Famatina
in Departamento de Famatina of La Rioja Province, Argentina

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-28.923 and -67.523 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -28° 55' 23" and W -67° 31' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Peso - ARS
Spoken languages:
Spanish, English, Italian, German, French, Guarani
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:24 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Argentina/La_Rioja
UTC/GMT offset: -3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:36 am and 7:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
28.932 and 112.479 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tuanhuzhou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Argentina in South America

Safety Score: 3,2 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Argentina.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Argentina. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Famatina

Famatina in Departamento de Famatina (La Rioja Province) is a city in Argentina about 665 mi (or 1,070 km) north-west of Buenos Aires, the country's capital.

Local time in Famatina is now 05:24 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Argentina / La Rioja with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 3 airports in the vicinity of Famatina. The closest airport in Argentina is Capitan V A Almonacid Airport in a distance of 54 mi (or 87 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Ischigualasto / Talampaya Natural Parks in a distance of 80 mi (or 128 km), South.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chilecito, Sanogasta, Aminga, San Blas de los Sauces and Villa Castelli. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 83 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 15 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Thursday, 31st of October 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 1st of November 2024

15°C (60 °F)
15°C (58 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 2nd of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
20°C (68 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

500 Millones de AÑOS de las Sierras del Famatina

Published: December 15, 2011
Length: 58:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Carlos Riveros

500 Millones de AÑOS de las Sierras del Famatina "UN EMBLEMA DE LOS RIOJANOS Y DE LA ARGENTINA" Conserva testimonios Paleontologico, Arqueologicos, Naturales Geologicos adquiridos ...


Ascenso a la Mejicana, Famatina, La Rioja con Renault Duster 4x4

Published: October 14, 2014
Length: 47:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cristián Massa

Ascenso en Renault Duster 4WD a la mina "La Mejicana" que vá por caminos difíciles cruzando el río 35 veces y muchas veces transitando por su lecho. Desde la plaza de Famatina son 51 km...


TOTORAL (LA CUEBA DE LAS BRUJAS ) FAMATINA LA RIOJA.avi

Published: June 20, 2014
Length: 30:37 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Enrique Augusto Molina Pacheco

TOTORAL (LA CUEBA DE LAS BRUJAS ) FAMATINA LA RIOJA.avi.


La ChAyA ChAyA 2 mil 10 FaMaTiNa -.

Published: February 01, 2011
Length: 16:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: GabrielGabRestelli

Cuenta la leyenda que "Ch'aya" era una muy bella jovencita india, que se enamoró perdidamente del Príncipe de la tribu: "Pujllay", un joven alegre, pícaro y mujeriego que ignoró los requerimien...


Curso de Adaptacion a la Montaña en Famatina - Claudio - Marzo 2014

Published: March 05, 2014
Length: 59:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Juan Otado

Parapente - Curso de Adaptación a la Montaña por Alto Valle Parapente. Sitio de vuelo: Famatina. Contacto: Juan Otado www.altovalleparapente.com.ar info@altovalleparapente.com.ar Tel. (11)...


Condores de Famatina

Published: October 25, 2008
Length: 07:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adriana Fariña

Adry volando con Condores en Famatina.


Menem sobre la minería a cielo abierto en Famatina

Published: January 20, 2012
Length: 05:14 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: Javier Smaldone

El Senador y ex Presidente Carlos Saúl Menem apoya las iniciativas de explotación minera a cielo abierto en Famatina. Fragmento extraído de la película "Cielo Abierto", de Carlos Ruiz...


Curso de Adaptacion a la Montaña en Famatina - Carlos - Marzo 2014

Published: March 05, 2014
Length: 04:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Juan Otado

Parapente - Curso de Adaptación a la Montaña por Alto Valle Parapente. Sitio de vuelo: Famatina. Contacto: Juan Otado www.altovalleparapente.com.ar info@altovalleparapente.com.ar Tel. (11)...


famatina circus y diversion

Published: September 16, 2009
Length: 28:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DAVID JOSE ARIEL FARIAS

PROMO DE LA MINI COMPE DE FAMATINA EN OCTUBRE.


Parapente en Famatina - La Rioja

Published: October 26, 2008
Length: 34:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Adriana Fariña

Adriana Fariña - Gira 2007 Volando en Famatina.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Alto Carrizal

Alto Carrizal is a municipality and village in La Rioja Province in northwestern Argentina.

Located at -28.8833, -67.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in La Rioja Province, Argentina

Bajo Carrizal

Bajo Carrizal is a municipality and village in La Rioja Province in northwestern Argentina.

Located at -28.8833, -67.55 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in La Rioja Province, Argentina


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Famatina