San Juan, Salta
San Juan is a small village in northwestern Argentina. It is part of the Iruya Department in the Salta Province, located 7 km north of the Iruya village, 4 km northeast of the village of San Isidro and 4 km west of the village of Chiyayoc.[1][2]
San Juan | |
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village | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Salta Province |
| Department | Iruya Department |
San Juan is part of Finca El Potrero. The village lives from tourism and agriculture. In San Juan potatoes and corn are grown and geese, goats and sheep are raised.[3] San Juan is accessible from Iruya by walking in about 5 hours, in parts via a steep footpath.[3]
Events
The festival of the local saint takes place on 2 February.
References
- http://www.portaldesalta.gov.ar/iruya.htm
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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