Santa Florentina
The ruins of an old smelter in a valley about 8 km northwest of town, with the steel tower of cableway station No. 2. The quiet valley is ideal for camping.
Santa Florentina was a smelting centre during the peak of the Famatina mining boom in the early 20th century. Today it has a chimney, remains of factory walls and the steel tower of cableway station No. 2. The valley, with poplars and a stream, is a place where Chilecito residents picnic and camp on weekends. It is about 15 minutes' drive from town, and you can stop on the way to the mining area by car. The site has no management facilities, so take care and do not climb the ruined walls.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Tamberías del Inca
- Bodega La Riojana
- Museo Molino de San Francisco
- Chapel of Santa Clara de Asís, Los Sarmientos
- Chirau Mita Botanical Garden
- Cristo del Portezuelo
- Cablecarril Chilecito–La Mejicana Museum (Station 1)
- Samay Huasi Museum