The province of Tucumán is the least extensive in the country, but that does not mean it is scarce when it comes to having a great diversity of tourist and historical places. From ruins of the first settlers of the Calchaquí Valleythe famous Cottage where the Independenceeven its gastronomy with its characteristic empanadas.
But it is also an area full of nature, with 8 provincial parks and 4 natural reserves, in which you can find mountains, the Yungas jungles and rivers. There are even several waterfalls, including one that is part of a practically hidden town.
What to do in La Cocha, Tucumán
The etymology of The inlet It dates back to the Quechua term “kkocha”, which translates as “lagoon”. This name would have been granted by the original towns that populated the region in past times, due to its nature as an area that constantly accumulated water due to natural depressions in the terrain.
Over time, erosive processes have shaped the landscape, leaving vestiges of the aquatic life that once dominated the area. Findings of snails and remains of aquatic flora They have been discovered in excavations carried out in various parts of the current city.
Located in the extreme south of the province of Tucumán, the department of La Cocha covers an area of 917 km². Its limits include the JB Alberdi department to the north, and to the east with Graneros, while to the west it borders JB Alberdi and the province of Catamarca, and to the south with this same province.
The jurisdiction of La Cocha is made up of 6 communes: El Sacrificio, Huasa Pampa, Rumi Punco, San Ignacio, San José and Yánimas. The city of La Cocha, which functions as the departmental capital, serves as a logistics center for exploring the various attractions of the region.
How to get to La Cocha, Tucumán
From San Miguel de Tucumán You can take national route N°38, heading south, until you reach La Cocha.
If you come from San Fernando del Valle de Catamarcayou have to head south along national route N°38, continuing along this road until you reach La Cocha.
From Tafi del Valle, first take provincial route N°307 towards the south. Then, you will have to connect with national route N°38 and continue along that route until you reach La Cocha.
If you are in Río Hondo Hot Springs, start on provincial routes N°333 and N°308 heading north. Afterwards, connect with national route N°38 and continue along this road until you reach La Cocha.
The nearest airports They are those of San Miguel de Tucumán, Termas de Río Hondo and San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, from where you can continue your road trip using the routes that we mentioned.
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