in the Andean region of the La Rioja province the central Andes go almost seamlessly into the Sierras Pampeanas above. The area takes the West of the province a.
Regions
Overall, the region is quite uniform.
places
As expected, the region is very sparsely populated.
- Villa Unión, 6,000 inhabitants, city in La Rioja, starting point for the Talampaya National Park
- San José de Vinchina, 1,500 inhabitants, a tiny place in the northwest of La Rioja, the best starting point for tours to the wild and romantic high seas in this region.
Other goals
- Talampaya National Park. A valley on the eastern edge of the Andes with rock formations that are extremely worth seeing.
- Laguna Brava. A mountain lake at an altitude of 4,000 m in the far northwest of the province. Almost inaccessible for a long time, there is now a road nearby.
background
In the Andean region of La Rioja, the Talampaya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is particularly well known as a travel destination. The rest is sparsely populated, remote and almost as wild and rough as it was in ancient times. In many areas there is hardly any infrastructure.
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getting there
The starting point is the city Villa Uniónwho do best with La Rioja connected is.
mobility
There are only buses between the most important towns, many lonely and attractive areas can only be reached with your own vehicle. Most roads are unpaved, so an all-terrain vehicle is recommended for self-drive.
Tourist Attractions
activities
Hikers and mountaineers get their money's worth in the region. The jeep tour to Laguna Brava is a must for off-road fans who are in the region. You have to pay attention to the protection of the environment!
nightlife
There are few options for going out, even if every small town has a pub or disco bar.
security
There is a particular danger in the event of earthquakes and sudden changes in weather during mountain tours.
climate
The climate of the central Andes is dry and depends on the altitude. There is permanent snow only from 4,500 to 5,000 m.
trips
About the Cuesta de Miranda one arrives in the area of Sierras de La Rioja. This gorge is very worth seeing because of its multicolored rocky landscape.
