Jáchal
Feel the excitement of history and the adrenaline of sport climbing amidst enchanting landscapes.
Discover a place where time stops and history remains alive. Jáchal, a land of gaucho tradition, is waiting for you in the province of San Juan. Tour San José de Jáchal town, its main square and its ancient chapel, turned into a church and declared a National Historic Monument. Walk around Huaco and admire its colonial houses. Come close to the culture of native communities: the capayanes, yacampis and huarpes.
Discover a place where time stops and history remains alive. Jáchal, a land of gaucho tradition, is waiting for you in the province of San Juan. Tour San José de Jáchal town, its main square and its ancient chapel, turned into a church and declared a National Historic Monument. Walk around Huaco and admire its colonial houses. Come close to the culture of native communities: the capayanes, yacampis and huarpes.
Geographic location: Province of San Juan, Cuyo region.
How to get there: via Ruta Nacional 40 (it is located 160 km north of the city of San Juan).
Area: 14,749 sq km. Altitude: 1,088 meters above sea level (average)
Climate: Dry. In summer, the average temperature is 28ºC. In winter, it varies between 1ºC and 15ºC.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 4 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Sunscreen and water for all tours.
What to do: Historic and cultural tours or adventure sport.