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Department of Luján de Cuyo
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*General
Information
*Tourist Attractions
*Parties and Celebrations
*History Review
*Distances
*Flora and Fauna
*Hydrography
*Museums
General Information:
Surface……………... 4.847 km2
Population……………104.470 habitantes
Density………..….….21.60 hab/km2 |
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The Department of Lujan de Cuyo is located in Center zone – to
the north of MendozMendozailometres from the capital city of
Province.
It is bordered on the north by Godoy Cruz, Las Heras and Maipú,
on the south by Tupungato, on the east by Junín and Rivadavia,
and on the west by the Republic of Chile.
It was founded as a village and its boundaries were demarcated
as a department on May 11, 1855, and in 1949, this town was
declared a city. The weather presents the general
characteristics of the one of the province; semi-desert, with an
annual temperature average of 16°C, with a maximum of 38°C and a
minimum of -5°C.
 The territory is divided into four geomorphologic units: the
Andes in the west, with two units that are fundamental Main
Range (border with Chile) and the Front Range, in addition to
the foothills, and the wedge of the plain in between the ranges.
Lujan de Cuyo is a modern, progressive and steadily expanding
due to its picturesque landscapes and its cultural
characteristics, a real land of contrasts inviting to do tourism
throughout the year.
The 14 districts are the City of Luján, Mayor Drummond, La
Puntilla, Carrodilla, Chacras de Coria, Cacheuta, Potrerillos,
the Industrial Zone, Vistalba, Las Compuertas, Perdriel, Agrelo,
Ugarteche and El Carrizal.
Its economy is based on the agriculture, mining, hydrocarbons,
metalworking and the tourism industry.
Tourist Attractions:
Lujan de Cuyo has great diversity of tourism offers, for the
ones who enjoy the outdoors life, the sun, the mountains,
experiencing incredible adventures, hot springs, cultural
activities and tasting high-end wines in their prestigious
wineries.
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