La Carolina, Mining village in Coronel Pringles Department, Argentina.
La Carolina stands at an elevation of 1,620 meters in the San Luis Province, surrounded by mountains and mineral-rich geological formations.
The settlement originated in 1795 as a silver and copper mining center, which drove the initial development and population growth of the region.
The municipal traditions reflect the strong connection to mining heritage through local festivals and preservation of historical mining equipment displays.
Visitors can reach the municipality through provincial roads connecting to San Luis city, with temperature variations between 5°C in July and 31°C in January.
The surrounding mountains contain numerous mineral specimens and abandoned mining tunnels, offering insights into Argentina's 18th-century mineral extraction methods.
Location: Coronel Pringles Department, San Luis
Inception: 1795
Elevation above the sea: 1,620 m
GPS coordinates: -32.80000,-66.10000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:37
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