"Natural Science and Anthropology Museum The Juan Cornelio Moyano museum of natural sciences and anthropology is one of the oldest and most prestigious museums of its kind in Argentina. Built in 1911 and named after Mendoza’s first constitutional governor, the museum has 80,000 specimens of mineralogy, paleontology, anthropology, ethnology, archaeology, and zoology. There are 500,000-year-old fossils and anthropological artifacts from the Inca and Huarpe cultures. Prado Español and Av. Las Tipas, "Extremo Sur del Lago" in General San Martin Park, Mendoza ; +54 261 428 7666"

"Malvinas Soccer Stadium Mendoza’s soccer stadium is located in General San Martin Park. Built in time for the 1978 World Cup held in Argentina, the stadium seats 40,000 fans (20,000 seats and 20,000 bleacher seats, where loyal fans tend to get a little crazy). The stadium’s original name was “The City of Mendoza ,” but was later renamed to “Malvinas Stadium” after the 1982 Falklands War with England, a bitter sovereignty dispute over the Islas Malvinas archipelago located near the southern coast of Argentina. The war has created a long-standing and heated soccer rivalry between the two countries. A national rivalry you can catch during Mendoza’s summer is a match between River Plate y Boca Juniors--a game definitely worth going to see. When there are no matches scheduled, the stadium also serves as a popular concert venue. Av. Los Platanos s/n, Parque General San Martín, Mendoza; +54 261 444 1958"

"Staying Fit in San Martin Park For those of you who don’t like to miss a beat in your exercise routine while on the road, Deporte Abierto is a fun way to workout with the locals. In Mendoza’s summer months, Mendoza Sports sponsors free exercise classes in the park on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in the Rotunda El Rosedal. Take your pick from high energy aerobics dance classes set to rock, reggaeton and merengue music, as well as yoga classes and pick-up volleyball, soccer, tennis and basketball games. For more information on class schedules call +54 261 443 9100 x 108 or email deporteabierto@mendoza.gov.ar"

"Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! The Mendoza Zoological Park stretches 100-acres in General San Martin Park and is home to over a thousand animals including a lion, leopard, elephant, zebra, buffalo, camel, flamingos and seals to list a few. The original zoo was built in 1903 as part of the park’s original design by landscape architect Carlos Thays, but was moved to its present location near Cerro de la Gloria in 1941. The new zoo was designed with semi open enclosures that simulate the animal’s natural habitat. Guided visits are offered. Entrance fee: 10 pesos for children; 25 pesos for adults. The safest way to arrive is by car or bus rather than on foot. Av. Libertador S/N, General San Martin Park, Mendoza; +56 261 444 4411"

"Hike Cerro de la Gloria The hike up Cerro de la Gloria in General San Martin Park is a steep 45-minute trek but worth the panoramic city views. Make sure you bring lots of water and go early in the day before the weather is too hot and the views too hazy. At the top, you’ll also be rewarded with an impressive bronze monument honoring the Army of the Andes led by Argentina liberator General San Martin, a battalion he marched from Mendoza to Chile to free the country from Spanish rule. The memorial was built to commemorate the Argentina Centennial of 1910. If you’re too tired to climb back down, you can take the public bus, but will need exact change to ride (check current price at the tourist office)."