Cuesta de Miranda, Mountain pass in La Rioja Province, Argentina.

Cuesta de Miranda is a mountain pass in the Famatina range of La Rioja Province, Argentina, where a narrow road winds between red rock walls. The route climbs to 2,040 metres at Bordo Atravesado Pass, with many curves that follow the contours of the terrain.

The pass received its name from Captain Juan de Miranda, who controlled the region during the Calchaquí wars around 1667. The route traces ancient pathways that were used for centuries by different groups for trade and transport.

The passage serves as a vital connection between two towns and is used by travelers crossing between valleys. Locals view this route as a lifeline for their region, enabling commerce and exchange between communities.

The pass is a demanding drive with numerous curves that requires full driver attention and careful navigation. Visitors should plan to travel early in the day to drive in daylight and experience the changing views along the route.

The pass lies about 1,100 km northwest of Buenos Aires, in La Rioja Province. The surrounding land is open scrub country with roughly 9 inhabitants per square kilometre, and the local climate is a desert one with about 262 mm of rain a year.