La Rioja Province
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Area | 89680 |
|---|---|
| Capital | La Rioja |
| Population | 312,884 (2018) |
| Points of interest | Cuesta de Miranda |
| Cerro Bonete | |
| Colleges and universities | Universidad Nacional De La Rioja |
| National University of Chilecito (undec) | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2319393 |
About La Rioja Province
La Rioja, a province in northwestern Argentina, spans snow-covered Andean peaks, such as 6,793m-tall Monte Pissis, to valleys studded with wineries. Arid Talampaya National Park is known for its 200m-high red sandstone cliffs, Triassic-period fossils and 1,500-year-old rock carvings. High-altitude, volcanic Laguna Brava Provincial Reserve harbors wildlife including flamingos and vicuñas. Colonial La Rioja is the province's capital and gateway.
