Santa Lucía brings together a variety of reasons to visit: tours focused on olive oil and winemaking, a historic railway bridge and a wide range of sporting activities. There are also local landmarks and an annual religious celebration.
Olive oil and winemaking
Montefino offers tours of an olive oil mill in the Departamento de Santa Lucía. Extra virgin olive oil is made there from fresh olives. If you are interested in how the product is made, this is a specific reason to visit. Check the reservation details before travelling.
Bodega y Viñedos Argus offers a different view of regional production: this boutique winery makes high-quality wines from grapes grown in its vineyards in the Valle de Tulum. It invites visitors to discover the small winery and the technology it uses. Two different products are therefore in focus: at Montefino, the processing of fresh olives; at Argus, the production of wine from grapes grown in its own vineyards.
Puente Viejo: a bridge between history and the present
Puente Viejo connects Alto de Sierra in the Departamento de Santa Lucía with the Departamento de San Martín in the province of San Juan. The bridge was purchased in London and inaugurated in 1893. A historical description from 2008 calls it the oldest bridge in the province of San Juan and the last of the large iron railway bridges that had been adapted for road traffic and were still in use in the province at the time.
For those interested in culture, the appeal lies in several clear points of reference: the name Puente Viejo, its connection between two departamentos, its purchase in London and the year it was inaugurated. Together, these details offer insight into the bridge’s history without requiring a visit to another attraction.
Sports facilities and events
The Centro de Educación Física N° 20 in the Departamento de Santa Lucía offers inclusive access to physical, motor, recreational and health-focused activities. It also offers social, recreational, club-level and competitive sports. The centre hosts community competitions and gatherings at the departmental level, as well as events at the provincial, regional, national and international levels. If a particular event is central to your trip, check the dates in advance.
The Jesús «Ñandú» Morales athletics track is located on the grounds. When it opened in November 2019, it was the first athletics track with a synthetic surface in San Juan. This adds a specific sporting milestone to the centre’s broader profile.
Club Amancay is located in the heart of the Departamento de Santa Lucía. Its facilities include golf courses, a swimming pool, hockey fields and other options for recreation and physical activity. Specifically, it has a nine-hole golf course and a pelota-paleta court. If you would like to use one of these facilities, check access arrangements in advance.
Viticulture and landmarks in the main town
La Legua is two kilometres from the main town. The village is known for its extensive vineyards and its historical contribution to the development of the Departamento de Santa Lucía.
In the main town, Plaza San Martín offers green space, a fountain and play facilities for children. As amenities may change, it is advisable to check their condition before visiting. Estadio Centenario is located at Ruta Nacional 20 No. 2377 in the Departamento de Santa Lucía.
An annual religious celebration is held at Plaza de Santa Lucía in honour of the region’s patron saint. The date and programme may vary from year to year. If you would like to plan your trip around the celebration, check the current dates. A planned visit to Montefino or the celebration can serve as a concrete reference point when searching for accommodation.
Discover more destinations: Santa Lucía, Departamento Calingasta, Departamento Valle Fértil, Departamento Caucete, Departamento Iglesia, Departamento Albardón, Departamento Jáchal, Pocito.
For the broader travel overview: San Juan.
