Day Trip to Cuesta de Miranda & La Mexicana Mine
Description
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up at your hotel in La Rioja and start a 4x4 trip along the Ruta Nacional 40 to delve into the history of gold mining in Argentina. Are you ready?
We'll travel along a spectacular Argentinean road that will take us to the Cuesta de Miranda, one of the most winding and unique stretches of the RN-40. Along the way, we'll make several stops at its viewpoints to enjoy the surrounding sierras.
After enjoying the views, which stretch as far as Famatina, we'll leave you with some free time to grab yourself some food. Once we've refueled and are ready to go, we'll continue our adventure along a mountain road, giving us fantastic views of the Sierra de Famatina. Along the way, we'll get to enjoy the Pesebre and Ocre canyons - two jewels of this region.
Afterwards, we'll arrive at the La Mexicana Mine, at 4,200 metres (13,780 feet) above sea level. What do you know about the gold rush that swept through Argentina in the 19th century? We'll find out all about it! Incredibly, this was one of the main centres of gold and silver extraction in the province.
We'll learn how precious metals were extracted in this mining centre and we'll also reveal the history of the cable car that transported the metals to the town of Chilecito.
Finally, we will head for La Rioja and finish the excursion at your hotel after 12 hours of driving.
More Information
Duration
12 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by 4x4
Spanish–speaking guide
Not included
Lunch
Entrance fee to La Mexicana Mine: 2,000 ARS (US$ 2) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Cuesta De Miranda
Corporate name: Paez Jaime Gaspar
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
