Chimbas district, San Juan, Argentina

Places to visit near Chimbas

Chimbas is a town in Chimbas district, San Juan, Argentina, home to about 73,829 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 parks, 45 forts & heritage and 23 churches. The must-see place is Catedral San Juan Bautista (8 km).

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Chimbas, San Juan
Chimbas, Chimbas district, San Juan, Argentina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chimbas at a glance

Location
Chimbas district, San Juan, Argentina
Population
about 73,829
Coordinates
31.4833° S, 68.5333° W
Places within 50 km
150 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Chimbas

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chimbas

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chimbas. The closest is Mirador del Escudo Nacional (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Chimbas

50 parks within 100 km of Chimbas. The closest is Plaza Barrio 5 de Octubre (1 km); the best-known is Parque de Mayo (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Chimbas

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chimbas. The closest is Cruz Manos Padre Baez Laspiur (1 km); the best-known is Acta de la Fundación de San Juan (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chimbas

23 churches within 100 km of Chimbas. The closest is Capilla Nuestra Señora de Andacollo (1 km); the best-known is Catedral San Juan Bautista (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Chimbas

7 museums within 100 km of Chimbas. The closest is Museo Santiago Graffigna (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chimbas

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chimbas. The closest is Quebrada de Ullúm Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Chimbas

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chimbas
  2. 6 km Acta de la Fundación de San Juan · heritage site, Capital
  3. 2 km Catedral San Juan Bautista · church, Capital
  4. 2 km Museo Paleontológico · museum, Capital
  5. 4 km Monumento A Héroes de Malvinas · heritage site, Capital
  6. 2 km Museo Santiago Graffigna · museum, Capital
  7. 5 km Back to Chimbas

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    Within 15 km of Chimbas

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chimbas by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1670Mirador del Escudo Nacional (20 km)
    Parks5050Plaza Barrio 5 de Octubre (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4545Cruz Manos Padre Baez Laspiur (1 km)
    Churches2323Capilla Nuestra Señora de Andacollo (1 km)
    Museums77Museo Santiago Graffigna (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Quebrada de Ullúm Dam (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Área Natural Protegida Loma de Las Tapias (11 km)
    Other attractions34Capilla El Carrerito (3 km)
    Caves22Cueva Ullum (Kayak) (15 km)
    Waterfalls01Aguada (69 km)

    Chimbas: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chimbas?

    Catedral San Juan Bautista (church, about 8 km), Museo Santiago Graffigna (museum, about 5 km), Acta de la Fundación de San Juan (heritage site, about 6 km), Museo Paleontológico (museum, about 6 km), Monumento A Héroes de Malvinas (heritage site, about 7 km), Museo de la Historia Urbana (museum, about 7 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chimbas?

    150 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 50 parks, 45 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chimbas?

    Mirador del Escudo Nacional, about 20 km by road; Quebrada de Las Lajas (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Chimbas?

    Plaza Barrio 5 de Octubre, about 1 km by road; Plaza Lucio Dupuy (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chimbas?

    Cruz Manos Padre Baez Laspiur, about 1 km by road; Paso de la Columna de Cabot (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chimbas?

    Start in Chimbas, visit Acta de la Fundación de San Juan, then Catedral San Juan Bautista, then Museo Paleontológico, then Monumento A Héroes de Malvinas, then Museo Santiago Graffigna, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chimbas?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Chimbas

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chimbas’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chimbas on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.