The Quebrada de Las Flechas is a geographical feature (specifically a ravine ) located at 4,380 kilometres (2,720 mi) of National Route 40 (the section that connects the towns of Cafayate and Cachi) in the San Carlos Department of the province of Salta , in the north of the Argentine Republic , extending for 20 kilometres (12 mi) within the Calchaquí Valleys, from Angastaco to the Calchaquí River. In 1995, the Salta Legislature incorporated it as one of its symbols.
19-614: [REDACTED] Look up quebrada in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Quebrada may refer to: Places [ edit ] Argentina [ edit ] Quebrada de Las Flechas , a valley in the province of Salta in northern Argentina Quebrada de Humahuaca , World Heritage, a valley in the province of Jujuy in northern Argentina Quebrada de Luna , village in Argentina Bolivia [ edit ] Quebrada Honda,
38-620: A barrio Quebrada Arriba, Patillas, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Grande, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Grande, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Grande, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Honda, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Honda, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Limón , a barrio in Ponce, Puerto Rico Quebrada Maracuto , prehistoric rock paintings in Carolina, Puerto Rico Quebrada Seca, Ceiba, Puerto Rico ,
57-637: A barrio Quebrada Yeguas , a barrio in Salinas, Puerto Rico Spain [ edit ] Torre Quebrada , one of the three towers on the coast of the municipality of Benalmádena, Spain Venezuela [ edit ] La Quebrada, Venezuela , a Venezuelan city, the capital of the municipality of Urdaneta Other [ edit ] La Quebrada , a springboard moonsault attack used in professional wrestling invented by Yoshihiro Asai, better known by his gimmick name Último Dragón Quebrada (tango) ,
76-430: A barrio Quebrada, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Arenas, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Arenas, Maunabo, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Arenas, San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Arenas, Toa Alta, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Arenas, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Arenas, San Juan, Puerto Rico , a barrio Quebrada Arriba, Cayey, Puerto Rico ,
95-522: A classic component of Argentine tango styles Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Quebrada . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Quebrada&oldid=1193161321 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
114-640: A fossil site in southern Bolivia Brazil [ edit ] Canoa Quebrada , a seaside resort in northeastern Brazil Chile [ edit ] Quebrada del Nuevo Reino , a village in Pichilemu, Chile Colombia [ edit ] Quebrada Limas , a small river in Bogotá Costa Rica [ edit ] Quebrada Grande , village in Guanacaste, Costa Rica Puerto Rico [ edit ] Quebrada, Camuy, Puerto Rico ,
133-429: Is also sometimes called La Quebrada de San Roque . It is situated in a mountainous area and has cool weather all year long. In the past, the primary income of the townspeople came from coffee plantations, but today all farming is dedicated to the cultivation of vegetables, fruits and flowers. The houses are built in a Spanish colonial style on laderas or sloped lots, very well planned. Visitors come to participate in
152-425: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Quebrada de Las Flechas Approximately 260 kilometres (160 mi) from the city of Salta (via Cafayate ), these are inclined pointed rock formations that form narrow gorges with 20 metres (66 ft) high walls, making them one of the most attractive tourist spots on National Route 40 . While crossing
171-527: Is laid out between these angular formations where the earth points to the sky. At a moderate speed for the gravel road it takes approximately 5 hours to complete it. From Cafayate until passing the Quebrada de las Flechas the road is very bumpy and it is not advisable to exceed 20 ⁄ 25 km/h (0.50 mph). It is advisable to travel this section so as not to travel on it at night. The narrow road begins to open up if one goes towards Angastaco and
190-560: The Angastaco Formation three sections are distinguished. The lower section is predominantly sandy, grey and light reddish brown in colour, the middle section is sandy, with coarse sandstones and grey conglomerates , and the upper section is essentially sandy with subordinate pelites . La Quebrada, Venezuela La Quebrada is the capital of Urdaneta Municipality in the state of Trujillo in Venezuela . The town
209-858: The St. Roque Hotel, Nidal de Nubes Hotel, La Posada Hostel, the House of Culture, the Art and Graphic Workshop, the Public Library, the Spanish colonial main church, and the so-called 'La Capilla' where visitors can see the works of the Quebradan painter Ademar Gonzalez. The town has also a band (it is 100 years old) which performs every Saturday evening and on many other occasions during the year. 9°09′19″N 70°34′50″W / 9.1553°N 70.5805°W / 9.1553; -70.5805 This article about
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#1732765072676228-521: The arrival of the Spanish . The ravine is included in a large region included among the important areas for bird conservation in Argentina. This 150 kilometres (93 mi) stretch of National Route 40 that connects the towns of Cafayate and Cachi can be travelled without any difficulty with any type of vehicle . The consolidated gravel road is in good condition and is permanently preserved, and
247-567: The edge of the Puna (hard, crystalline rocks originating in the Precambrian ); Deep faults in the earth's crust raised granitic and metamorphic rocks forming a mountainous buttress. The sedimentary plates (reddish-brown sandstones that sedimented before the Andes existed) that were once found at ground level were broken by the rise of the mountains and their ends were tilted pointing towards
266-436: The formations, the "Paso del Ventisquero" and especially the "Paso de la Flecha" stand out, which resembles a petrified glacier with sharp points, which was declared a natural monument of Angastaco by means of provincial law no. 6808 sanctioned on November 9, 1995. Along the route, located at 4,420 kilometres (2,750 mi) of Route 40, is the oldest Jesuit church in the entire Calchaquí Valley , dating back to 1780. It
285-509: The full moon , not by road but by the Calchaquí River ravine. Although many cyclists undertake this journey in the summer , it is advisable not to do it in the full midday sun due to the high temperatures, the wide thermal amplitude and the stony and dusty terrain, which becomes more difficult in summer during the rainy season . Its origin dates back to between 15 and 20 million years ago when large blocks of rock began to rise on
304-411: The opposite will happen if one travels north–south, since the town is the gateway to the Quebrada. The colours of the formations change throughout the day depending on the position of the sun . They are bright in the morning and ochre in the afternoon, so it is always recommended to travel through them before sunset , although there are also those who dare to cross them on horseback under the light of
323-626: The series of local religious festivals during the year, which contribute to the town's lively, colorful feel. The most important feasts are the Patron Saint Feast (The Ascension of Mary and St. Roque) on August 15 and 16, the Holy Week and Christmas festivities which are performed live, The 'Paradura' of the Infant Jesus, St. Isidro and many others. La Quebrada also features various tourist destinations and cultural sites such as
342-481: The sky, creating narrow gorges with walls approximately 20 metres (66 ft) high. Later, erosion sharpened them and now they resemble blades or arrowheads one next to the other. These strata were folded and fractured by the pressure of the Andean orogeny ; over time, these materials became rocks that were classified under the name of Angastaco Formation, as this is where they reach their best expression. Within
361-517: Was restored in 1969 by the current owners of the place (Finca El Carmen); made of adobe and a cane roof, with two colourful altars, the church seems to hang from a ravine, looking out over the valley in all its extension. From the place, and crossing the river, one can enter among ancient rocks where the archaeological remains such as funerary urns and vessels from the Santamariana culture (or Santa María culture), which inhabited these lands before
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