Camping Luz y Fuerza

The La Rioja’s province’s capital of the same name is a speedy 30 minutes’ drive from Camping de Luz y Fuerza La Rioja, making sightseeing and visiting attractions a cinch from this site. First off, a visit to the downtown district’s famed square, Plaza 25 de Mayo, will have you meandering around such sights as the Greek Roman-style Government House, the italian-style Social Club (take a peek inside for exhibitions) and the 20th-century Basílica de San Nicolás de Bari. Splendidly shaded and cool, this square is also framed by several restaurants and cafés, so particularly handy for when one is in the market for a bit of mid-sightsee sustenance. The city is also home to several good museums – take time out to wander around the five halls of Museum of Religious Art to see altars, statues, idols and artworks created in the style typical of the Cusco region. The Museo Regional Inca Huasi – considered to be one of Argentina’s most important – has a huge collection of almost 8,000 pieces from of indigenous tribes that inhabited the area prior to the Spanish colonisation, and the city’s folklore museum tells the story of life in La Rioja during colonial times. If you’re travelling with tiddlers, take them for a wander around La Rioja’s municipal zoo, or if you’re in the city sans children, the casino there is a fine place for a spot of grownup-friendly entertainment.