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Castro Barros

Castro Barros is a town in Departamento General Belgrano district, La Rioja, Argentina of about 4,322 people. Within 50 km by road there are 19 places to visit: 7 forts & heritage, 4 churches and 4 parks. The closest is Plaza San Pedro.

30.5795° S, 65.7270° WPop. 4,322

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km19
Must-see0
Notable31
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Castro Barros

4 stops, one loop, back by 8:08 pm

245 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Castro Barros
  2. Ampiza 1heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Arroyo Seco 1heritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parque Nacional Traslasierranature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Cerro Blancoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Back in Castro Barros
Today’s loopCastro BarrosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Castro Barros?

Plaza San Pedro (park, about 1 km), Capilla de Castro Barros (church, about 1 km), Monumento A Los Caudillos Federales (attraction, about 18 km), Ampiza 1 (heritage site, about 49 km), Agua de Ramon (heritage site, about 52 km), Capilla Nuestra Señora de Luján (church, about 28 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Castro Barros?

19 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 4 parks, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Castro Barros?

El Cajon, about 45 km by road; Cerro Negro/orcoyana (45 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Castro Barros?

Capilla de Castro Barros, about 1 km by road; Capilla Nuestra Señora de Luján (28 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Castro Barros?

Start in Castro Barros, visit Ampiza 1, then Arroyo Seco 1, then Parque Nacional Traslasierra, then Cerro Blanco, and drive back — about 245 km by road in all.

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