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San Juan

Welcome to San Juan, Argentina—a sun-soaked gem tucked in the foothills of the Andes! Famous for its vibrant wine scene and stunning landscapes, it’s a paradise for adventurous spirits. Explore the dazzling Ischigualasto National Park, savor local Malbecs, and embrace the warm culture. Whether you hike, sip or wander, San Juan beckons with charm and excitement!

Recommendations

Eat3.9/5

B la Pasta

B la Pasta in San Juan is a culinary gem, renowned for its authentic Italian dishes crafted with local ingredients, vibrant atmosphere, and warm hospitality, making it an unforgettable dining experience in Argentina.

Eat4.6/5

Panadería Viky

Eat4.1/5

Feria y Mercado de Abasto Municipal de la Capital de San Juan

Eat$$$4.2/5

Rocknrolla

Rocknrolla in San Juan is a vibrant hub of live music and eclectic vibes, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable night out with great atmosphere and local talent.

Cafe5/5

Bendito Café

Eat4/5

Diente Libre

Stays

Stay4.35/5

Del Bono Park Hotel Spa & Casino

Stay4.3/5

Hotel América

Stay4/5

Hotel Alkazar

Nestled in the heart of San Juan, Hotel Alkazar offers a unique blend of vintage charm and modern comfort, making it an iconic retreat for travelers seeking authentic Argentine hospitality.

Stay3.95/5

Hotel Plaza San Juan

Experience the charm of Hotel Plaza San Juan, where elegant architecture meets vibrant local culture, offering a perfect blend of comfort and tradition in the heart of San Juan, Argentina.

Things To Do
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4.5/5

Calingasta & Barreal Guided Tour with Astronomy Experience

You cannot miss this spectacular Tour to the Valley of Calingasta and Barreal. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and unique geography of the region while glimpsing into the fascinating world of astronomy at the renowned El Leoncito Astronomical Complex. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the wonders of both earthly beauty and celestial exploration in one remarkable adventure!

$247.00

4.3/5

12 h

Ischigualasto National Park - Moon Valley

Visit to the Ischigualasto Provincial park, world natural heritage and natural science museum. Is located in the northeast of the province of San Juan, 205 miles from its capital city. Popularly known as the Moon Valley, this fascinating and strange place covers about 153 000 acres and, together with its neighbor, Talampaya in the province of La Rioja, it was declared Mankind’s Heritage. Its importance resides in the scientific value of the paleontological findings made in the area: an almost complete sequence of the Triassic Period of the Mesozoic Era. To visit Ischigualasto means walking on the lands that dinosaurs inhabited 180-million years ago. The moon-like soil and strange geoforms sculpted by the water, sun and wind on the rocks over million of years, has turned this place into an otherworldly site. Return by Nacional Route 150, taking a new route to Cuesta del Huaco. Return to San Juan in the afternoon.

$245.00

4.3/5

4 h

The Wine Route from San Juan

To the south of the province of San Juan is the Tulum Valley, one of the most important areas of the wine industry. With a dry and temperate climate and an altitude of 600 meters, a great variety of wines are made; from table wines to fine and liquor. Its permeable sandy and clayey alluvial soils are ideal for the practice of viticulture. To complement your trip to San Juan, you cannot miss this tour of the Wine Route to know one of the most important industries and specialties of the country such as wine.

$91.00

4/5

San Juan City tour and surroundings

This half-day City Tour is the ideal excursion to begin to know San Juan. You will have the opportunity to explore corners that defined the history and culture of the province and the country, as well as natural attractions. An unmissable combination that will serve as an ideal introduction for the beginning of your trip. Do not miss our City Tour of San Juan and surroundings!

$97.39

5/5

11 h

Tour to Ischigualasto Park Adventure in Valley of the Moon

If you enjoy breathtaking and unique landscapes, this park offers amazing geological formations and spectacular views that seem to be from another planet. The tour to Ischigualasto Park "Valley of the Moon" is an unmissable adventure for nature lovers, geology enthusiasts, and paleontology fans. This unique park in the world will transport you to a landscape that seems taken from another planet, offering you an educational and visually impressive experience.

$200.00

4.5/5

3 h 30 mins

South Wine Route

This tour is composed by four wineries located in Pocito department, in the south of our province. Visit to the Champagnera Miguel Mas, where they produce homemade champagne using the Charma method and fine wines, Fabril Alto Verde organic winery produces high quality and certificated wines.

$93.00

5 h

Panoramic Trekking to the Black Edge

Panoramic view of Punta, Black, Caracoles, Ullum, Zonda Valley, Cerro de La Sal, Sierra del Tontal / San Juan Precordillera

$75.00

4.7/5

12 h

San Juan: Ischigualasto, el Valle de la Luna – Full Day

Visita al Parque Provincial Ischigualasto, Patrimonio Natural de la Humanidad: Visita Diurna Tradicional, comprendida en 4 estaciones (Valle Pintado, Cancha de Bochas, El Submarino, El Hongo), en un recorrido interno de 40 kilómetros. Y visita al Centro de Interpretación William Sill. Para llegar a Ischigualasto se transita la Ruta Nacional 150.

$249.00

4 h

San Juan South Wine Route – Half Day Wine Experience

Discover the flavors and traditions of the San Juan Southern Wine Route by visiting three carefully selected wineries. During the experience you will meet old constructions, family wineries and organic wine producers, learning about the manufacturing processes that distinguish this wine region. Each visit includes guided tastings that allow you to appreciate the unique characteristics of local wines, in an ideal tour for wine lovers, gastronomy and Sanjuanina culture. To complement your trip to San Juan, you can not miss this Wine Route tour to get to know one of the most important industries and specialties of the country such as wine.

