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Hospitality & Tourism

The city of San Juan, in the heart of western Argentina, offers a complete experience where comfort, gastronomy, and nature come together. With its mountain landscapes, vineyards, and rich geological and cultural history, the province invites visitors to enjoy an authentic and pleasant stay.

San Juan’s hotel offerings are diverse and high-quality, ranging from international hotels to boutique lodgings and family-run inns. Many are located in the city center or natural surroundings, providing comfort and tranquility, with services suited for tourists, academics, and professionals alike.

Its gastronomy reflects the Cuyo region’s identity: traditional barbecues, empanadas, and flame-roasted goat share the table with fine dining and winery experiences. Local products such as olive oil and dried fruits add genuine flavors to the cuisine.

Provincial tourism combines adventure, culture, and science: Ischigualasto Park, the wine valleys, and the Andes landscapes are must-sees, along with astronomy tourism, and mining and historical routes.

San Juan awaits you with its sunshine, mountains, and warm hospitality — ready to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

More information at:

Ministerio de Cultura y Turismo de San Juan
Bureau San Juan

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Currency: Argentine Peso ($). ATMs and currency exchange offices are available in the downtown area.
Electricity: 220 V. Type I plugs (three flat, angled pins) and Type C plugs (two round pins).

Cultural Tourism and Urban Walks

Must-See Attractions in the City
  • De Mayo Park (Parque de Mayo)
    It is the city’s main green lung. Ideal for walking, jogging, or relaxing. The park connects the spaces where the congress will take place, forming its central axis. With mature trees, a central lake, picnic areas, and a café at its heart, it is a must-visit place for a stroll.
  • Civic Center
    This is an iconic building from the reconstruction of San Juan after the 1944 earthquake. It stands out for its modern architecture and institutional function.
  • Former San Martín and Belgrano Railway Stations
    Witnesses to the local railway past. Currently, the former Belgrano station houses the Institute and Museum of Natural Sciences, one of the venues of CGA XXIII, and the new Paleontological Museum (MUPA) is being developed adjacent to it. These stations are located within San Juan’s cultural hub, surrounded by green gardens, and are places that invite visitors to explore them.
  • Teatro del Bicentenario
    It is one of the most important cultural centers in the country, featuring contemporary architecture and a diverse artistic program. The beauty of its entrance hall stands out, and guided tours of the interior are offered, which must be scheduled in advance.
  • Auditorio Juan Victoria
    A historic music complex, renowned for its acoustics and its monumental German organ, one of the few of its kind in the country. Weekly concerts are held here, and the Mozarteum also presents special monthly events. It is located opposite Parque de Mayo, within the cultural hub near the congress venue.
  • Museo de Historia Urbana
    Located in Parque de Mayo, this space is dedicated to the memory and urban evolution of the province of San Juan. Its green wall in the middle of Parque 25 de Mayo draws visitors’ attention, as do its modern architecture and its exhibition, which allows an understanding of the province’s character, intertwined with a history of earthquakes closely linked to the province’s geology.
  • Plaza 25 de Mayo
    This is the historic square of the province and a traditional meeting point. Ideal for enjoying local life while having a coffee.
  • San Juan Bautista Cathedral
    A modern temple with a panoramic bell tower offering 360° views of the city and the mountain range (recommended at sunset). This cathedral was rebuilt after the earthquake, and it is worth visiting to see the Christ inside, which is completely different from what we are accustomed to seeing.
  • Casa Natal de Sarmiento (Sarmiento’s Birthplace; National Historic Monument)
    One of the few colonial constructions preserved in the city after the earthquake. Sarmiento lived in this house with his family, and the warmth of its architecture invites visitors to discover his life from within his home. It currently functions as a museum and library.
Destinations Outside the City – Nature and Outstanding Geology
  • Juan Pobre Gorge (Rivadavia, 18 km)
    A low-difficulty trail through semi-arid landscapes and striking folds and faults in the famous limestones of San Juan
  • Tres Marías Hill (Rivadavia, 16 km)
    A classic circuit for trekking and mountain biking, offering incredible views of the Ullum Dam and the Zonda–Ullum Valley. As the terrain is rocky and it is easy to get lost, caution is recommended.
  • Ischigualasto Provincial Park (Valle Fértil, 270 km)
    A UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Talampaya National Park in La Rioja Province. It offers the observation of an iconic site with an almost complete Triassic sequence, emblematic landforms such as El Hongo and La Cancha de Bochas, in a place internationally known as the “Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” featuring a diverse fauna of dinosaurs, other paleovertebrates, and plants that provide a window into Triassic paleoecosystems.
  • El Leoncito National Park and CASLEO Observatory (Calingasta, 250 km)
    This national park offers high-altitude landscapes and one of the clearest, unpolluted skies in the world. It is home to the CASLEO astronomical observatory of UNSJ–CONICET. The observatory offers daytime and nighttime guided tours, with prior reservation. Ideal for combining geology, nature, and astrotourism.
  • Tulum, Zonda, and Ullum Valleys
    In these valleys, wineries and olive oil industries with tastings are combined with extraordinary landscapes and textbook geology, consisting of folds, thrusts, and a mosaic of geological units ranging from the Cambrian to the Pliocene.
  • Ullum and Punta Negra Dams
    The province has two bodies of water noted for their turquoise waters, where various water-based activities are practiced. Both dams feature beaches with recreational areas, ideal for enjoying autumn sunsets.

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  • Postal Code: 5400.
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  • Postal Code: 5400.
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