Ruta Nacional 150 runs east-west from Patquía to the border between La Rioja and San Juan, passing through Paganzo. It provides a concrete reference point for planning your trip. When looking for a vacation rental, first consider whether Paganzo itself or a destination within the broader travel destination of Independencia will be the focus of your stay.
Paganzo on Ruta Nacional 150
Paganzo is located on Ruta Nacional 150 and is listed as 46 kilometers from Patquía. The road section from the junction with Ruta Nacional 38 at Patquía to Paganzo is 40.41 kilometers long. From Paganzo to the border between La Rioja and San Juan, Ruta Nacional 150 continues for another 16.74 kilometers. The figures differ according to their respective starting points: the 40.41 kilometers begin at the junction with Ruta Nacional 38, while the 46 kilometers are measured from Patquía. Before setting out, it is advisable to check current road conditions.
Celebrations in Paganzo / Independencia
Paganzo / Independencia is associated with patron saint celebrations in honor of San Nicolás. These include a procession, a pilgrimage, and typical foods. If the celebrations are the reason for your trip, check the event date in advance.
More destinations in the broader travel destination of Independencia
The Los Colorados protected area is located in the broader travel destination of Independencia. It was designated a Reserva Provincial de Usos Múltiples (Multiple-Use Provincial Reserve) in 2015 under Provincial Law 9714. The designation serves to protect the existing ecosystem, regulate the use of natural resources, and protect archaeological sites. Law No. 10,360 of December 10, 2020, also establishes a heritage-focused, cultural, and ecological tourism development circuit in Los Colorados.
In Los Colorados, two trails can be distinguished by the time they take: the Puente Natural trail takes two to three hours on foot or on horseback. The Valle Los Bordos trail takes about an hour and a half on foot or on horseback. The rock art of Los Colorados points to the site having been used and resettled approximately between 600 and 1500 AD. The Cueva del Chacho is considered Los Colorados’ most important traditional attraction.
El Chiflón Provincial Park in Independencia offers three guided tours that lead to traces of past civilizations. The park’s geological formations include Hongo. The archaeological sites can be reached by private vehicle; check current access conditions before visiting.
Amaná is also part of the broader travel destination of Independencia. The town has more than 400 years of history and culture. Its old mining route is more than 22 kilometers long and connects Amaná with the historic Campamento Minero Basalto SA. The first restored section runs along the foot of Cerro Peinado. The improved route offers trekking, mountain biking, 4x4 excursions, quad trips, and geological and mining tourism. Since route conditions and services may change, check current conditions before planning your visit.
In the Independencia Department, in Patquía Viejo, stands the Iglesia Virgen de la Merced, a National Historic Monument dating from 1763. Its adobe walls are almost a meter thick. This offers another historical and architectural highlight in the broader travel destination of Independencia.
For the broader travel overview: Independencia.
