Cuesta de Miranda, Mountain pass in La Rioja Province, Argentina.
The narrow mountain road winds through red rock cliffs, reaching an elevation of 2,040 meters at Bordo Atravesado Pass in the Famatina Mountains.
The passage received its name from Spanish Captain Juan de Miranda, who defeated local indigenous groups during the Calchaquí wars in 1667.
The road follows ancient paths used by indigenous communities, connecting the towns of Villa Unión and Chilecito through the mountainous terrain.
The route offers designated areas for pedestrians and cyclists to explore the original path, which features 320 curves through the mountain landscape.
The geological formation dates back over 500 million years, displaying distinctive red coloration due to high concentrations of iron oxide.
Location: La Rioja Province
GPS coordinates: -29.34450,-67.76630
Latest update: March 12, 2025 14:14
Nuevo Cuyo contains national parks, geological formations, and historical sites. The region includes red sandstone cliffs in Talampaya Park, the astronomical observatory in El Leoncito, and the natural bridge Puente del Inca. This Argentine region features salt flats, volcanoes, caves, and canyons. The areas house various wildlife species and prehistoric sites.
Talampaya National Park
50.4 km
Ischigualasto Provincial Park
87.1 km
Reserva provincial Laguna Brava
165.9 km
San Guillermo National Park
141.9 km
Termas de Fiambalá
179.6 km
Cerro General M. Belgrano
37.3 km
Samay Huasi
33.7 km
Quebrada de los Cóndores
188.4 km
Monumento a Francisco Narciso Laprida
137.5 km
Capilla de Achango
173.7 km
Iglesia de San José de Jáchal
137.6 km
Chirau Mita Botanical Garden
34 km
La Rioja cathedral
88.6 km
Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks
63.8 km
Excursión a Laguna Brava
75.6 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
39.1 km
Salina del Alto del Mogna
177.1 km
Chilecito-La Mejicana ropeway station no. 9 "La Mejicana"
37 km
Tapiales de Las Padercitas
82 km
Viejo Molino de Huaco o de los Dojorti
132.5 km
Colegio Nacional Joaquín V. González
88.4 km
Templo y Convento de Santo Domingo
88.8 km
Chilecito-La Mejicana ropeway station no. 8 "Los Bayos"
36.6 km
Casa que habito Joaquín V. González
88.1 km
Chilecito-La Mejicana ropeway station no. 2 "El Durazno"
30.6 km
Templo de San José de Jachal
137.6 km
Molino de Sardiña
132.5 km
Iglesia de Achango y su entorno, compuesto por el caserío, los corrales y el cementerio
173.7 kmReviews
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