San Luis

San Luis is the provincial capital in the Juan Martín de Pueyrredón region of San Luis Province in Argentina. Wide boulevards run through the downtown area, while residential neighborhoods spread across the foothills of the sierra.

Luis Jufré de Loaysa y Meneses founded the settlement in 1594 as a connecting point between the eastern and western regions of the viceroyalty. Its location made it an important stopover for travelers between Buenos Aires and the Chilean border.

The main square is named Plaza Pringles and serves as a gathering point for locals, surrounded by cafés and shops. On weekends, it often hosts markets and street vendors offering regional products.

Summer temperatures in the region often reach above 86°F (30°C), making morning walks more comfortable. The elevation sits at roughly 2,600 feet (800 meters) above sea level, bringing cooler evenings even during the warm season.

The planetarium at the nearby Parque Astronómico La Punta has a digital projection system that displays constellations and planetary movements in high resolution. The facility was built specifically for educational and research purposes in the southern hemisphere.

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: December 13, 2025 18:27