10 plans to enjoy Mendoza with kids (and not get bored)

From July 6 to 20, Mendoza fills with art, humor, and fantasy with a cultural program specially designed for the winter break. More than 100 shows will take place throughout the province featuring children’s theater, comedy, circus, clown, puppetry, marionettes, and musicals, in a schedule organized by the Undersecretariat of Culture together with Emetur and local municipalities.

Shows will be held in venues such as Le Parc, Teatro Independencia, Teatro Pulgarcito, Nave UNCUYO, Biblioteca San Martín, provincial museums, and cultural centers in each department. A chance to discover the local arts scene and enjoy Mendoza with kids, beyond the cold and snow.

Tip: Check dates and tickets for each venue. Most are free or affordable ($1,500 to $3,000 ARS), available at entradaweb.com.

Where: Discover the schedule and locations according to your preferences at the following link.

If your family loves challenges and mysterious stories, this plan is perfect: escape rooms test your ingenuity, logic, and teamwork. The goal is clear (and urgent): get out before the hour is up.

In Mendoza, there are several options with themed rooms and different difficulty levels. Enigma and Escape Room offer scenarios ranging from secret laboratories to haunted mansions. Some rooms allow children, so it’s worth asking beforehand. You can play in pairs or groups up to 8 people. Spoiler: no one leaves the same after solving a timed mission.

Tip: Each escape room has staff monitoring the situation in case a participant needs to leave before completing the perfect escape.

Where: Enigma Rooms, San Martín 1702, Godoy Cruz; Escape Room, Av. San Martin 1030, 1st Floor, City.

A classic for families looking to enjoy snow sports. Just 180 km from Mendoza and at 2,680 meters above sea level, Los Puquios is a snow park specially designed for kids and beginners, focused on safe and accessible fun.

It’s the perfect plan for a simple, hassle-free winter getaway: ideal for taking the first steps on snow without traveling to giant ski resorts. Services include a sledding track, ski and snowboard rental and beginner classes, plus a snack bar to enjoy the unique scenery.

Tip: A must-stop on the way to this center is Puente del Inca, an iconic site declared a UNESCO World Heritage. A photo to remember your visit to Mendoza.

Where: Route 7, Puente del Inca, Mendoza.

Ruta 60 Extreme is an entertainment park ideal for families seeking thrills without sacrificing comfort. By reservation, the park offers two paintball fields (one outdoor military-style and another designed as “La Favela”), plus an aerial park with zip lines, hanging bridges, and climbing walls guided by specialized staff.

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Open daily from 10 am to 8 pm during winter hours, it stands out for its multi-sector offer: games, adventure, and gastronomy in a comfortable setting designed for spending the whole day. Perfect for active families wanting a day full of movement and shared fun.

Tip: The park has a volleyball court, mini soccer field, barbecue area, and gazebo for family time after activities. Birthday parties for kids with adults are also available.

Where: Ruta 60, Luján de Cuyo.

In Mendoza, there is a special place where both adults and kids from age 2 can jump and play. This is Central Park, where fun and adrenaline mix in every game.

Sessions last 45 minutes, and each little one can choose among trampolines, ramps, Olympic beds, climbing walls, or aerial games. For the youngest, there’s a “mini universe” with slides, ball pits, bridges, and ladders.

Tip: Reservations are required, and non-slip socks must be worn (sold on-site). This is a basic safety requirement.

Where: Alsina 1787, Godoy Cruz.

Tree climbing finds one of its most complete and safe settings at EUCA Mendoza for family fun. Just minutes from the city, this aerial circuit offers over 70 high-altitude games—such as hanging bridges, ropes, and tree platforms—at different difficulty levels. The adrenaline pairs with the natural surroundings of Cipolletti Dam, and the proposal suits kids from 1 meter tall, with 26 zip lines as the highlight.

The experience includes a technical briefing, full safety gear, and constant supervision, but freedom to explore at one’s own pace. From the heritage inn on-site, you can watch the whole course while enjoying a curated menu by Anna Bistró and Brillat Savarin.

Tip: Complete your plan with a visit to CICA, an educational center about water that adds environmental and educational value to a 100% outdoor day.

Where: Cipolletti Dam Inn – Dique Cipolletti, Luján de Cuyo.

From July 5 to 19, Nave UNCUYO becomes a creative universe for the whole family with the Hey! Festival, the National University of Cuyo’s major winter event. For two weeks, every corner of this cultural space vibrates with film, theater, dance, music, and workshops designed to spark the imagination of children, teens, and adults.

Featured programming includes the UNCUYO Ballet, the children’s exhibit “My First Art Show” with works by kids ages 5 to 13, and creative workshops on audiovisual production, painting, music, and expression. There will also be free play areas with drawing, video games, photo booths, soft play, and board games, plus a food court for family gatherings.

Tip: Nave UNCUYO is just steps from Mendoza’s Central Park, so consider combining these experiences with a picnic and fresh air if the weather permits.

Where: Juan Agustín Maza 250, Mendoza.

Located in Espacio Arizu, Godoy Cruz, Jumpy becomes the mecca of children’s joy each winter. Between July 6 and 20, this indoor park offers three-hour sessions full of giant inflatables, trampolines, soft play, a mini cinema to rest between jumps, an art zone, face painting, puppet shows, hydrogel paintball, obstacle courses, and even a special princess area for the little ones.

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Everything happens in a climate-controlled and safe environment, with coffee and food trucks for adults who want to accompany while enjoying comfort. Tickets are sold per session, requiring one adult ticket per child up to age 12. Perfect for recharging energy during a Mendoza winter that prioritizes family fun.

Tip: The Espacio Arizu infrastructure, a national historic heritage site, offers an unbeatable backdrop: families jumping amid walls with urban history, creating a vibrant, cultural, and movement-filled indoor winter season.

Where: Espacio Arizu, Belgrano 1322, Godoy Cruz.

In the green heart of General San Martín Park, the Juan Cornelio Moyano Museum of Natural Sciences and Anthropology holds over 150,000 pieces that fascinate kids and adults alike. It’s one of the province’s most valuable scientific heritages and a Mendoza classic for those who love exploring Earth’s past and its creatures.

The tour includes three themed rooms: Humanity, Biodiversity, and Earth. The last one is a favorite for dinosaur fans: it features fossil replicas, remains found in Mendoza by local paleontologists, and interactive panels explaining everything from the universe’s origin to species evolution. An ideal plan for a cold day, full of science, wonder, and learning.

Tip: The building’s boat-like shape follows Bauhaus style. Designed in the 1930s, it was known as “Playas Serranas” because it housed a bathing resort and a famous dance café.

Where: Av. Las Tipas and Prado Español s/n°, General San Martín Park. Entrance is free. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 am–7 pm; Sundays and holidays, 2 pm–7 pm.

In the heart of Godoy Cruz, Planta Uno Mercado becomes a warm and vibrant winter destination for all ages. This gastronomic and cultural market offers a varied schedule of workshops, art, and playful entertainment, where smiles are the main guest.

Creative painting, inflatables, magic shows, circus and theater, cooking for little chefs, and painting and crafts spaces invite you to play, discover, and share as a family. A complete proposal to shelter from the cold with creativity, movement, and great food.

Tip: The program also includes Simuladores Profesionales Mendoza, a motorsport simulation center offering a unique experience for those seeking “corner by corner” thrills without leaving the city, equipped with professional simulators for all ages.

Where: Planta Uno Mercado, Ceretti 244, Godoy Cruz.