Astrotourism in San Juan
Tour a land chosen for its perfect conditions for astronomical observation.
Geographic location: Province of San Juan, Cuyo region.
How to get there: By air, to San Juan International Airport. By land, from different points of the country by bus or via Rutas Nacionales 7 and 20 by car.
Climate: Dry. This region is known by its significant wide temperature range.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Appropriate warm clothing for temperature changes. Sunscreen.
Did you know that the province of San Juan offers you 360 days a year with clear skies? Look up and get ready to be amazed. El Leoncito Astronomical Complex awaits you in Calingasta. Watch the stars through a clear pollution-free atmosphere. And on a night visit, contemplate the brightness of stars and planets in the absolute darkness of the sky. Marvel at images that will bring you close to the universe.
Continue your space adventure at Carlos Ulrico Cesco Astronomical Observatory. While you discover celestial bodies, gaze at the mountain landscape that embraces you: the Mercedario hill and the Pampa del Leoncito, the Ansilta mountain range and El Tontal peaks. And in the city of San Juan, the Félix Aguilar Observatory and the Reinaldo Carestia Astronomical Museum await you. Enjoy guided tours. Chat with astronomers. Get closer to the stars in the Cuyo region.