Family-Friendly Attractions In Argentina

Plaza de Mayo

City square named after 1810 revolution that took place here, leading to Argentina's independence.

Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen s/n, C1087 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Jardín Japonés

Garden with Japanese landscaping, ponds, exhibits & a plant nursery, plus a sushi restaurant.

Av. Casares 3450, C1425EWN C1425EWN, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iguazu Falls

Massive, picturesque waterfalls surrounded by trails, with wildlife & a train through the jungle.

Misiones Province, Argentina

Parque Centenario

Scenic green space offering an amphitheater, a lake with ducks, murals, sculptures & a fountain. · Dogs allowed

Av. Díaz Vélez 4859, C1405DCD Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Iguazú National Park

Expansive park with train rides to massive Iguazú Falls & a visitor center with an exhibition.

Ruta 101 Km 142, N3370 Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina

Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Waterside city nature reserve with lagoons, marshland & forest, plus walking & cycling trails.

Av. Dr. Tristán Achával Rodríguez 1550, C1768 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Costa Park

Playful destination offering thrill rides such as rollercoasters, plus musical performances.

Vivanco 1509, B1648AAB Tigre, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Plaza Independencia, Mendoza

Landscaped square & lively hangout featuring shade trees, a semicircular fountain & vendors. · Dogs allowed

Gral. Espejo 300, M5502 AVJ, Mendoza, Argentina

Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays

Guided tours are given at a 7-hectare botanical garden with a greenhouse & rare continental plants.

C1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hito Tres Fronteras (Argentina)

River views feature at this landmark park, fountain & obelisk dividing Argentina, Brazil & Paraguay.

Av. Río Iguazú, Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina

Paseo El Rosedal Garden

Scenic park with sprawling rose gardens, plus statues of famous poets & a lake with a quaint bridge. · Dogs allowed

C1425 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Tres de Febrero Park

Boating, rollerblading & planetarium visits in a sprawling green space around a central rose garden. · Dogs allowed

Av. Infanta Isabel 110, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires

Modern museum showcasing 20th century & newer Latin American artwork, cultural events & films.

Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 3415, C1425CLA Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

One of Latin America's largest public art collections, set in a converted drainage pumping station.

Av. del Libertador 1473, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Plaza Dorrego

This historic square with cafes & shops is known for its tango dancers & Sunday antiques market. · Dogs allowed

Humberto 1º 400, C1103 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

River Plate Museum

Spacious, modern sports museum housing artifacts & exhibits on the eponymous football club.

7549, Av. Pres. Figueroa Alcorta 7509, C1428 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires Ecoparque

Former zoo turned ecological park with paths amid native plants & free-roaming & enclosed animals.

Av. Sarmiento 2601, C1425 FGC, Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Bernardino Rivadavia Museum of Natural Science

Natural history museum with educational displays of fish, fossils, plants & wildlife.

Av. Patricias Argentinas 480, C1405 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museo de los Niños Abasto

Large, whimsical museum featuring interactive, educational exhibits for children.

Nivel 2 Shopping Abasto, Av. Corrientes 3247, C1193 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Parque Mujeres Argentinas

Open lawns overlooking waterfront towers, with skate ramps, a running track & kayaking in the port. · Dogs allowed

Juana Manso, C1107 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

Protected natural area with mountains & archaeological sites, popular for hiking & adventure sports.

RN7 10, Puente del Inca, Mendoza, Argentina

Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes

Protected forest carpeted in 300-year-old Arrayan trees & criss-crossed with walking trails.

Q8407 Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province, Argentina

Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego

Coastal park with limited access to Patagonian forest encompassing lakes, bogs & rich wildlife.

RN3 kilómetro 3067, V9410 Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Holy Land

Massive park replicating Jerusalem & recreating stories of the Bible through spectacles & exhibits.

Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 5790, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Planetario Galileo Galilei

Planetarium opened in 1967, hosting astronomical displays & exhibitions, plus external light shows.

Av. Sarmiento s/n, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museo Nacional del Cabildo de Buenos Aires y de la Revolución de Mayo

Museum in a former colonial government building showcasing Argentine heritage pieces.

Bolívar 65, C1066 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Aquarium

Contemporary aquarium featuring a variety of sealife, along with landscaped grounds & concessions.

Av. de los Trabajadores 5600, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museo Histórico Nacional

Items relating to the Argentine War of Independence, May Revolution & historic ways of life.

Defensa 1600, C1143 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museo del Agua y de la Historia Sanitaria

Water-pumping station with a palatial design featuring 300,000 terra-cotta tiles, plus a museum.

Riobamba 750, C1025ABP Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Block of the Lights Historical-Cultural Complex

Cultural center housed in a city block of former churches, missions & offices, plus a cave network.

Perú 222, C1067 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Parque Thays

Named for French landscape architect Carlos Thays, this 1.1-acre city park contains several statues. · Dogs allowed

Av. del Libertador 2048-2002, C1425 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Museo Superior de Bellas Artes Evita | Palacio Ferreyra

Fine art museum with exhibits of Argentine & Spanish paintings, plus a sculpture garden & library.

Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen 511, X5004AHD Córdoba, Argentina

Parque Nacional Los Glaciares

Vast protected area of glaciers, ice fields, peaks & Andean-Patagonian forest.

Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Laguna de Gómez Natural Park

· Dogs allowed

Junín, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Tramway Histórico de Buenos Aires

1125, C1406GXA, Emilio Mitre 500, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Torre Monumental

Clock tower given to the city by its British community in 1916, to commemorate independence.

Av. Dr. José María Ramos Mejía 1315, C1104 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum

Contemporary museum featuring educational exhibits on glaciers, plus a cocktail bar made of ice.

RP11, Z9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Chorrillo del Salto

Popular spot for short treks & picnics around a glacier-fed cascade set amid peaks & woodland.

Ruta Provincial 23, El Chalten, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Cañon del Atuel

Adventure sports like rafting & kayaking on the Atuel River, plus treks in a narrow canyon.

RP173, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina

Museo Malvinas e Islas del Atlántico Sur

C. Santiago Calzadilla 1300, C1429 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Estancia Don Silvano

RN8 300 km 87, B2812 Capilla del Señor, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Nature Reserve Municipal Santa Catalina

Hiking & biking trails through a large forest reserve, with info panels on native flora & fauna.

B1834BCD, Garibaldi 2348, B1834BCD Llavallol, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Plaza Fuerza Aérea Argentina

· Dogs allowed

C1104 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Paseos de Luna Llena en las Cataratas del Iguazú

Parque Nacional Iguazú, Cataratas del Iguazú, N3370AXJ Puerto Iguazú, Misiones, Argentina

Faro Querandí

Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Las Cascadas

Necochea, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

Museo Casa Carlos Gardel

Small museum devoted to singer/songwriter Carlos Gardel, widely known for his tango compositions.

Jean Jaures 735, C1215ACM Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Histórico Punta Cuevas Park

· Dogs allowed

Bv. Almte Brown 3777, U9120 Puerto Madryn, Chubut, Argentina

Chachin waterfall - Hua Hum

Neuquén Province, Argentina

Valley Picapedrero

Unnamed Road, Buenos Aires, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina