfect to go with children. It has entertaining proposals for all the members of the family, being among them the possibility of the kids imitating their parents by tasting a delicious grape juice. If in doubt, a perfect place to travel to Mendoza with children.

It should be noted that almost all wineries in the province allow children to enter their facilities. However, Bodega Sin Fin has other recreational activities, specific to small ones such as painting with Malbec and designing its own wine labels. Get to know other options in the top 10 wine cellars in Mendoza.

•         PIERRE AUGER OBSERVATORY

If your family is the type to be interested in space, stars, planets and astrophysics topics, we recommend you to go to this observatory where you study the cosmic rays that arrive from outer space. A different way of doing astronomy, based on energy particle research.

The Pierre Auger Observatory was designed to be visited by all kinds of audiences (no pun intended!), including children because it offers specific activities and entertainment for the youngest of the family. They love visiting this place and spending hours getting to know and learning about this magical science. It’s another world to discover!

After the above, it is not difficult to conclude that traveling to Mendoza with children can become one of the best family experiences. There is nature, history, science, tradition, fun and adventure, everything they need! Consult our travel specialists, they will help you put together the best family itinerary combining all the activities that are great for big and young.