Experience the charm of the capital city of the Argentine province of San Juan as you go for sightseeing in San Juan. It is a modern city with a large number of attractions and important sites. As you walk through the wide streets and see the modern buildings, experience the grandeur and charm of the city. With the mix of cultural sites, historic monuments and modern buildings, sightseeing in San Juan promises to be truly delightful and a fun-filled experience.
The city of San Juan is situated in a fertile valley within a rocky mountainous area. It attracts a large number of travelers from across the world. It features prominently in the itineraries of visitors during their Argentina tours. A visit to this place offers you with a chance to explore the fascinating tourist attractions in San Juan and see the abundance of natural beauty and famous sites.
Some of the important sites which you are recommended to visit during your San Juan tours are:
Seat 25 of May- It is the main seat of the city and feature as one of the main attractions. The center also features a green space where you can relax for a few hours. There are statues of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and Right Fray Santa Maria de Oro present for more than 100 years.
Casa Domingo Faustino Sarmiento- It is located in General the Liberating Avenue San Martín and Sarmiento Street. You can begin your sightseeing trip in San Juan with a visit to this museum. It was the first declared historical monument in the country. The president of the republic, Domingo Faustino Sarmiento was born in this house. The 9 rooms within the museum also display the photographs, medals, periodicals and books written by Sarmiento.
Apart from the above mentioned attractions, one can see other prominent places of tourist interest in San Juan such as the cathedral, and Museum of Fine arts "Franklin Rawson".
Sightseeing in San Juan is certain to be an enriching, informative and a satisfying experience.
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