How to Enjoy the Snow as a Family in Argentina

Snow in Buenos Aires? Although there are towns in the south of the Province where this phenomenon can be found, such as Sierra de la Ventana, Tandil, Tornquist, or Pigüé, it is in the Patagonia region and in Mendoza where the best snowflakes fall to enjoy family activities or learn to ski.

Cerro Catedral in Bariloche, Río Negro

At the Play Park of the largest ski center in South America, visitors take their first steps in the snow. Once basic skills such as turning and control are acquired, the next level awaits them at the Zorrito slope.

Cerro Chapelco in San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén

Recognized for its excellent ski schools specifically designed for children and teenagers at its Junior Academy. It offers a nursery, a snow garden, and easy and medium-level slopes that are progressive and safe.

Cerro Batea Mahuida, Neuquén

A small snow park, ideal for children. Friendly instructors, highly accessible slopes, and activities like sledding and snowmobiling. One-hour lessons are available starting from 4 years old.

Los Puquios, Mendoza

Located on the way to the high mountains, it is technically a snow park. It has an exclusive slope for sleds that offers a safe descent full of thrill and excitement. Ski or snowboard lessons are available on easy, intermediate, or difficult slopes.

Cerro Bayo, Villa La Angostura, Neuquén

Features a children's ski school with two slopes of varying difficulty and their own ski lift. The mountain-wide treasure hunt is one of the kids' favorite activities every season.

Cerro Castor, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

At its Castor Junior Snowboard, there are lessons for beginners between 8 and 14 years old, with full-day programs that include lunch and snacks at the different mountain lodges. At the Krundi Club, children between 3 and 6 years old can take their first steps in skiing, with the only condition being that they no longer use diapers or pacifiers.

La Hoya, Esquel, Chubut

Snowshoeing over blankets of snow on the mountain slopes, accompanied by specialized guides who share every detail of the trail. It also features a recreation area to enjoy a fun-filled day sliding on sleds.

Las Leñas, Mendoza

The Infantil Full Day program offers group ski lessons for children between 4 and 12 years old. The first steps are taken in the children's park, specially created for beginners, located at the base of the ski center and designed to facilitate learning so they can start moving independently. Accompanied by instructors, children discover the magic of the slopes. It also offers Teens, a ski learning program for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

Caviahue, Neuquén

Ski lessons at its Club Junior, where children ski on various slopes to develop their technique and enjoy the snow. On Fridays, they participate alongside their parents in the closing race to show off their new skills. In the afternoon, there is a snack time and a diploma ceremony for their participation.

Cerro Martial, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego

While skiing and snowboarding are the main highlights, it offers activities for non-skiers, including "culipatín", snowshoeing circuits, low and medium-difficulty trekking trails, and recreational spaces on the mountain.

Laderas, Cerro Perito Moreno, El Bolsón, Río Negro

A snow school for children and teenagers between 7 and 16 years old, which can be attended in the morning, afternoon, or as a full-day program. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, it offers snowshoe walks, sledding, trekking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and an aerial park.

Lago Hermoso, Neuquén

In the beginner sector, a ski lift is designed to help visitors take their first steps in the snow. It allows skiing or snowboarding without fear of slopes and heights at the beginning. A ski school is available to learn safely.

How to Build a Great Snowman

• Use fresh, slightly damp snow.
• If it is too dry, spray it with a little water using a spray bottle.
• Build the snowman in a shaded area to prevent it from melting quickly.
• The ball used for the base should be three times the size of the head. The middle ball should be half the size of the base.
• Pack and press the snow tightly for each part to prevent it from cracking.
• Always flatten the contact areas between the balls before stacking them.
• Placing a wooden stick through the center of the three stacked balls can add stability.

What is "culipatín"?

The word "culipatín" is not registered in the Dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy. It is an Argentine slang term used as a noun to describe the action of sliding while seated on slippery surfaces such as snow, sand, or mud. It is a very common term used during the winter at ski resorts to refer to this fun activity.