Discover Rodeo: Water, Landscape and History

Rodeo brings together a range of travel interests: water sports and sport fishing are available at Dique Cuesta del Viento, while the Chapel of Santo Domingo de Guzmán offers a historical and religious focus. There are also other sights in town and destinations in the surrounding area. When looking for a holiday rental in Rodeo, you might therefore first consider whether you want to focus mainly on local attractions or also include trips to San Guillermo National Park.

Water Sports and Sights in Rodeo

Dique Cuesta del Viento is one of Rodeo’s attractions. Activities there include windsurfing, kitesurfing, and sport fishing. You can tailor your stay to different interests, whether that means either of the two water sports or fishing. The Garganta Río Jáchal and the Basaltos Columnares are also among Rodeo’s sights. They add to the options if you want to consider destinations beyond the dam.

Chapel and Religious Tradition

The Chapel of Santo Domingo de Guzmán is a Provincial Historic Monument and part of the cultural and natural heritage of San Juan Province. Its post-colonial architecture features adobe walls and a two-section wooden roof. The chapel was first mentioned in historical records in 1835. It offers a specific point of interest for anyone interested in the destination’s architectural and cultural history as well as activities at the dam.

Processions to Cerro Negro are also part of the local religious tradition: the parish has organized them every year for the patron saint festivals since 1992. This recurring event offers a different perspective from the chapel’s architecture or the activities available at the dam. If religious customs are among your travel interests, this tradition is a distinct aspect of Rodeo.

Trips in the Surrounding Area

The administration of San Guillermo National Park is located in Rodeo. Visitors must register there in advance before entering the national park. From the administrative headquarters, the “Los Caserones” Circuit leads to a 350-metre circular walk among old corrals. Along the way, there are panoramic views of a granite outcrop. The drive takes about five hours and follows winding roads that are passable only by four-wheel-drive 4x4 vehicles.

Another destination is the “Punto panorámico” Circuit. It leads to a viewpoint at an altitude of 3,760 metres, where vicuñas and guanacos can be observed. Allow about five hours for this drive too; the winding roads are passable only by four-wheel-drive 4x4 vehicles. The destinations differ mainly in what you can expect on site: at “Los Caserones,” a 350-metre walk among old corrals with views of the granite outcrop; at “Punto panorámico,” a viewpoint where you may observe vicuñas and guanacos. Factor in the required registration and the respective drives if these excursions are important reasons for your trip.

For the wider travel overview: Iglesia Department.