Welcome to San Luis
Tourism in San Luis: Visit this Beautiful Argentinian Province
Relaxing while submerged in hot springs in the middle of the plain. Riding horses along unspoilt trails at the top of the hills. Visiting ancestral towns and monuments of indelible culture. Exploring the Sierra de las Quijadas National Park. Discovering turquoise quarries packed with the famous onyx marble. Resting in calm streams. Go rafting on rushing rivers. This and more is what you can do in San Luis, where the possibilities are endless.
Enjoy a land with its own identity
Breath clean air. Feel the freshness of the rivers. Explore mountains and creeks, valleys and ravines. Listen to the birds sing. Walk along high trails. Get close to the waterfalls. Tour monuments. Enjoy horseback riding. Discover the smell of wild grass. Relax in thermal resorts. Take part in mining experiences where you will find out about the origin of the famous onyx stone. Visit chapels, rural and large stylish houses built at the beginning of the 19th century.
Visit villages that preserve their identity, their view of the world and their ancient culture. Stories of Indian raids and pioneers. Communities that open up their doors for you to spend a day in their land and share their activities. Taste the local food. Let the work of artists and craftspeople surprise you. Walk around archeological sites and follow the footsteps of the native people. Visit the Sierra de las Quijadas National Park. San Luis is waiting for you.
About Saint Louis
Adventure and relaxation in one place
About the Province
This warm province is characterised by its bright sun that illuminates the mountains and sierras, the splendour of the salt flats, the abundant wildlife camouflaged among the high grasslands of the plain, and the pure air of the valleys and hot springs with endless health benefits.
Must-see Attractions
Merlo: Feel the True Emotion of the Province
Always sunny, the city of Merlo offers thousands of adventurous experiences of all kinds: from trekking and horse-riding to paragliding and rappelling.
Walk back in Time in the Sierra de las Quijadas National Park
Follow the tracks of dinosaurs, explore archaeological sites, and admire the magnificent natural amphitheatre amid the red mountains of the reserve.
Races at Full Speed on San Luis’ Tracks
Feel the action and adrenaline of road tourism in San Luis, either at the Rosendo Hernández racetrack or at the Potrero de los Funes Circuit.
Admire the Highest Waterfall in San Luis
The Salto de la Moneda is a crystal-clear waterfall at almost 15 metres high. You can access it only by trekking through the winding paths of the mountains.
What is the weather like in San Luis?
The climate in San Luis is arid and dry, and its average annual temperature is 17 °C. While the summers are long and hot, the winters are short and cold. Two opposite seasons with only one in common: the absence of rain. With 330 days of sunshine per year, it has one of the best microclimates in the world. When it comes to environmental quality, it is the first province in the country thanks to its pure and fresh air.
What is the best time to travel?
Thanks to its hot and dry climate, you can visit San Luis and enjoy its distinctive radiant sun at any time of the year. Whether you want to enjoy the therapeutic properties of the thermal waters reaching 43 °C, discover archaeological sites, or cross mountains on a zip-line surrounded by a unique microclimate.
What is the capital of San Luis?
It is also called San Luis, and its inhabitants are known as puntanos, which derives from punta (tip). The theories and reasons abound: some make reference to the tip of the arid mountain ranges of the territory, others to historical documents records where it was found that the first Argentinians called the place “La Punta”.
Although the origin is uncertain, there’s something sure: thanks to its rich ancestral culture, stories of raids and pioneers, the wide range of adventure tourism offers and endless traditional foods, the fun both in the city and on the outskirts of the capital never ends.