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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, as well as heritage tourism, religious and rural.
Are invited to visit the second part of this article for more details of this beautiful department of the Province of San Juan.

Church Sightseeing

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 unspoiled nature in a state of solitude and quiet, an ideal place for relaxation. It is surrounded by mountains with snowy peaks, with clear skies and majestic, small bodies of water with the most diverse tree species: ash, oak, acacia, willow, pines and poplars reflect natural areas unrelated to any contamination in a peaceful environment in which some plant and animal species are kept safe from extinction in the wild. In this sense are excellent natural conditions that this prodigious offers visitors stay in the four seasons. The Ranch is located in a strategic position for excursions to tourist sites of great significance (Reserva San Guillermo, Dique Cuesta del Viento, Pismanta Thermal Hotel, Huaco Mills, Valley of the Moon, etc.)..

Activities: hiking, horseback riding, biking, sulky rides, observation of wildlife (hunting photographic), fly fishing in streams of the property (Agua Negra, Agua Blanca, Mondaca, Modaquita), rafting (Rio Jáchal - San provider John Aventura) high mountain camps, excursions 4 × 4 (circuit given), tourism, mining, rappelling and Tyrolean (lending San Juan Adventure), visits and expressions of indigenous paintings Jesuits populations, rural activities (preparation of land for organic, pruning, harvesting of fruits and vegetables, development of regional sweets and items), preparation of vegetarian meals and Creole.

Tuducum

Before arriving at the Hot Springs Resort Pismanta left and strengthened road, we reach this town. It is a picturesque little village with adobe houses surrounded by walls and very remarkable for its production of jams, made with fruit from the area. In landscape plantings highlight apples, figs, walnuts and peach trees lined avenues. Their weavers are renowned for quality garments at the loom weaving.

• Tambo Goats: Tudcum way on the street where the Directorate of National Parks, one can visit a dairy goat model. Make contact with animals and know the process of making goat's milk, becomes a pleasant time and actual contact with nature
• Parroquia de San Roque Church in 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 very thick wall, plastered with mud and whitewashed and roofs from mesquite trees and reeds tied with strips of leather.
• Interpretation Center Quebrada Conconta: located few meters from the entrance to Tudcum-on Route 418 - the center reveals a series of anthropological studies conducted in the zone under the leadership of the Ministry of Culture of the Nation and the Institute of Antropología y Pensamiento Latinoamericano, as part of a conservation plan assets 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 from Jáchal, following the same route to the East. It is the tourist village of Church, with 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, as well as heritage tourism, religious and rural. During the first days of February, Rodeo takes place in the "Festival of the Seed and Apple," cutting typical gaucho ranches with many artists, carousel and election of the queen.

• Finca El Martillo: a 196 km from the City of San Juan, on Provincial Route No. 436 and National Route No. 150. Property of Mr. Henry Meglioli, who with his family performed various activities in the context of beauty. An agricultural industry of nearly 50 hectares, which has been transformed into a venture of large-scale rural tourism in the area. Produces nuts, sweets and preserves the most diverse 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 Jáchal, Cuesta del Viento Dam is a major hydroelectric plant in the northern region. The plant regulates the flow of streams and rivers churchianity in order 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 mountain appears, imposing mirror crystalline turquoise water (slightly salty 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, make it considered by connoisseurs as one of the best places on earth for windsurfers. Every year in February, the dam is home to international competitions that attract windsurfers and tourists from different países.Durante-morning until after midday, 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: It has a room you can see numerous archaeological elements. Painted vessels are highlighted in red and black Angualasto own culture that developed between 1100 and 1400 AD. It also displays a child mummy from more than 500 years old, bone awls and stone, and beads. They draw attention to a small wooden containers which were used for hallucinogens, carved with Indian figures. The museum is located in the neighborhood of Rodeo.
• Indian Cave: very close to the urban area, one can visit a Geogliflos belt. Of 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 Indian Cave, cavern formation of unique characteristics which, according to legend Pismanta Cacique was buried with his men before being arrested by the Spanish conquerors.
• Rio Jachal: this important watercourse is the choice for lovers of rafting. One of his most impressive attraction is a deep canyon with walls up to 30m high 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

For Provincial Road No. 407, consolidated and in very good condition, one arrives at the quiet village of Angualasto, a small agricultural oasis where vines and wheat are grown in small-scale, irrigated by the waters of the Rio Blanco.

• Cerro El Mirador, one of its main attractions is the lookout hill, on top are placed a cross and memorial to the Indian Cacique Pismanta "made of stone in honor of the former inhabitants. From above, various shades of green are discussed in large fields. Heterogeneous formations mountain heights, some covered with vegetation, uncover red and blue ranges. The majestic White River runs through the valley. It can be accessed by vehicle
• Indigenous Tamberías: they are an important Indian dating from 600 AD, and is notable for the extent of its spread and its construction technique employed. In the ruins can be seen clearly rectangular enclosures, connected by corridors of up to eight feet long. There are underground silos for grain and ample space for corrals for llamas. There were found traces of Indian utensils and burial urns, consisting of large ceramic vases.
• Louis Benedetti Archaeological Museum: It has a room dedicated to the archeology of the region. On exhibit mummies, indigenous skulls found in the surroundings, funeral urns, arrowheads, beads, ceremonial pipes, stone axes, wooden spindles and Conan (grinding stones). Next to the Library Angualasto, operate attractive circular building built in stone.
• Biosphere Reserve San Guillermo, totaling 860,000 hectares, is a sign of very high value and high Andean environments Puno. In 1972 the Province of San Juan created the Provincial Reserve and, given the salient features of the area proposed to be incorporated as a Biosphere Reserve under the program "Man and the Biosphere (MAB) of UNESCO. Thanks to the protection received from these initiatives, the vicuna and guanaco populations that inhabit it recovered steadily. In 1998 an area was declared a National Park.

Malimán

On Route 430-North 12km Malimán Angualasto-appears, one of the first villages nestled 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. While experience can be a wonderful cross it without haste, on board a four wheel drive vehicle.

Colanguil

It is located 14 miles Angualasto, heading northwest on the path to high. Small farmer agricultural valley nestled at the foot of the imposing mountain range Colanguil with stunning natural vistas. Its inhabitants alternate farm work with handicrafts: braided leather, fabric at the loom, pottery and patero winemaking. Eminently religious in the Church of San Isidro Labrador worship their patron saint of which are devoted. Every 15 May, organized celebrations in his honor.

The Chinguillo

It arrives 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. Vicuna, guanacos, Andean Suris, endangered species, are here in droves. Rural tourism in full.

Paso Agua Negra

Church is located in Agua Negra, an area where there is the international pass connects San Juan to 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 country. Black Water is an area of spectacular beauty. The scenery dazzles with wildlife mountain range, high peaks and bold penitents, strange formations of ice occurring in very few places in the world.

Map of the Department of Church Part Two

Department of Church Part 2

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