Must-see excursions in San Juan

If you are thinking of visiting this majestic province of Cuyo, but you still have no idea what activities to do or which places to visit, this article is perfect for you. With this list of must-see excursions in San Juan you will have a more precise reference about this destination and what will be your travel itinerary there.

We are talking about one of the provinces of Argentina with more activities and tourist sites, thanks to its different heights, mountain ranges and other favorable characteristics of its geographical territory, climate and nature.

It doesn’t matter if you have a few days to travel. Experience has shown us that San Juan can be enjoyed even in the shortest time. It is a matter of knowing how to combine the attractions and optimize time. For that, you only have to contact our travel specialists. It will be a pleasure to advise you and help you save hours, tasks and even money. Take advantage and see the best St. John’s travel itineraries.

ISCHIGUALASTO PROVINCIAL PARK

The Ischigualasto Provincial Park, also known as Valle de la Luna, is the star of San Juan and, of course, a must if you are going to visit this province.

It’s a unique place. Nature has been working on the surfaces of the Moon Valley for more than 200 years, not for nothing was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

However, its importance also lies in the scientific value of the paleontological findings that were made on site. There are several circuits from which you can choose to explore the park. Check out our article on Valley of the Moon and you’ll get more details of the tour for this majestic place in San Juan.

EL LEONCITO NATIONAL PARK

Located in the department of Calingasta, about 30 kilometers from Barreal, it is a beautiful park of almost 90,000 hectares that –after its good condition– is a clear example of the typical communities of the Precordillera Cuyana.

In El Leoncito National Park, historical sites, spaces of archaeological interest and paleontological sites are protected. Furthermore, thanks to the absence of air pollution and weather conditions, it gives us a transparent sky that contributed to the installation of two observatories: El Leoncito CASLEO Astronomical Complex (one of the best equipped centers in the country), and the Dr. Carlos U CESCO Astronomical Observatory.

As if that weren’t enough, if you visit Pampa El Leoncito National Park from Barreal, you can combine with other adventures like Carrovelismo. In the meantime, within the park you have options for many walks:

•     Trail “Water Landscapes”: walk of approximately 2000 meters, of little difficulty and with a self-guided path where the importance of water stands out for the life of the region.
•     Trekking Cerro El Leoncito: this trail has an average difficulty mainly for the 4 hours of walking that lasts to El Leoncito hill.
•       Cascada El Rincón: important waterfall of Arroyo El Leoncito, ideal to cool off or for those who want to rest for a few hours with a very beautiful and peaceful landscape. It can be accessed on foot or by car.

If you want to know more about El Leoncito and other High Mountain points, we recommend that you look for more details by clicking on the link.

WINE ROUTE

Another of the strengths of San Juan is the production of wines, table grapes and raisins. Thanks to its excellent climatic conditions to develop this activity, the province has positioned itself –in recent years– as one of the places in the country with the best products, adapting to tourism in the form of the Wine Route. Without a doubt, a key piece to know more about the economic activity of the province and, therefore, one of the must-see excursions in San Juan.

WINDHILL DAM

The Cuesta del Viento and its famous Cuesta del Viento Dique are other places that you cannot miss, especially if you are a lover of outdoor activities and water sports such as Windsurfing. You can know the hydroelectric dam that resembles a mirror of crystal clear water, turquoise color.

This visit is ideal to combine with Pismanta and enjoy its excellent thermal complex with waters known for its healing, therapeutic and rejuvenating properties. That way, you’ll complete a day of activities.

OLIVE ROUTE

Another of the star crops of San Juan are olive oil and table olives. As with the Wine Route, a circuit has been developed, specially designed so that tourists can know more about the activity, the importance for the local economy and throughout the way you have the possibility to try some local products. Learn more about  the Olive Route tour by clicking on this link.

These are the must-see excursions in San Juan, a province with many more places to visit and excursions to experience. Contact our travel specialists for advice! It will be a pleasure to help you in planning your experience in this magnificent province of Cuyo. There are packages that include everything: accommodation, transfers with air tickets, excursions and food.