National Sun Festival in San Juan
Come to the most important celebration of the Sun in Argentina, in the land of Cuyo.
Would you like to be part of an event that brings an entire region together? The National Sun Festival [Fiesta Nacional del Sol], which is celebrated every year in February in the region of Cuyo, is waiting for you. Come pay tribute to a star that has been valued and honored since ancient times. Learn about the tradition, the identity and the spirit of celebration of Cuyo. Enjoy five days full of magic.
Visit the multiple spaces where the event takes place: the Theme Fair at the Predio del Parque de Mayo, the Carousel that runs through the streets of the city, and the final show that is held at the Eduardo Copello race track, within a natural amphitheater surrounded by hills. Enjoy a festival where shows, theme exhibitions and international concerts merge. Live the experience in the province of San Juan.
Geographic location: Province of San Juan, Cuyo region.
How to get there: By plane, to San Juan International Airport. By bus, from different parts of the country or by car via Ruta Nacional 7 and Ruta Nacional 20.
Climate: Dry and warm, with wide temperature range.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Tips: The festival is celebrated in the month of February.