Extreme Sports in La Rioja
Cover a land inviting you to pump your adrenaline, surrounded by lively landscapes.
Do you like strong emotions? Come to La Rioja and let this province’s offers captivate you. Would you like to feel the wind strength? Embark on a land-sailing adventure on La Rioja land vastness. Get on those three-wheeled carts with sails that take you almost touching the ground at 80 kilometres per hour. Would you rather fly? Go paragliding.
Are you looking for land challenges? Enjoy a long-boarding experience and feel the wind caressing your face while you go down mountainous roads. Do you prefer going up mountains? There are rock faces and mountainsides perfect for you to enjoy climbing. Feel free and explore trails, sail lakes, and take breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy this experience in the north region.
Location: Province of La Rioja, north of Argentina.
How to get there: By air, to the Capitán Vicente Almandos Almonacid airport. By land, via the national routes 40, 75, and 38 by bus or car.
Surface: 89,680 sq. kilometres
Altitude: 515 m above sea level (medium altitude). The province’s highest point, Monte Pissis, reaches 6,793 m above sea level.
Climate: Semiarid.
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 7 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Technical equipment for the specific sport you want to practice. Warm clothes appropriate for possible weather changes and sunscreen lotion.