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City in San Luis, Argentina
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San Luis is the capital of San Luis Province. For travellers, the city is primarily of interest as a starting point for the charming valleys of the Sierras de San Luis. There are reservoirs and deep gorges in the metropolitan area just a few kilometers from the center.
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History museum of the region.
Another regional museum, this one with perhaps more of a natural history and archeology focus to it.
Neoclassical cathedral with two towers overlooking Plaza Pringles (with a statue of a colonel by that name - no chips, sorry).
Here's a town square with a statue of General José de San Martín, who led Peru, Argentina, and Chile to victory from Spain, plus some cool colonial architecture around.
A monument featuring a large sculpture on a pedestal, commemorating those citizens of San Luis who fought in the Independence Revolution. Lots of statues and historical markers. The surrounding park has walking trails and picnic areas (with grills).
You can explore this canyon-like corridor to a lake called Potrero de los Funes where boating and swimming are possible.
Riverine type swimming area below the fall of the Volcan River with interesting pools formed by cliffs and rock formations, somewhat developed.
El Hito
An impressive observatory of the surrounding area along Hwy 7 demarked by pyramids with observation platforms at top.
Upscale restaurant with a modern rustic dining room serving Argentinian cuisine. The grilled meats (asado) is the house specialty, though there are also some pasta and fish dishes. Excellent selection of good Argentinian wines.
Upscale modern restaurant with an extensive menu of Italian dishes including homemade pastas. Large selection of desserts. Outdoor seating area available where dogs are welcome.
Large, modern restaurant specializing in pastas. Extensive selection of artesanal craft beers in their "Torre de la Cerveza". Ourdoor dining area available.
Lakeside hotel with lots of amenities, including pool, spa, restaurant, and a beach.
Quaint place with breakfast buffet.
Modern hotel with spacious rooms that are not well-cleaned. Rooftop outdoor swimming pool available.
By car
The city is on the Highway 7 corridor between Mendoza and Buenos Aires, though much closer to the former, and also has connections to Cordoba to the north.
By bus
All intercity buses on the important long-distance route Buenos Aires - Mendoza - Santiago de Chile stop in San Luis. There are also connections to Cordoba.
Most of the city highlights are within walking distance downtown, but the Portrero las Funes and Balneario Hoya and other natural attractions will probably require transportation.
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