San Juan Trip Overview
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.
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Duration: 12 to 13 hours
Starts: San Juan, Argentina
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Juan, San Juan Province, Argentina
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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Calingasta, Calingasta, Province of San Juan, Cuyo
A quiet town that invites you to travel its mountain roads, enjoying the hospitality of its people, and a large number of activities to be carried out
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Barreal, Barreal, Province of San Juan, Cuyo
During the journey, we will be able to enjoy natural and panoramic points while we cross this mountainous road. We will continue traveling to Pampa El Leoncito, a plain with a spectacular landscape and well known for the practice of landyatching (Three-wheeled vehicles under sail)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque Nacional El Leoncito, Barreal Argentina
Here is located an Astronomical Reserve of 70 thousand hectares This area has between 270 and 300 clear nights per year, which makes it ideal for the study of heaven. It is the most important complex in Argentina and South America and has amenities to accommodate the scientists who arrive there to conduct their studies.
On the way back to the city of San Juan we will have a panoramic view of the Cerro Alcázar.
Duration: 50 minutes
