San Juan · Cuyo · 31°48′ S
El Leoncito National Park
One of the clearest skies on Earth
A mountain park with astronomical observatories, chosen for its many clear nights a year and dry air. By day, trails through ravines to a waterfall; by night, a sky like few places on Earth.
What not to miss
- A night visit to the observatories
- The trail to the waterfall
- The Pampa del Leoncito, next to the park
Getting there
About 22 km from Barreal and 230 km from San Juan city. Observatory visits must be booked in advance.