Los Colorados or Condor Ravine Hike

On this hike in La Rioja's surroundings, you'll have the option to trek around Los Colorados Reserve or explore Condor Ravine (Quebrada de los Cóndores).

Hike Options

During the booking process, you can choose between two options: a hiking trail in Los Colorados Provincial Reserve or one in Condor Ravine. Both hikes include hotel pickup and drop-off in La Rioja and a Spanish-speaking guide. These are the details of each trail:

Los Colorados (8 Hours)

After a 75-kilometre (46.6-mile) drive from La Rioja, we'll reach the municipality of Patquia. We will hike in Los Colorados, located at the southern tip of a 20,000-hectare valley. The hike will feature bright red rock formations and ancient rock art, including over 200 petroglyphs. We will also visit the Chacho Cave and the Natural Bridge.

Schedule: This hike option begins at 9 am.

Condor Ravine (14 Hours)

Our first stop will be Punta de los Llanos, after a 110-kilometre (68-mile) drive from La Rioja, passing through Tama and Puca Cala. The hike will take us along Condor Ravine, featuring an uphill trail with views of Andean condors at a viewpoint. Afterward, we will descend to an inn for some free time to rest before returning to La Rioja.

Schedule: This hike option begins at 7 am.