Mini Adventurers in the land of wine: how to enjoy Mendoza with kids and have a great time

Bodega Cruzat offers the Family Plan Experience, an activity designed so that adults and children can enjoy the world of wine together. The day begins with a guided tour specially designed to be educational and accessible for the little ones. The goal is for children to understand, step by step, the sparkling wine production process by observing every detail in the production plant.

At the end of the tour, children are welcomed in the tasting rooms located on the upper floor of the winery. There, they enjoy an individual snack, drinks, and all the materials needed to design and paint their own labels. While they create, the adults enjoy a tasting of Cruzat sparkling wines. To close the activity, parents and their children are invited to dress a bottle with the personalized label. Each family then takes home a unique souvenir from their visit. The activity lasts 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Where: Costa Flores 3950, Perdriel, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza. Reservation required by email, website, or phone (+54 9 2612 54-5171).

MINA Meat House is a family-friendly restaurant located in La Barraca Mall, offering a comfortable environment for both adults and children. To make sure the little ones also have fun, the restaurant team organizes recreational workshops on weekends.

Activities include drawing with crayons, collages, origami, making bracelets and necklaces, watercolor painting, puppet creation, and creative cooking. Workshops take place Fridays and Saturdays from 7:30 PM, and Sundays at midday. Participation in the activities is free with a restaurant reservation and varies by day.

The restaurant is located in a shopping area with a cinema, so you can plan a full day out: shopping, movies, and dining.

Where: Las Cañas 1833, Dorrego, Mendoza.

Anna Bistró’s gastronomic offering, in partnership with Brillat Savarin and Aeropostal Beer, adds flavor and comfort to the perfect family plan. On the terrace, you can enjoy light breakfasts, homemade pizzas, burgers, artisanal pastas, and shareable plates while the kids explore the EUCA Mendoza adventure park.

The park features 75 games and 27 zip lines across 8 levels adapted by height. From EUCA Mini — accessible for children over 1 meter tall — to higher-level challenges for older kids, the experience combines fun, teamwork, and adrenaline, all with safety measures and expert guides. The park is open Tuesday to Sunday and holidays, from 10:30 AM to 7 PM. Entry is on a first-come, first-served basis, except on weekends and holidays, which require reservations via WhatsApp at +54 261 5999 327.

Where: Calle Ingeniero César Cipolletti, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

Uva Gourmet Store is an ideal family spot, especially with children. The space offers a wide variety of regional products such as olive oil, olives, artisanal sweets, wines, pickles, delicacies, and crafts. Also inside is the prestigious Ferruccio Soppelsa ice cream parlor and café, with over 90 years of history in the province. You can enjoy cakes, churros, pastries, croissants, and ice cream.

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The place has spacious gardens with mountain views. It’s close to Mendoza city and perfect for kids, as it features playgrounds and a large garden where children can safely play while parents relax comfortably as a family — almost like a little mountain getaway without going too far.

Where: Route 82 km 31, Colonia Suiza, Cacheuta, Luján de Cuyo.

Granja Caprina is a ranch with open spaces and animals to meet. It has a restaurant where you can spend the whole day. Visitors can feed animals, bake bread, and go horseback riding. Attractions include a playground, ball pit, trampoline, horseback rides, and farm tours. Lunch is served at 2 PM and includes homemade sauces, country bread, empanadas, salads, barbecue with five cuts and seconds, a kids’ option with milanesa napolitana, and homemade flan. At 4 PM, mate, tea, or coffee with sopaipillas is served — a perfect moment for a family snack break.

Available activities: farm visit, trampoline, and ball pit. For children aged 2 to 12, guided activities including farm tours and horseback riding start at 3:30 PM. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 12 PM to 6 PM. Reservations: +54 9 261 5081939.

Where: Callejón Emse 2327, Barrancas, Maipú.

Bonito Café has two family-friendly spaces with activities designed so kids have a great time. Here you can enjoy specialty coffee, artisanal pizzas, and a play area integrated into the space. It’s open daily from 8:30 AM. Kids have access to the play area and a children’s menu, with birthday party options as well. Pet friendly, with gluten-free and vegetarian options, soft music, and personalized service. Reservations at +54 261 7034351.

Specialties include stuffed croissants, and there is a kids’ promo with a hot drink (submarine-style hot chocolate, café con leche, or chocolate milk) plus a sweet or savory croissant from 6,500 ARS.

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Located in picturesque Chacras de Coria, Cantina La Gloria welcomes children with a flexible menu featuring simple and tasty options. Kids receive crayons and printed drawings to color while waiting or chatting with the family.

All plates are shareable, including chard and roasted pepper fritters or fried cornalitos with candied lemon and cilantro. There are also charcuterie plates with roasted mortadella with homemade pickles, hazelnut salami, and cold cuts made by master butchers from across the country. Sandwiches are customizable to all tastes. The lively ambiance adds to the experience.

The market is just a few blocks from Chacras’ main square. If you go on a Sunday, be sure to visit the artisan fair and enjoy the puppet show in the Leonardo Fabio theater in the afternoon.

Where: Mitre 1541, Chacras de Coria, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.

Pan y Oliva is the restaurant of Zuelo, the olive oil brand, located in Maipú. It’s a space designed to bring adults and children closer to the world of cooking. Kids find tables with crayons, drawing sheets, and activities inviting them to explore flavors and recipes. During July, the “Little Olive Growers” program runs for children aged 3 to 12. The activity includes a hands-on class where they prepare focaccia and pizza, cook in wood-fired ovens, and learn about olive oil and its importance in nutrition.

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Each participant receives an apron and chef’s hat to wear during the class and take home as a souvenir. The goal is to build a direct connection between children and food through a practical activity linked to local production. Pan y Oliva also runs workshops year-round focused on olive oil use. “Little Olive Growers” runs daily from July 1 to 31 in two sessions: 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Reservations required.

Where: Provincial Route 33, km 7.5, Maipú, Mendoza.

From the heart of the city, Flor del Desierto reinterprets Argentine classics with a fresh, creative twist. In its spacious, warm house, vintage and contemporary styles meet in a gastronomic proposal blending technique, flavor, and heritage. Now it adds a perfect plus for families: a playroom for kids and a children’s menu with homemade, tasty options made just for them.

This “neo-bodegón,” led by chef Julieta Ettolitre, offers a relaxed atmosphere where milanesas, pasta with tomato sauce, or osso buco get a modern twist without losing their soul. While adults enjoy a cellar with signature wines and dishes with identity, kids are entertained and eat well. Because here, you come to eat well, yes, but also to share stories, flavors, and good family moments.

Located in the city center, we recommend lunch early and then spending the afternoon in nearby parks, which have playgrounds and green spaces perfect for a classic Mendoza siesta.

Where: Avenida Sarmiento 681, Mendoza City. Open daily except Tuesdays, from 7 PM to 1 AM. Reservations recommended at +54 261 1569 43721.