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Imposing mountains and fertile valleys ...

Cuesta del Viento - San Juan

Paso Agua Negra - San Juan

Located in the northwest corner of the province of San Juan, which is predominantly a landscape of mountains, hills and fertile valleys, we are in the Department of Inglesia. Characterized by showing a remarkable growth of tourism, has become one of the most visited destinations in the province. Beautiful towns that invite hiking, horseback riding, camping, water sports and fishing, and historic tourism, religious and rural.
Invite you to visit the second part of this article for more details on this beautiful department of the Province of San Juan.

Church Attractions

Stay Guañizuil

It is a stay of 265 hectares, which has implemented a farm model, a complex of cottages and a residential neighborhood. It is located 10km from Pismanta, following a trail that part of Route 418. A preserved site, which gives us the beauty of its landscapes and unspoilt nature in a state of solitude and quiet, the ideal place to relax. It is surrounded by mountains with snowy peaks, with a majestic and clear sky, small lakes with the most diverse tree species: ash, oak, locust, willows, pines and poplars reflect natural areas unrelated to any contamination in a peaceful environment in which plant and animal species are kept safe from extinction in the wild. In this sense they are excellent natural conditions this prodigious offers visitors stay in the four seasons. La Estancia is located in a strategic position for excursions to tourist sites of great importance (Reserva San Guillermo, Dique Cuesta del Viento, Hotel Thermal Pismanta, Huaco Mills, Valle de la Luna, etc.)..

Activities: hiking, horseback riding, bike riding, sulky, observation of wildlife (hunting photo), fly fishing in streams of the property (Agua Negra, Agua Blanca, Mondaca, Modaquita), rafting (Rio Jáchal - San provider Juan Aventura), camping in the mountains, hiking 4 × 4 (preset channels), tourism, mining, rappel and zip (San Juan Adventure provider), visit to Indian paintings and manifestations of Jesuits populations, rural activities (preparation of land for crops organic, pruning, harvesting of fruits and vegetables, preparation of sweets and regional items), preparation of vegetarian meals and Creole.

Tuducum

Before arriving at the Spa Complex Pismanta to the left and strengthened road, we reach this town. It is a picturesque little village with adobe houses and fences very prominent wall for the production of sweets made with fruit from the area. In landscape plantings highlight apples, figs, walnuts and peach lined avenues. Their weavers are renowned for quality garments at the loom weaving.

• Tambo Caprino: Tudcum way on the street from the Directorate of National Parks, you can visit a dairy goat model. Make contact with the animals and learn about the process of making goat's milk, becomes a pleasant time and real contact with nature
• San Roque Parish: in church, every village and every hamlet or village even has its church or parish. Dating from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and are a valuable witness to the passage of the Jesuits in these latitudes. The architecture of these temples is typical of the period: walls of adobe or mud, thick, plastered with mud and whitewashed, and carob roofs and screens sticks tied together with strips of leather.
• Gorge Interpretive Center Conconta: located few meters from the entrance on Route Tudcum-418 - the center reveals a series of anthropological studies conducted in the area under the direction of the Ministry of Culture of the Nation and the Institute of Anthropology and Latin American Thought, as part of a plan for heritage conservation and social development of tourism, which in turn prepares the description of the area as "World Heritage" by UNESCO.

Rodeo

Rodeo is the capital of the State Church. It is located 14km from Pismanta on National Route 150, and 43km of Jáchal, following the same route to the East. It is the tourist town of Church, with a variety of accommodation including hotels, campsites, cabins and lodges. With its vast landscape of natural beauty, is one of the resorts of San Juan that has grown in recent times. It has an excellent climate, with low humidity and pleasant temperatures all year. Invites hiking, horseback riding, camping, water sports and fishing, and historic tourism, religious and rural. During the first days of February, Rodeo takes place in the "Festival of the Seed and Apple," cutting typical gaucho with huts, the artistic, carousel and election of the queen.

• Finca El Martillo: 196 km from the City of San Juan, on Provincial Highway No. 436 and No. 150 National Highway. Property of Mr. Enrique Meglioli, who with his family performed the various activities within the framework of the beauty of the place. An agricultural industry of nearly 50 hectares, which has been transformed into an enterprise of large-scale rural tourism in the area. Produces nuts, sweets and the most varied preserved fruits and vegetables. It highlights their alcayote, raspberry and boysamberry. It is also very particular taste of honey from the farm.

