La Rioja Villages Day Trip

On this excursion to Chilecito and Nanogasta, we'll explore notable villages in the Argentine province of La Rioja and the Cuesta de Miranda.

Description

After hotel pickup in La Rioja, we will proceed to explore the province's picturesque villages. Our first stop will be in Patquia, followed by Los Colorados, known for its reddish mountains. Nearby, we will visit the cave of Chacho Peñaloza, a historical site. We will continue traveling north to Chilecito.

The tour continues along the Famatima mountain range, including Cuesta Las Talas, Santa Florentina, Río del Oro, and the stations of the Cable Rail used for transporting gold. We will visit the La Mejicana mine and its museum to learn about the mining operations of the early 20th century.

Next, we will stop in Samay Huasi to see the estate and museum of Dr. Joaquín Víctor Gonzáles, Cristo del Portezuelo statue, and La Riojana winery for a wine tasting. An hour of free time will be provided for leisure. After regrouping, we'll ascend the hills of Miranda to the Mirador del Monolito for a scenic view.

Lastly, we will return to La Rioja, concluding the tour after approximately 11 hours of sightseeing.