Our journey from Mendoza to Villa Union in the province of La Rioja took us through a series of fascinating passes and canyons, which we discovered by slightly deviating from the Ruta 40 highway.
On the following day our ur final destination was the city of Los Ralos in the province of Tucumán, with a route that passed through the Talampaya National Park. Along the way, we visited the capital of the province of La Rioja — a city of the same name with a population of about 300,000. It is nestled at the foot of the Sierra de Velasco range. The region is renowned as the oldest wine-producing area. We explored the city, with the main attraction being the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in the central square.The first week of the South American stage ended. All day, we drove along Ruta 40 in the foothills of the Andes. We saw several volcanoes and vineyards in the province of Mendoza.
On the following day, our team split up: one group stayed in Mendoza to explore the city’s attractions, while the other headed to the province of La Rioja to take in the natural sights. Mendoza surprised us with its lush greenery, old trees, lively traffic, and captivating landmarks. In La Rioja, we encountered a delightful surprise: our guide bumped into an old acquaintance he hadn’t seen in 30 years.
On the following day our ur final destination was the city of Los Ralos in the province of Tucumán, with a route that passed through the Talampaya National Park. Along the way, we visited the capital of the province of La Rioja — a city of the same name with a population of about 300,000. It is nestled at the foot of the Sierra de Velasco range. The region is renowned as the oldest wine-producing area. We explored the city, with the main attraction being the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas in the central square.The first week of the South American stage ended. All day, we drove along Ruta 40 in the foothills of the Andes. We saw several volcanoes and vineyards in the province of Mendoza.
On the following day, our team split up: one group stayed in Mendoza to explore the city’s attractions, while the other headed to the province of La Rioja to take in the natural sights. Mendoza surprised us with its lush greenery, old trees, lively traffic, and captivating landmarks. In La Rioja, we encountered a delightful surprise: our guide bumped into an old acquaintance he hadn’t seen in 30 years.
