La Rioja Villages Day Trip
Description
After picking you up at your hotel in the center of La Rioja at the indicated time, we'll head towards the most beautiful villages of the province of the same name.
We'll begin with a stop in Patquia before continuing on towards Los Colorados, where we'll get to see the intense reddish tones which characterise these colourful mountains. Nearby, we'll visit a cave of the Riojan leader Chacho Peñaloza - a site to which he would lure his enemies. We'll soon return to the road and travel north until we reach Chilecito.
Our tour will continue along the mountain range of Famatima, getting to see Cuesta Las Talas, Santa Florentina, Río del Oro, or stations 1 and 2 of the Cable Rail - massive infrastructure used to transport the gold that was extracted in the foothills of the province of La Rioja. Afterward, we'll visit the La Mejicana mine and its museum, where we'll gain a fascinating insight into what this gold, silver, and copper mine was like during the first half of the 20th century.
Our next stop will be in the village of Samay Huasi, where we'll find the estate and museum of Dr. Joaquín Víctor Gonzáles, the Cristo del Portezuelo statue finally the La Riojana winery, where we'll taste the excellent Riojan wines, which have been awarded several international prizes.
We'll then give you an hour of free time to give you a chance to refuel and relax! Once we've reconvened, we'll begin an ascent of the hills of Miranda until we reach Mirador del Monolito. The journey will be worth the view at the summit, as we'll be rewarded with a beautiful and colourful landscape.
Finally, we'll return to La Rioja and we'll end the excursion leaving you at your hotel after about 11 hours of sightseeing.
More Information
Duration
11 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Wine tasting
Not included
Food and drink
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours 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
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.
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.
Provider
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Tangol - Dólares Americanos Usd
Corporate name: Tangol Tours Latam SRL
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 3 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.
