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Convento de Santo Domingo CHURCH
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(cnr Pelagio Luna & Lamadrid; 9:30am-12:30pm & 6-8pm Mon-Fri) Built in 1623 by
the Diaguita under the direction of Dominican friars, this is Argentina's oldest monas-
tery. The date appears in the carved algarrobo doorframe, also the work of Diaguita
artists. You'll also find a museum of religious art on-site.
Museo de la Ciudad/Museo
de Bellas Artes MUSEUM
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(Pelagio Luna 248; donation AR$5; 9am-noon & 4-8pm) The city makes a big effort rehabil-
itating old buildings for cultural ends. This complex is the most recent effort: the art gal-
lery shows temporary exhibits while the city museum's display of historical items and
photos is beautifully curated though not of massive interest. The beautiful restoration and
enthusiastic staff make it worth dropping by.
Activities
Several operators run excursions around the province, and may include visits to the
Parque Nacional Talampaya, which invariably includes the nearby Parque Provincial
Ischigualasto (also known as 'Valle de la Luna') in San Juan province. These companies
also offer excursions to high, remote parts of the Andes in the western part of the
province.
Águila Blanca HANG-GLIDING, PARAGLIDING
(Hugo Ávila; 445-1635; www.turismoaguilablanca.com ; Av Ramírez de Velasco Oeste 4900 (Km7)
Offers instruction and tandem flights, as well as accommodation.
Tours
Corona del Inca TOUR
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( 442-2142; www.coronadelinca.com.ar ; Pelagio Luna 914) Offers various excursions to pro-
vincial highlights.
Terra Riojana TOUR
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