| La Rioja province | |
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Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Argentina |
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| Capital | La Rioja |
| Surface | 89,680 km² |
| Inhabitants | 367.728 (2015 estimate), 333.642 (2010 census) |
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| Institutional website | |
La Rioja province it is a province argentina in Northwest Andes.
To know
Tourism in the province of La Rioja is growing rapidly, attracted by the natural beauty of this area.
Geographical notes
It borders to the north-west with the Chile, to the west with the San Juan province, to the south with that of San Luis, with the province of Córdoba to the east and with that of Catamarca North.
The province, essentially mountainous, in the Andean region on the border with Chile, with some peaks reaches altitudes of over 6,000 meters. The highest mountain is the Cerro Bonete volcano which reaches 6,759 meters. Proceeding eastwards, the landscape gradually becomes flatter but the altitude is always high and there are several minor mountain ranges.
When to go
The climate is mainly arid and only in the eastern part.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- La Rioja - Capital of the province of the same name, located in its central part.
- Chilecito - Located in the northwestern part of the province.
- Villa Unión - It is strategically located in the heart of the Bermejo Valley.
Other destinations
- Talampaya National Park - The park is a heritage protected byUNESCO which is located in a narrow basin between the Cerro Los Colorados to the west and the Sierra de Sañagasta to the east.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning La Rioja province
Commons contains images or other files on La Rioja province
