{"id":32773,"date":"2025-06-11T19:56:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T18:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alo.land\/?p=32773"},"modified":"2026-04-13T18:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T17:16:51","slug":"centro-ciencia-viva-do-alviela-carsoscopio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/centro-ciencia-viva-do-alviela-carsoscopio\/","title":{"rendered":"Centro Ci\u00eancia Viva do Alviela &#8211; Carsosc\u00f3pio"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_post_title_0 et_pb_post_title et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_title_container\"><h1 class=\"entry-title\">Centro Ci\u00eancia Viva do Alviela \u2013 Carsosc\u00f3pio<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Louriceira, Alviela, Santar\u00e9m, Ribatejo<br \/><strong>Map:<\/strong> <a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kfuzKiogSdTKvN34A\">https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/kfuzKiogSdTKvN34A<\/a><br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/alviela.cienciaviva.pt\/\">https:\/\/alviela.cienciaviva.pt\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Distance from Alo Land:<\/strong> About 1 hour's drive<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" level=\"2\">Field Notes<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\" depth=\"0\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\"><strong>Overall impression:<\/strong> So much more than we expected!<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\"><strong>Recommended ages:<\/strong> All ages (especially 4+ years)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\"><strong>Duration of our visit:<\/strong> Entire afternoon + time in nature<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\"><strong>Absolute highlight:<\/strong> The Geodrome was a complete success!<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"4\"><strong>Next time:<\/strong> We want to dedicate the whole day to better enjoy the surrounding nature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d10364.068149902385!2d-8.723023110400554!3d39.44094785176447!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd189103c30e199b%3A0x5a7cd728534bc6c6!2sCentro%20Ci%C3%AAncia%20Viva%20do%20Alviela%20-%20Carsosc%C3%B3pio!5e0!3m2!1spt-PT!2spt!4v1749667847252!5m2!1spt-PT!2spt\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold;\">Our Story<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The children have been very enthusiastic about the animal world lately, so I was looking for a different experience for them. Then I remembered that some time ago we'd learnt about bats, but it had all been very theoretical.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Eventually I found this Ci\u00eancia Viva Centre which is located in a privileged space for bats, housing a maternity colony with thousands of bats from various species found in Portugal. Around this, they have an interactive exhibition to learn more about these fantastic creatures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">From here on, there were only pleasant surprises:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" level=\"3\">The Bat-Dedicated Area<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Here we can explore various facets of bats: their diet, echolocation, how they live in colonies, their anatomy, their habits, etc. For each of these areas, there are one or several different activities for visitors of all ages to learn in an intuitive and enjoyable way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The children loved it, and so did we.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" level=\"3\">Area Dedicated to Local Geology<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">It's in the name, but I hadn't connected with that aspect. Alviela sits next to a spring that's part of an impressive cave system due to the limestone terrain. The amount of water it harbours and then distributes is absolutely impressive and serves as an important water supplier not only for the entire region but also for Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">To learn about this topic, we have a 3D video. The content is clearly more suited for adults, but with the 3D format, dark glasses and cinematic effect, the children love it. Whilst they try to catch rain, we try to catch the words.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Possibly the star of the centre, we have the <strong>Geodrome<\/strong>, a simulator that shows the geological evolution of the Estremenho Limestone Massif - the most important in the country - from the age of dinosaurs (175 million years ago) to the present day. To use this simulator we sit in rows and then the platform where we're seated rotates, shakes, accelerates and brakes to give the sensation that we're immersed in the image projected in front of us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">I found it a bit rough but spectacular, my husband also enjoyed it very much but came out feeling like he'd been on a carousel, and the children couldn't stop asking for more. An absolute success.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" level=\"3\">Water-Dedicated Area<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The last exhibition room is dedicated to water and is quite interactive: we call clouds, make it rain, and cause a road accident to provoke a spill into the aquifers. Anything goes to learn how the whole system works and how water reaches us.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">All of this, however, wouldn't make sense without the precious dedication and wisdom of Mr Lu\u00eds, the guide who explained the entire cycle in this room as well as all the others. His experience was evident and extremely useful in ensuring that all the families present had great fun, including some initially reluctant teenagers.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" level=\"3\">Setting - Fantastic Nature, Including River Beach<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The Ci\u00eancia Viva Centre is set within a fantastic green space, with walking trails for marvellous hikes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Additionally, they have a playing field, children's playground, restaurant and food trucks selling food, drinks and ice creams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Finally, next to the spring we can find a beach, with sand, surrounded by trees, which is simply wonderful. Also along the river, several spaces have been created that function as beaches, despite not having sand, where various people were having picnics and relaxing. On the water, we even saw Stand Up Paddle boarding, before the small waterfall. A spectacle.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" level=\"2\">Practical Information<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Ticket cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\" depth=\"0\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\">Children up to 5 years: free<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\">Students: \u20ac3<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\">Adults: \u20ac5<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"3\">Other information: <a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/alviela.cienciaviva.pt\/28\/bilheteira\">https:\/\/alviela.cienciaviva.pt\/28\/bilheteira<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Accessibility:<\/strong> There's a car park (a bit far from the entrance). With ramps and accessibility features.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Best time to visit:<\/strong> Any time of year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Surroundings:<\/strong> Nature, walking trails, river beach, places to eat, dining facilities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Special tip:<\/strong> This would be a perfect location for a group visit with other families from our meetups - there's space for everyone and activities for different ages!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" level=\"2\">Learning Continues<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">At home we're continuing with:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\" depth=\"0\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"0\">Exploring the difference between birds and mammals<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"1\">Building two bat houses, and their importance for our regeneration project at Alo Land<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\" index=\"2\">Reading the book \"Vida de Morcego\" (Bat Life), promoted by Centro Ci\u00eancia Viva: <a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/academia.cienciaviva.pt\/recursos\/recurso.php?id_recurso=712\">https:\/\/academia.cienciaviva.pt\/recursos\/recurso.php?id_recurso=712<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<div class=\"grid-cols-1 grid gap-2.5 [&amp;_&gt;_*]:min-w-0 !gap-3.5\">\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><em>This was our first adventure with the Circuitos Ci\u00eancia Viva card, and we're already planning the next one! Which museums do you recommend for families with children?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"h-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alo.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/PXL_20250610_151510936-1-1.jpg\" title=\"PXL_20250610_151510936 (1)\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alo.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/PXL_20250610_151510936-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alo.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/PXL_20250610_151510936-1-1-480x361.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-32780\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/alo.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/PXL_20250610_150129932.MP_.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alo.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/PXL_20250610_150129932.MP_.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alo.land\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/PXL_20250610_150129932.MP_-480x361.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-32779\" title=\"PXL_20250610_150129932.MP\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":32780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1274,1253],"tags":[1278,1276,1277,1280,1279,1285,8,1282,1281,1284,1222,1283,549],"class_list":["post-32773","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-expedicoes-cientificas","category-family","tag-agua","tag-alviela","tag-carso","tag-carsoscopio","tag-cienciaviva","tag-educacao","tag-education","tag-expedicao","tag-expedition","tag-familia","tag-family","tag-viagens","tag-water"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32773","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32773"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32773\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33075,"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32773\/revisions\/33075"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32773"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32773"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/alo.land\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32773"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}