Places to visit near

San Juan

San Juan is a city in Capital district, San Juan, Argentina of about 447,048 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 69 forts & heritage and 38 parks. The must-see places are Catedral San Juan Bautista and Parque Nacional El Leoncito.

31.5375° S, 68.5364° WPop. 447,048

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Within 30 km149 places
Within 50 km165
Must-see2
Notable103
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from San Juan

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:39 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave San Juan
  2. Monumento al Cruce de Los Andesheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monumento A Héroes de Malvinasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Quebrada de Ullúm Damdam · 45 min
  5. Área Natural Protegida Loma de Las Tapiasnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Ex Bodega Montillaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in San Juan
Today’s loopSan JuanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near San Juan?

Catedral San Juan Bautista (church, about 1 km), Parque de Mayo (park, about 1 km), Casa Natal de Domingo Faustino Sarmiento (museum, about 1 km), Museo Paleontológico (museum, about 1 km), Museo de la Historia Urbana (museum, about 1 km), Centro Histórico Cultural Sanmartiniano (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of San Juan?

165 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 69 forts & heritage, 38 parks, 19 churches, 10 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to San Juan?

Paso Internacional Aguas Negras, La Serena, about 1 km by road; Punta Negra Los Caracoles (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to San Juan?

Réplica Pirámide de Mayo, about 1 km by road; José Ignacio de la Roza Memorial (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from San Juan?

Start in San Juan, visit Monumento al Cruce de Los Andes, then Monumento A Héroes de Malvinas, then Quebrada de Ullúm Dam, then Área Natural Protegida Loma de Las Tapias, then Ex Bodega Montilla, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.