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San Luis, Administrative centre and city in San Luis Province, Argentina

San Luis sits at the foot of the Sierras Grandes, with wide avenues lined by sycamore trees and modern government buildings at its center.

The city was established in 1594 by Luis Jufré de Loaysa y Meneses, becoming a crucial connection point between Buenos Aires and Chile during colonial times.

The National University of San Luis contributes to the educational landscape with research centers and academic programs focusing on technology and sciences.

The municipal government offices in San Luis operate from Monday to Friday, providing administrative services to residents of the San Luis Province.

The city features the Parque Astronómico La Punta, which houses Latin America's most advanced digital planetarium system for astronomical research.

Location: Juan Martín de Pueyrredón Department

Inception: 1594

Elevation above the sea: 709 m

Website: https://sanluislaciudad.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -33.30197,-66.33699

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31

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