Caucete, San Juan
In the tourist circuit of Valle Fértil, a valuable testimony of ancient civilizations is waiting for you.
Do you like to get in touch with history? Come to the town of Caucete and start your adventure to a place that can only be reached on foot. Move among colored hills and discover Baño del Indio. Travel thousands of years in a ravine between stone walls. Find the footprints that ancient civilizations left on the rocks as petroglyphs. Watch a hole that was a mystical space where the Incas practiced fertility rituals.
In Caucete you will find a quiet city that lives on the foot of the mountain ranges. Tour its streets, watch its thick vegetation and its landscapes filled with cacti. Visit the Sanctuary of the Difunta Correa and the chapel of San Expedito. Did you know this city is also known for its commercial, agricultural and wine-growing activity? Don't miss the National Grape and Wine Festival. Live it all in the province of San Juan.
Geographic location: Province of San Juan, Cuyo region.
How to get there: From the city of San Juan, via Ruta Nacional 20 (30 km).
Area: 7,502 sq km
Altitude: 570 meters above sea level
Climate: Dry and warm, with wide temperature range.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothing suitable for temperature changes. Sunscreen.