The capital city of the province of La Rioja, La Rioja Argentina is located on the east of the province with a population of almost 150,000. Being located at the foot of the Velasco Sierras the city of La Rioja Argentina is served by the Capitan Vicente Almonacid Airport which has regular flights to Buenos Aires and Catamarca . La Rioja Argentina can also be reached through rail and road from almost all parts of Argentina.
The climate of La Rioja Argentina is in general, is some what like a desert and therefore pretty dry. The winter months in the region experiences an average temperature of 5 degree to 20 degree Centigrades and the summer months are hot with the temperature rising up to 35 degree or even 40 degree Centigrades.
Cattle farming, agriculture and wine production has historically been the spinal cord of the economy of La Rioja Argentina but with the advent of the process of industrialization in the city around the year 1970, La Rioja Argentina became a major Pharmacological industry of Argentina.
Historically speaking , La Rioja Argentina was the only important city in the entire province. However, this historical city was destroyed in the year 1894. It was only in the 1970's that the process of rejuvenation started and the province, with its capital La Rioja Argentina , started growing.
The serene and peaceful ambience, together with a pleasurable weather makes
La Rioja Argentina a tourists' paradise. So, have a memorable vacation at
La Rioja Argentina.