$89.00

4.5/5

96 h

Barreal Adventure

Barreal has one of the purest skies in the world! Its landscapes nestled in the Andes mountain range make it, in addition, an ideal place for practicing adventure sports as particular as Blokart or Carrovelismo. We invite you to live the experience of seeing the clearest and most starry sky in the southern cone in El Leoncito National Park.

$650.00

5/5

6 h

Cerro de Sal Trekking

If we talk about rarities in our geography we can not miss the Quebrada de La Sal, with its slopes, stalactites and stalagmites of salt, Abandoned Mine, and a coast as a finishing touch to recover strength with a bite and mates in between.

$85.00

5/5

168 h

Cabalgata Cruce de Los Andes Cruce Sanmartiniano

Expedition loaded with emotions without equal, so much for the magnitude of the landscapes, the rough weather, the work of the mules, guides and baqueanos, added to the historical stamp that is printed in each moment in each camp, where in a certain way we relived the epic of that great patriot Don José de San Martín and his liberating troops, who chose these ravines, mountain ranges, valleys and steps to start our freedom as a country and as a continent. Duration: 8 days 7 nights Difficulty: Medium / High Season: Summer (december to March)

$1,550.00

4.5/5

5 h

City Tour with ravines, viewpoints & interlake route

With a duration of half a day, we will travel approximately 60 km in total. Panoramic view of the city and visit to the main points of the city such as Sarmiento's Birthplace, Cathedral Church and Juan Victoria Auditorium. Our tour continues through the Quebrada El Zonda, El Jardín de los Poetas, we will also visit the “Campos de Olivo” olive oil factory and the Finca Sierras Azules Winery with optional tasting. By a quick and safe path we will reach the viewpoints of the Punta Negra Dam, where we can have a wide view of the magnitude of the construction. We will continue on our way to the entrance of the Los Caracoles Dam, the end of this magnificent work. We will return through the department of Ullum where we will visit the last of the dams on the way to the city.

$99.00

4 h

City Tour of San Juan and Ullum Dyke – Half Day

Discover the perfect combination of history, culture and scenery on a half-day tour of San Juan. This tour will allow you to know the main icons of the city, including places linked to the life of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, modern cultural spaces and some of the most representative landscapes of the province. In addition to to touring the historic center, you will enjoy the panoramic views of the Ullum Dyke, one of the most important recreational destinations in San Juan. An ideal experience for those who want to get a complete view of the city and its surroundings in a few hours. Depending on the day of operation and availability, the itinerary may include a visit to a winery or regional establishment. On Sundays, landscape attractions are prioritized. The tour includes transportation, chauffeur-guide in Spanish and pick-up from selected central hotels.

$199.00

4.9/5

72 h

Trekking to Turquoise Creek Barreal

You will be able to see a unique phenomenon in San Juan and perhaps in Argentina, above 3900 meters above sea level, accompanied by local guides, the highest mountains in the region, with their streams and hanging glaciers, enjoy this place in the heart of the Andes mountain range is an experience that you will never forget. You will surely end up with new friends to continue planning adventures and expeditions!

$440.00

5/5

7 h

Trekking Three Summits

You will have the possibility to chain 3 peaks that exceed 1200 meters above sea level, with impressive views of lakes, valleys and the highest peaks of the pre mountain range. Ideal for lovers of the challenges that are started in mountaineering or simply want to overcome continuously.

$110.00

5/5

8 h

Trekking to the Enchanted Valley

This trek is characterized by its dazzling landscape, where it contrasts extreme aridity, strange geoforms of stones and huge reddish walls outlined by the action of natural erosion over the lake of 4 million years. These, give the Valley that charming and magical aspect that transform it into a natural, unique and unmissable spectacle. Geoforms are undoubtedly one of its great attractions and can be seen from the heart of the valley with this unforgettable trekking.

$270.00

20 mins

San Juan Bus Terminal Shuttle Transfer

Enjoy a worry-free arrival or departure transportation service from or to San Juan Airport (UAQ). This one-way transfer service has maximum security and maybe driven by profesional drivers. Your driver will meet you at the airport upon arrival or at your hotel lobby on the day of departure.

$23.00

4.8/5

13 h

Journey to Ischigualasto: Discovering the Valley of the Moon

You cannot miss the visit to the Ischigualasto Park "Valle De La Luna", a unique destination and outside the conventional itineraries, which surprises with its formations and unusual soil characteristics. The astonishment for the place and the richness that it contains for the study of the archaeological and paleontological sites of the area caused that UNESCO declared World Heritage Site. Its geoforms of curious forms (The Submarine, The Mushroom, the Bocce Court) and the remains of the oldest dinosaur are some of the attractions of this site, which is also known as "Valle de la Luna".

$247.00

4.4/5

12 h

From San Juan: Talampaya National Park

The tour begins on Route 40 heading north of the province, crossing the San Juan River. Next to the Villicúm hill we will reach the new tourist route 150, along which we will continue until we reach the border between La Rioja and San Juan, and along route 76 to the Talampaya National Park. There the passenger can choose the desired circuit (Circuit Not included, to be paid at destination), we suggest the Internal Circuit No 01 where they travel through the entire main Canyon with its 4 stations: Petroglyphs, Botanical Garden, Gothic Cathedral and El Monje, walk through the fundamental attractions of the Canyon, in which we will delve into the culture, characteristics and curiosities of ancient peoples. In addition, we will learn about the main geological formations that characterize the Canyon, sculptures shaped by natural forces over millions of years. Return to the city of San Juan.