Top 20 Experiences in San Juan
San Juan: 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.
Tour to the Calingasta and Barreal Valley from San Juan
You cannot miss this spectacular Tour to the Valley of Calingasta and Barreal. In addition to continuing to know the wonderful soil conditions and geography of the province, you will visit the Astronomical Complex El Leoncito, the most important observatory in South America.
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.
From San Juan: Talampaya National Park with internal circuit inc
The tour begins on Route 40 towards the north of the province, crossing the San Juan River. Next to the Villicúm hill we will arrive at the new tourist route 150, we will continue along it until we reach the border between La Rioja and San Juan, and by route 76 to the Talampaya National Park. There we will carry out the internal Circuit No. 01: tour of 4 stations: Petroglyphs - Botanical Garden - Gothic Cathedral and El Monje, a walk through the fundamental attractions of the Canyon, in which we will delve into the culture, characteristics and curiosities of ancient towns, we will also know the main geological formations that characterize the Canyon, sculptures shaped by natural forces over millions of years. Return to the city of San Juan. Confirmation with a minimum of 2 people. It includes the reservation to complete the Internal Circuit in Talampaya, but it must be paid upon arrival at the National Park.
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".
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!
San Juan: High Mountain Tour in Calingasta
The tour begins with the impressive road through the "Quebrada de Las Burras". Arriving at the department of Calingasta, you will visit the "Cerro Alcázar", very attractive for its shapes and colors. Then you will arrive in Barreal where you can visit the "Pampa El Leoncito", the "El Leoncito National Park", where the most important observatories in the Cuyo area are located, the CASLEO Astronomical Observatories and the CESCO Observatory.
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.
San Juan, City Tour - Half Day Excursion
Surrounded by mountains, and characterized by a sky that shines its purity during most of the year, the city of San Juan, capital of the homonymous province, stands proud in the middle of the rustic landscape, offering itself to outsiders as the ideal place to rest and full enjoyment. Its urban physiognomy is characterized by contemporary architecture, where wide streets, avenues and sidewalks excellently laid out stand out with a splendid and lush vegetation of trees of different species irrigated through canals or ditches, which is the reason why it is known by the pseudonym of “oasis city”, since it is surrounded by an arid space.
Valle de la Luna, Ischigualasto, San Juan - Excursión día completo
El Valle de la Luna es una extraña formación arcillosa, con gran variedad de tonalidades, formas y desniveles con multifranjas de minerales y sedimentos, que permite espiar la evolución de la Tierra en el período Triásico. El Parque Provincial Ischigualasto abre sus puertas para permitirnos una mirada al pasado del planeta.
Adventure Stand Up Paddle San Juan
We accompany all tourists in SUP classes and crossings. Providing the methodologies and elements so that they can enjoy from the first moment. The landscapes that are observed from the water are unique. The immensity and proximity of the mountains make the classes and crossings have an incomparable beauty.
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.
San Juan Airport 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.
City Tour San Juan and surroundings
With a duration of half a day, with this city tour you will be able to travel approximately 60 km in total, obtaining a panoramic view of the city. Visit the Sarmiento Birthplace, Cathedral Church, Juan Victoria Auditorium. Then the visit continues with the Quebrada El Zonda, El Jardín de los Poetas, the “Campo de Olivos” oil factory and the winery with optional tasting (not included in the price). The excursion concludes with a visit to the Ullum Dam.
South Wine Routes, San Juan - Half day tour
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 wide variety of wines are made; from table wines to fine and liqueurs. Its permeable sandy alluvial and clayey soils are ideal for viticulture. Currently, from the technological advances introduced by some wineries and the reconversion of the vineyards, fine wines of excellent quality are being achieved. The noble strain that best adapted to the region is Syrah, achieving great aromatic concentration and a fleshy body. To complement your trip to San Juan, you cannot miss this tour of the Wine Route to discover one of the most important industries and specialties of the country, such as wine.
Turquoise Barreal Creek Trekking
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!
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.
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)
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.
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.