Barreal Blanco, Natural depression and tourist site in San Juan Province, Argentina
The geological formation spans across a vast area of hard-packed sediment, creating a white surface visible from high altitudes in the Pampa del Leoncito region.
The depression formed as an ancient lakebed through geological processes over millions of years, leaving behind a flat terrain of compacted minerals and sediments.
Local communities maintain traditions of landsailing competitions on the salt flats, bringing together sports enthusiasts from different regions to participate in wind-powered events.
Visitors can access the site through guided tours from the nearby town of Barreal, with the morning hours providing optimal conditions for outdoor activities.
The natural surface creates perfect conditions for landsailing, as steady winds sweep across the depression allowing vehicles to reach substantial speeds.
GPS coordinates: -31.84556,-69.44472
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:20
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Cerro Mercedario
64.9 km
El Leoncito National Park
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Casa Natal de Domingo Faustino Sarmiento
93.4 km
Hotel Villavicencio
85.8 km
Auditorio Juan Victoria
92.4 km
Leoncito Astronomical Complex
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Bodegas Graffigna
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Félix Aguilar Observatory
12.2 km
San Juan train station San Martín
92.5 km
Las Bóvedas De Uspallata
81.2 km
Teatro Sarmiento
93.2 km
Edificio de la Legislatura de San Juan
92.5 km
Puente sobre el Río Picheuta
93.7 km
Franklin Rawson Provincial Museum of Fine Arts
92.4 km
Biblioteca Franklin
93.7 km
Solar Submillimeter Telescope
14.9 km
Polarization Emission of Millimeter Activity at the Sun
14.9 km
San Juan train station Belgrano
92.8 km
Capilla Nuestra Señora del Carmen (Calingasta)
57.1 km
Museo de la Historia Urbana
92.3 km
The vaults
84.2 km
Edificio donde funcionaba el Colegio Nacional Monseñor Doctor Pablo Cabrera
93.8 km
Bóvedas de San Martín
81.2 km
Biblioteca Popular Camilo Rojo
94 km
Auditorio Ingeniero Juan Victoria
92.4 km
Restos del molino hidráulico, hornos de fundición, muros,acequias, túnel y todos los elementos prehispánicos que circundan las bóvedas de Uspallata
81.2 km
Biblioteca del Magisterio Monseñor Pablo Cabrera
93.6 kmReviews
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