
Museum of Natural Sciences Jose Lorca, Mendoza
The Museum of Natural Sciences Jose Lorca is one of the biggest museums in the region. It houses an amazing collection of more than 2,500 items. The museum features several exhibitions, including zoological, botanical, mineralogical, paleontological, as well as human anatomy, archeology and history. Its taxidermy collection covers 65 percent of province's wildlife (birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians). Most of the exhibited species are listed in different categories of national and international protection.
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Sight Name: Museum of Natural Sciences Jose Lorca
Sight Location: Mendoza, Argentina
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Mendoza, Argentina
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Mendoza, Argentina
Create Your Own Walk in Mendoza
Creating your own self-guided walk in Mendoza is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Mendoza General San Martín Park Walk, Part 1
Mendoza General San Martín Park is a place perfectly designed for a healthy walk. The park, named after the famous Argentinian general, features 34 beautiful sculptures which line its paths and alleys. Take this tour to see the most interesting sights of “Parque General San Martín”.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
Mendoza Squares Walk
Mendoza is one of the most beautiful cities in Argentina. It is especially famous for beautiful parks and squares, each in its own, unique style. During this tour you will have a chance to visit and explore four symmetrical squares: Plaza San Martín, Plaza Chile, Plaza Italia, Plaza España, as well as the main city square - Plaza Independencia.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles
Mendoza Introduction Walk
Set at the heart of Argentina's wine-making region of Cuyo, Mendoza city was almost totally destroyed by the devastating earthquake of 1861. The ensued restoration efforts put in by the local authorities have resulted in a plethora of new magnificent landmarks, most of which are must-see attractions for every visitor. On this walk you will see what today's Mendoza is particularly famous... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Barrio Civico Mendoza Tour
Barrio Civico (the Civic District of Mendoza), inaugurated in 1948, houses the most important governmental buildings of the city. Recently it has been totally restored and today welcomes tourists from all over the world to admire its Palacio de Justicia, Casa de Gobierno and other grandiose institutions.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Museums Walking Tour
Mendoza is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Argentina. The city is home to many interesting museums and galleries. This two-hour tour will take you to the most fascinating museums of Mendoza.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles
Mendoza Sightseeing Tour
Mendoza is listed among the most popular Argentinian destinations. It has a lot to offer to its visitors, including architecture, museums, wineries, parks, squares, monuments and much more. This tour will show you the main sights in the Mendoza city center.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles