Barelas is Close to ABQ Bio Parks and More Family Fun
Barelas is a neighborhood in Southwest Albuquerque that’s close to so many places you’d bring your family when they come into town. And since it’s such a hotspot, it’s also a great neighborhood and has many helpful businesses for locals. We’ll share with you a few of the best tourist attractions near Barelas as well as some of the local treasures too.
Tourist Attractions in Barelas Albuquerque
Situated in Southwest Albuquerque, close to the Rio Grande, Barelas is right next to the southern-most BioPark, the Zoo! The BioParks consist of the Botanic Garden, Aquarium, Tingley Beach (fishing ponds open to the public), and the Zoo. The Zoo sits on 64 acres and has been open for nearly 100 years. There are several animals guests can feed like the llamas, alpacas, and lorikeets and visitors can view crocodiles and hippo feedings, too. Whether you have family in town, kids to entertain, or just want a fun, interactive day trip, any of the BioParks offer unique experiences.
Other tourist attractions in Barelas are the Wheels Museum and the Rio Grande Pool. The Wheels Museum is a part of the Albuquerque Railyards which preserves the history of transportation, with a focus on the railroads. And the Rio Grande Pool is a public outdoor pool with lap lanes, swim lessons, and aquatic teams.
Spanish Classes in Barelas
Barelas is home to the world-renown Instituto Cervantes, the largest institution dedicated to teaching the Spanish language. Courses range from Spanish courses for business to courses for teens and children. Whether you want to brush up on your skills from high school Spanish class or start from scratch and become fluent, there is a class for you at the Instituto Cervantes.
Driving Directions from Instituto Cervantes to Bosque Heating, Cooling and Plumbing
Drive 11 min (8.4 miles)
Instituto Cervantes
1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, United States
Get on I-25 N
3 min (1.2 mi)
Head north on 4th St SW toward Manuel Ave SW
0.1 mi
Turn right onto Avenida Cesar Chavez
0.9 mi
Turn left to merge onto I-25 N
0.2 mi
Follow I-25 N to Pan American Frontage Rd N. Take exit 230 from I-25 N
6 min (6.3 mi)
Merge onto I-25 N
6.2 mi
Take exit 230 toward San Mateo Blvd/Osuna Rd
0.1 mi
Continue on Pan American Frontage Rd N to your destination
3 min (0.9 mi)
Merge onto Pan American Frontage Rd N
0.3 mi
Use the left lane to turn left onto San Mateo Blvd NE
249 ft
Continue onto Osuna Rd NE
0.1 mi
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Pan American Fwy NE
0.4 mi
Turn right
Destination will be on the left
285 ft
Bosque Heating Cooling and Plumbing
5901 Pan American Fwy #D1, Albuquerque, NM 87109, United States
Do you offer commercial AC & heating for Albuquerque businesses?
Yes we do! For larger Albuquerque businesses commercial chillers are the best cooling option. But if you have a business that doesn’t require that level of power, we would still love to help with your business’ AC needs. And when it comes to commercial heating, our team provides maintenance, repair, and installation as well.
How can I address indoor air quality concerns for my Barelas business?
Indoor air quality can be a concern in commercial settings, especially since commercial HVAC shares a duct system between floors and rooms. For an apartment building with a lot of units, or an office building with many floors and hundreds or thousands of people working inside, indoor air quality is absolutely something that needs to be addressed and Bosque Heating, Cooling & Plumbing can help.
