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Things to see in San Juan, Argentina (Argentina): 14 places and when to go
San Juan, Argentina is a city in Argentina with around 447,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (9), Museums and art (4), Temples (1). The best known are San Juan de Cuyo Cathedral, Bodega Bórbore and Casa Natal de Domingo Faustino Sarmiento. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 57. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Argentina · -31.55, -68.52
- Population
- About 447,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (9) · Museums and art (4) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- MDZ Mendoza, 145 km as the crow flies
What to see in San Juan, Argentina
The places in and around San Juan, Argentina, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- San Juan de Cuyo CathedralChurch in San Juan, Argentina1.5 km
- Bodega BórboreWinery in Argentina18 km
- Casa Natal de Domingo Faustino SarmientoBirthplace of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento1.9 km
- Centro Histórico Cultural SanmartinianoMuseum1.7 km
- Antigua BodegaWinery3.2 km
- Bodega Artesanal El MilagroWinery12 km
- Bodega NesmanWinery4.2 km
- Bodegas y Viñedos Santiago GraffignaWinery4.5 km
- Cerveza Artesanal CumbreBrewery2.7 km
- Cruz DiabloBrewery21 km
- Donata del DesiertoBrewery5.4 km
- Huarpe Cerveza ArtesanalBrewery49 km
- Museo Don JulioMuseum in Argentina2.2 km
- Museo Santiago GraffignaMuseum in Argentina4.4 km
When to go to San Juan, Argentina
The best time to visit San Juan, Argentina is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:51
- FebBest time13:07
- MarBest time12:14
- AprBest time11:13
- MayPossible10:24
- JunPossible9:57
- JulPossible10:08
- AugPossible10:51
- SepPossible11:49
- OctBest time12:48
- NovBest time13:38
- DecBest time14:03
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 57. In January, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Juan, Argentina
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, Mendoza), 145 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mendoza, Argentina18 places151 km
- Luján de Cuyo24 places171 km
- Los Árboles12 places226 km
- Tunuyán12 places229 km
- San José de Maipo5 places238 km
- Chilecito8 places283 km
And all of Argentina, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Juan, Argentina?
The best known: San Juan de Cuyo Cathedral, Bodega Bórbore, Casa Natal de Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, Centro Histórico Cultural Sanmartiniano. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Juan, Argentina?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 14 h 03 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 57.
How do you get to San Juan, Argentina?
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 145 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Juan, Argentina as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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