Buenos Aires, Argentina, may be known as a playground for grown-ups, but that's not to say there's any shortage of things to do for children.
The capital has plenty of cultural places, whether you want to see dinosaur skeletons at the Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum or a historic warship at Puerto Madero. There are plenty of outdoor places in the city, an expanse of parks and gardens including Parque Tres de Febrero and Jardin Japonés. Or, if you have change for a brief excursion, try some watersports at Tigres, or go bird-watching at Costanera Sur Reserva Ecologica.
This huge urban park, also known as the forests of Palermo, is a great place to get back to nature with myriad trees and flowers. It also offers activities and tours, plus the domed Galileo Galilei Planetarium. Here, young visitors can enjoy the night sky in the auditorium, for regular shows, and a large telescope for hands-on stargazing.
The city's only nature reserve is a real breath of fresh air. A circular boardwalk heads alongside the reserve's front where you can enjoy the sculptures, steakhouses and games of futbol. Use binoculars at viewpoints for eye-popping sights on the swampy marshland of a myriad of varieties of birds. Bikes are also available for rent.
This town at the neck of the Paraná Delta, north of Buenos Aires, makes for a picturesque escape from the city. Energetic kids can burn off energy with the many water-related activities on offer, such as kayaking, canoeing and sailing. There are also river trips into the Delta. Explore the town's cobbled streets and colonial mansions.
Visit the dinosaurs at this museum, with huge skeletons in the paleontology room including a 10-meter-long spiny amargasaurus. All these on show are native to Argentina. Take the kids to the aquarium and the Antarctica room with models of penguins and sea lions. Jars of coiled snakes and stuffed animals may require more nerves, however!
Even if the kids aren't keen on shopping, the older ones, especially those who like art, will appreciate the visuals on show here. This magnificent mall in a beautiful domed building has paintings by local muralists and there are regular tours of its artistic highlights. Fashionable children can head to Atomik, Owoko and Grisino.
At this renovated dock, you can get on board the beautiful old naval ship, Fragata ARA Persidente Sarmiento, which was built in the late 19th century. Enjoy the displays of nautical equipment, uniforms and weapons, plus maps charting her round-the-world voyages.
This is a lovely spot where children will love to feed the koi fish in the ponds. It's a tranquil network of gardens, with a cultural center, a tea house where you can take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and gift shop. Enjoy the Zen-like cherry blossom trees, stone statues and of course the famous red bridge.
Even though this artists' quarter can be very touristy, children will enjoy a stroll through this "little walkway." You might see tango displays, or take a photo with a model of a famous Argentine superstar. Take the opportunity for some souvenir shopping or enjoy the dazzling colors of the houses. Enjoy a snack or ice cream at a cafe.
The 140-year-old zoo in Palermo closed down in 2016 after protests and complaints. The good news is that the animals, many of them exotic beasts such as elephants and monkeys, have been released to sanctuaries around the country. This site has been redeveloped as an eco park, with plenty of children's activities plus some animals.
It might sound gruesome, but older children will probably enjoy exploring this stunning cemetery's streets and alleys. Many are lined with ornate statues, with separate family mausoleums built in every imaginable architectural style, where you can peep into ornate mausoleums and see coffins. You'll find maps at the entrance.