Place to visit
José de San Martín, Argentina: what it is and when to go
José de San Martín is an Argentine general and independence leader (1778–1850) in Argentina (Comodoro Rivadavia). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 29. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Argentine general and independence leader (1778–1850) · History
- Where
- Argentina
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- BRC San Carlos de Bariloche, 603 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -45.86524, -67.48202
What it is and where
José de San Martín is an Argentine general and independence leader (1778–1850) in Argentina (Comodoro Rivadavia).
It is in Comodoro Rivadavia, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 1.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -45.86524, -67.48202; the nearest main airport is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC, San Carlos de Bariloche), 603 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Argentina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit José de San Martín is October to April.
- JanBest time15:09
- FebBest time13:53
- MarBest time12:23
- AprBest time10:41
- MayPossible9:16
- JunPossible8:29
- JulPossible8:48
- AugPossible10:03
- SepPossible11:42
- OctBest time13:20
- NovBest time14:48
- DecBest time15:31
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Argentina
To enter Argentina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book Patagonia's refuges and transfers”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Argentina checklist. Currency: Argentine peso (ARS); plugs: Type C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter for the three flat-pin plug); emergencies: 911 for everything · 101 police · 107 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Teodoro Nürnberg Railway Port MuseumRailway port museum in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina401 m
- Chenque HillMountain in Argentina987 m
- General Mosconi, ChubutHistory1.9 km
- Museo Nacional del PetróleoMuseum in Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina3.1 km
- Rada Tilly Regional MuseumMuseum in Rada Tilly, Chubut, Argentina9.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: History
- Cueva de las Manos: cave with cave paintings in Santa Cruz, Argentina
- Quebrada de Humahuaca: valley in Argentina
- Casa Rosada: Executive mansion and office of the President of Argentina
- Los Alerces National Park: national park of Argentina
- San Ignacio Miní: UNESCO World Heritage Site in Misiones Province, Argentina
- Jesuit missions among the Guaraní: Catholic missionary initiative and set of missions in Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil
Every Argentina place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is José de San Martín?
It is an Argentine general and independence leader (1778–1850) in Argentina.
When is the best time to visit José de San Martín?
October to April. In December there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 29.
How do you get to José de San Martín?
The nearest main airport is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC), 603 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Argentina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Argentina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Teodoro Nürnberg Railway Port Museum, Chenque Hill, General Mosconi, Chubut. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
Keep reading
- Comodoro Rivadavia11 places to see in and around Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina: Chenque Hill, San Jorge Lighthouse, Playa La Herradura. Best time: October to April.
- History201 places for history in Argentina, from Cueva de las Manos to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: October to April. Each with its own season by altitude and dayligh
- ArgentinaBefore travelling to Argentina: 8 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism for up to 90 days, and the old reciprocity fee has gone…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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