Merlo is an Argentine city of Junín department of the province of San Luis. It is characterized by being one of microclimates of the world, the city with the best environmental quality in the country. Merlo is known for being one of the main tourist destination in the region and the country. Due to its natural characteristics, it is a frequent place for lovers of adventure tourism.
Main attractions of Merlo are:
The "Algarrobo Grandfather", a specimen that is more than 1200 years old and measures more than 14 m, has 7 very thick branches, some already touch the ground; It is located in the area known as Piedra Blanca. The picturesque town of Piedra Blanca, considered the center of the microclimate.
The place of Bad Passages, in surrounding of Merlo, very used for days of field. Nearby there is a splendid viewpoint called Peñón del Colorado, which dominates the center of the city and its surrounding.
The spa of Rincon del Este, with municipal camping and a dam, with hotels. This place of Merlo has natural pools where El Rincón stream passes.
The Mirador Del Sol, which dominates Conlara Valley. Paragliding flights, due to favorable conditions for their practice.
Mogote Bayo Provincial Reserve. Sierras de los Comechingones, an ideal setting for practicing abseiling, trekking, canyoneering, zip-line, waterfalls and crossings in quads and 4x4.
on surrounding of Merlo there are localities such as Papagayos, Santa Rosa de Conlara and Concarán in which it is possible to find beautiful landscapes and archaeological and paleontological sites of great importance in the region.
Merlo has hotel and gastronomic infrastructure of high level, seasoned with exhibitions of handicrafts, traditional festivities and shows, allowing an excellent stay in its territory.
All this and more still, the city of Merlo, San Luis, is a magnetic tourist destination that attracts visitors, again and again, throughout the year.