San Luis Province

San Luis Province is a territory in central west Argentina with mountains, valleys, plains and salt flats across more than 76,000 square kilometers. The land shifts between dry highlands and green river valleys, with small towns scattered along routes.

Spanish settlers founded a first settlement in 1594, but permanent occupation began only in the mid-18th century after long conflicts with indigenous inhabitants. The territory became an independent province in 1832 and later developed through farming and mining.

The capital preserves its colonial grid around Plaza Pringles, where residents gather and visitors observe buildings from past centuries. Many towns carry names of indigenous groups or refer to the mining era when gold and copper shaped daily life.

Route 7 crosses the entire territory from east to west and links main towns with well-maintained roads. An airport in the capital offers connections to Buenos Aires and makes arrival easier from other parts of the country.

The Rodríguez Saá family has controlled the province politically since 1983 and built an extensive highway network during this time. Industrial parks emerged under this leadership and brought numerous factories to a previously farming-focused region.

Location: Argentina

Inception: 1820

Capital city: San Luis

Elevation above the sea: 592 m

Shares border with: La Rioja Province, Córdoba Province, La Pampa, Mendoza Province, San Juan Province

Website: https://sanluis.gov.ar

GPS coordinates: -33.30000,-66.35000

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:01