Introducing La Rioja
Encircled by the graceful peaks of the Sierra de Velasco, La Rioja is quite a sight on a sunny day. And there are plenty of sunny days: summer temperatures rise sky-high in this quiet, out-of-the-way provincial capital.
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Juan Ramírez de Velasco founded Todos los Santos de la Nueva Rioja in 1591. The Diaguita tribe who lived here were converted and made peace with the conquerors, paving the way for Spanish colonization of what Vásquez de Espinosa called ‘a bit of Paradise.’
The city’s appearance reflects the conflict and accommodation between colonizer and colonized: the architecture combines European designs with native techniques and local materials. Many early buildings were destroyed in the 1894 earthquake, but the city has been entirely rebuilt.
Last updated: Sep 23, 2008
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Drinking water at Corona del Inca (La Rioja, Argentina)
by didib239 19 May 2012
Hi, we are thinking of spedning some time days at the Corona del Inca crater next year for Trekking / Mountaineering. Is there any drinking…
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Talampaya!
by jonarun 25 February 2012
Hola! I am now in La Rioja and missed the morning bus to Parque National Talampaya. I was wondering if it is worth it to stick around…
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RE: Ischigualasto and Talampaya
by belenboix 22 August 2011
Hi there. I would recommend going to the parks on two different days. They are very big, and you wouldn´t want to miss the highlights.…
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