• Dique Cuesta del Viento: Located on the river Jáchal, Cuesta del Viento Dam is a major hydro work in the northern region. The control unit regulates the flow of streams and rivers churchianity to produce energy and increase agricultural production and mining of the Cuesta del Viento Dam zona.El has become, in recent times, one of the major tourist attractions San Juan. Embedded in the stunning mountains appears, imposing mirror of turquoise crystal clear water (a little salt for minerals in the mountains) immersed in a spectacular mountain environment that allows us to appreciate the nature of a unique place in the world. The strong, steady wind that runs the place, coupled with the characteristics of its climate and its waters are to be considered by connoisseurs as one of the best places in the world for windsurfing. Each year in February, the dam is home to international competitions that call windsurfers and tourists from different países.Durante-morning until after noon, the waters of the dam are ideal for cooling, fishing and boating. On the coasts of Cuesta del Viento there are several inns and beaches, where you can spend a day of sun and relaxation on the side of the water.
• Archaeological Museum: is a room that can be seen numerous archaeological features. Painted vessels are highlighted in red and black, Angualasto own culture that developed between 1100 and 1400 AD. Also displayed is an infant mummy from more than 500 years old, bone awls and stone, and beads. They draw attention to a small wooden vessels that were used for hallucinogens, carved with Indian figures. The museum is in Rodeo neighborhood headquarters.
• Cueva del Indio: very close to the urban area, you can visit Geogliflos belt. 1200 m2 and half-buried stones made red, white and black, it is considered that Aborigines were made by more than 750 years ago. There is the so-called Cueva del Indio, cavernous formation of unique features which, according to legend, the Chief Pismanta was buried with his men before being arrested by the Spanish conquerors.
• Rio Jachal: this important waterway, is chosen by lovers of rafting. One of its most impressive attractions is a deep canyon with walls up to 30m in height and very narrow areas in which there is hardly a boat. It is a very fast river waters and impounded sites, where you can enjoy peace and beauty of the landscape.

Angualasto

Provincial Route No. 407, consolidated and in very good condition, you come to the quiet village of Angualasto, a small oasis of farmland where wheat and grapes are cultivated on a small scale, which are irrigated by the waters of the Rio Blanco.

• Cerro El Mirador, one of its main attractions is the mountain viewpoint on the top are placed a cross and the monument to the Indian "Chief Pismanta", made in stone in honor of the former inhabitants. From above, various shades of green are discussed in large pastures. Heterogeneous formations mountain heights, some covered with vegetation, reveal red and blue ranges. The majestic White River crosses the valley. It can be accessed by vehicle
• Indigenous Tamberías: they are an important Indian center dating from 600 AD, and highlights the magnitude of their area and the construction technique employed. In the ruins are clearly visible rectangular enclosures, connected by corridors of up to eight feet long. There are underground silos for grain and wide space for corrals for llamas. They have found traces of Indian utensils and funerary urns, constituted by large ceramic vases.
• Luis Benedetti Archaeological Museum: It has a room dedicated to the archeology of the region. On display mummies, indigenous skulls found nearby, funeral urns, arrowheads, beads, necklaces, ceremonial pipes, stone axes, wooden spindles and Conan (grinding stones). Next to the Library Angualasto, work attractive circular building built in stone.
• Biosphere Reserve San Guillermo: totaling 860 000 hectares, is an example of very high value and high Andean Puna environments. In 1972 the San Juan Province Provincial Reserve was created and given the salient features of the area proposed to be incorporated as a Biosphere Reserve under the "Man and the Biosphere (MAB) of UNESCO. Thanks to the protection received from these initiatives, the vicuña and guanaco populations that inhabit it recovered steadily. In 1998 an area was declared a National Park.

Malimán

On Route 430, 12km north of Angualasto-Malimán appears, one of the first villages located in San Guillermo, an ecological reserve of almost a million hectares that protects the largest concentration in the wild camels throughout Argentina. The road is not good. Although it can be a wonderful experience traveling leisurely, on board a four wheel drive vehicle.

Colanguil

It is located 14 kilometers from Angualasto, heading northwest on the road to high. Small farmer agricultural valley located at the foot of the imposing Cordillera de Colanguil with stunning natural vistas. Its inhabitants alternate farm work with handicrafts: braided leather, the loom weaving, ceramics and patero winemaking. Eminently religious in the Church of San Isidro Labrador worship their patron saint of which are devoted. Each May 15 celebrations organized in his honor.

The Chinguillo

Is reached via Route 430, from Rodeo. Most of the road borders the White River and crosses it several times. Finally, the vehicles should be abandoned to cross the river on carts, driving the locals (only one family lives in the area). In The Chinguillo, views and life in contact with nature, far from communications and noise of the city, is the main attraction. It is located in San Guillermo, an ecological reserve of almost a million hectares that protects the largest concentration in the wild camels throughout Argentina. Vicuña, guanaco and Suri Andean, endangered species, appear here in droves. Rural tourism in full.

Paso Agua Negra

Church is located in Agua Negra, an area where it is the international pass connects San Juan with the Republic of Chile. To reach the boundary between the countries, it must take National Route No. 150. This road leads from the localities churchianity Rodeo, Jáchal and Las Flores at Chile's La Serena and Coquimbo. Las Flores is the last town that is before traveling to the neighboring Chile. Black Water is an area of spectacular beauty. The scenery dazzles with Andean wildlife, high peaks and bold penitents, strange ice formations that occur in very few places in the world.

Map of the Department of Church Part Two

Department of Church Part 2

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