El Trapiche
Enjoy the adventure of exploring a town packed with nature and history in the province of San Luis.
Have you ever visited San Luis sierras? Among the hills, on a valley crossed by a river, you’ll find a town founded at the end of the 18th century: El Trapiche. Discover the magic of a place where nature is fused with history. Legend has it that the first windmill was built here to pulverise gold obtained from the La Carolina mine. It was also called trapiche or crusher in English. This story inspired the name of this city.
Explore a fertile land world surrounding this town leant against the sierras. Valleys, hills, meadows, lucerne fields, groves, and a brook with curative property waters. Are you looking for adventure in nature? Enjoy trekking, horse riding, fishing, and archaeological tourism. And don’t miss the monument honouring the first crusher. Experience all this in the Cuyo region.
Location: Province of San Luis, Cuyo region.
How to get there: Via the National Route 9 from the city of San Luis, capital of the province (40 km to the north).
Altitude: 1,707 m above sea level.
Climate: Mild and warm, with cold winters.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Appropriate warm clothes for possible weather changes.