La Rioja, Argentina
La Rioja is the capital city of the Argentine province of La Rioja, located in the east of the province.
La Rioja is located on the foot of the Velasco Sierras, from Buenos Aires, and from Córdoba.History
It was founded in 1591 by the governor of Tucumán Province.
Geography
Climate
La Rioja has a semi-arid climate, with average temperatures of to in winter and to in summer, but with maximum temperatures of more than. The average annual rainfall is, falling almost exclusively during the summer when moist tropical air from the northeast enters the region. The highest recorded temperature was on December 28, 1971 while the lowest recorded temperature was on August 5, 1966.Sights
The Museo Folklórico is set in a 17th-century building, and its displays include local chaya music and the Tinkunaco festival.
