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Archdiocesan Cathedral San Juan Bautista ©
Church
Archdiocesan Cathedral San Juan Bautista , San Juan
4.1
Pay a visit to Archdiocesan Cathedral San Juan Bautista, a modern landmark of San Juan. Dedicated to John the Baptist, the building was built
Casa Natal de Sarmiento ©
Specialty Museum
Casa Natal de Sarmiento , San Juan
4.1
See the birthplace of one of the nation's most famous figures at Casa Natal de Sarmiento, a museum dedicated to the life of Domingo Faustino
Oratorio de la Difunta Correa ©
Religious Site
Oratorio de la Difunta Correa , San Juan
3.5
Visit Oratorio de la Difunta Correa to gain insight into a traditional Argentine custom. The oratory is dedicated to a popular yet unofficial
Museo de la Memoria Urbana o del Terremoto
Specialty Museum
Museo de la Memoria Urbana o del Terremoto , San Juan
4.0
Get a glimpse of the city as it was before the earthquake in the 1940s at Museo de la Memoria Urbana o del Terremoto. Dedicated to the memory
Embarcadero Dique de Ullúm ©
Dam
Embarcadero Dique de Ullúm , San Juan
4.2
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San Juan

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Specialty Museums · Scenic Drive · State Parks
San Juan acts as a more humble and provincial version of nearby Mendoza, with all the wineries and lush landscape, but less of the hustle, bustle, and international guests. Using its perceived secondary status to its advantage, San Juan's tourism appeal comes from its unpretentiousness and relative lack of concessions. That doesn't mean you'll be wanting for things to do in San Juan: highlights include nearby wineries and protected areas of wilderness, along with modern architecture, spas, and museums. Take a look at our Argentina trip itinerary site to refine the details of your trip to San Juan.

Hidden gems in San Juan

Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin Rawson ©
Art Museum
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin Rawson
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Ruta Interlagos
Scenic Drive
Ruta Interlagos
4.3
Duration: 4 hours
Civic Center
Civic Center
Civic Center
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Plaza 25 de Mayo de San Juan ©
Park
Plaza 25 de Mayo de San Juan
4.0
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from San Juan

Museo del Vino Bodega Graffigna ©
Winery / Vineyard
Museo del Vino Bodega Graffigna
Province of San Juan
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
Carrovelismo
Outdoor Activity
Carrovelismo
Barreal
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
El Dique de Ullum ©
Water Body
El Dique de Ullum
Province of San Juan
3.5
Duration: 2 hours
Alkazar Mountain ©
Mountain
Alkazar Mountain
Calingasta
4.8
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in San Juan

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Museo Historico Provincial A. Gnecco ©
Specialty Museum
Museo Historico Provincial A. Gnecco
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Tupeli. Museo Don Julio ©
Specialty Museum
Tupeli. Museo Don Julio
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
Museo Parque Coleccion Suero ©
Specialty Museum
Museo Parque Coleccion Suero
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museo Einstein, Zonda, San Juan, Argentina
Specialty Museum
Museo Einstein, Zonda, San Juan, Argentina
3.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Parks in San Juan

Plaza Espana ©
Park
Plaza Espana
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
Plaza Laprida ©
Park
Plaza Laprida
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
Parque de Mayo ©
Park
Parque de Mayo
3.7
Duration: 2 hours
Parque Dr. Federico Cantoni
Garden
Parque Dr. Federico Cantoni
3.8
Duration: 2 hours

Historic Sites in San Juan

Iglesia Nuestra Senora de los Desamparados ©
Church
Iglesia Nuestra Senora de los Desamparados
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Capilla San Clemente ©
Church
Capilla San Clemente
4.5
Duration: 30 minutes
Cementerio De La Capital
Cemetery
Cementerio De La Capital
1.0
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Granja Organica Tia Nora ©
Farm
Granja Organica Tia Nora
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Embarcadero Dique de Ullúm ©
Dam
Embarcadero Dique de Ullúm
4.2
Duration: 2h 30 min
Bodega Merced del Estero ©
Winery / Vineyard
Bodega Merced del Estero
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Rio San Juan
Water Body
Rio San Juan
3.8
Duration: 2 hours

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Where to stay in San Juan

Casa Natal de Sarmiento ©
Within Av. Circunvalacion sits the main bulk of San Juan's places to stay. Plush, modern high-rises tower over the central neighborhood, while older, more traditional hotels line the edges of the main urban parks and plazas. Budget-friendly options come in the form of unassuming, converted residential blocks and rental apartments. If you head outside of the ring road, you'll have a choice between relaxing lodgings on the estates of local wineries, and a good selection of back-to-basics campgrounds.
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