Route 40 in La Rioja
Speed it up along curves and straight roads inviting you to see natural, cultural, historical, and archaeological treasures.
Did you know that the symbolic Route 40 takes you to discover La Rioja province magic? Speed up along the provincial roads and cover valleys, towns, mountains, microclimates, wineries, historical circuits, natural reserves, and regional product crops. Observe cave paintings in La Banda Florida and the Anchumbil canyon. From Villa Unión, visit the Talampaya National Park and the Qhapaq Ñan Andean Road System, declared World Heritage.
Go on with your adventure through Cuesta de Miranda, where viewpoints and gorges are waiting for you. Discover Sañogasta walnut cultivation and the folkloric richness of a rural small town called Chilecito. Visit Guandacol and find the old house of one of the region’s major leader, Felipe Varela. If you like heights, go down the Famatina road, and explore the seven gorges of San Blas. Enjoy this experience in the north region.