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1. Casa Natal de Sarmiento ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Casa Natal de Sarmiento
© Casa Natal de Sarmiento

2. El Leoncito National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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El Leoncito National Park
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3. Leoncito Astronomical Complex

Leoncito Astronomical Complex
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4. Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin Rawson

Category: Museums & Culture
Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin Rawson
© Museo Provincial de Bellas Artes Franklin Rawson

5. San Guillermo National Park

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San Guillermo National Park
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6. Santiago Graffigna Wine Museum

Category: Food & Drink
Santiago Graffigna Wine Museum
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7. Valle de la Luna

Valle de la Luna
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8. Windsurfing at Cuesta del Viento

Windsurfing at Cuesta del Viento
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • San Juan is one of Argentina's 23 provinces, located within the western portion of the country near the La Rioja, Mendoza, and San Luis provinces and the country's border with Chile.
  • The 89,651-square-kilometer province is known for its wine and olive oil production, home to lush oases and robust rivers that dot the otherwise scarce landscape.
  • It is home to the capital city of San Juan.

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