Notable Religious Sites
This collection highlights the diverse spiritual landscape of San Juan, Argentina. It features prominent Catholic landmarks like the Basílica Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados and the relic of St. Anthony in Media Agua. The list also includes significant folk pilgrimage sites, most notably the Oratorio de la Difunta Correa in Vallecito and the San Expedito shrine in Bermejo. From historic mountain chapels in Calingasta to modern LDS meetinghouses, these sites reflect the region's religious architecture and deep-rooted traditions.
Basílica Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados
Minor basilica located in Rivadavia, known for housing the image of the patroness of San Juan and its modern post-earthquake architecture.
Iglesia de San Expedito
Located in Bermejo, this is one of Argentina's most important pilgrimage sites dedicated to the patron saint of urgent causes.
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Parish church serving the Calingasta community in the Andean foothills.
Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Luján
Local chapel in Santa Lucía dedicated to the patroness of Argentina.
Parroquia Cristo Rey
Central parish in Caucete, serving as a focal point for the local community.
Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Catholic church located in the Marquesado area of Rivadavia.
Parroquia de Santa Bárbara
Main parish church of Pocito, dedicated to the patron saint of the department.
San Antonio
Located in Media Agua, this shrine houses a first-class relic of Saint Anthony of Padua sent from Italy.
Catholic University of Cuyo
Private Catholic university founded in 1953, featuring an on-campus chapel and religious education facilities.
Oratorio de la Difunta Correa
World-famous folk shrine in Vallecito dedicated to Deolinda Correa. Thousands of pilgrims visit annually to leave offerings and water bottles.
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Caucete.
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
Meetinghouse for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Gruta Virgen de Andacollo
Hillside shrine and grotto in the Calingasta area dedicated to the Virgin of Andacollo.
Capilla de Catalve
Historic chapel located in the Calingasta valley.
Capilla Inmaculada Concepción
Local chapel serving the Villa Iglesia community.
Capilla San Roque
Catholic chapel located in the town of Rodeo.
Capilla Virgen de Andacallo
Chapel in the Iglesia department dedicated to the Virgin of Andacollo.
Capilla San Antonio de Padua
Small Catholic church located in the rural Iglesia region.
Capilla Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Rural chapel serving the northern San Juan community.
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