Yerba Buena - Lules (Gorge) - Yerba Buena Trail

Description:

The tour offers an opportunity to get to know a rural town in Tucumán without going too far from the city. The circuit includes sections through private lemon and sugarcane farms, with typical trails of the Tucuman Yungas. The tour reaches the Lules River, where you can see beautiful landscapes, spas, historical sites, and options for camping or lodging near the river.

Technical data:

• Elevation: 303 m
• Minimum altitude: 334 m
• Maximum altitude: 517 m

Approximate duration:

• Outbound: 1:30 h
• Return: 1:30 h
• Total: 3:00 h
• Total distance: 44 km

Start and end point:

• Monument to the Heroes of Malvinas
• Coordinates: 5PX6+58 Yerba Buena, Tucumán

Main tourist attractions on the route:

• Ruins of San José de Lules
• University of San Pablo - Tucumán
• Spa Resorts on the River Lules
• Historical and cultural sites in the region
• Camping and accommodations nearby.

Tourist facilities:

• Food: Some picnic areas along the route.
• Accommodation: There are options in Lules such as the Hotel DIP and Posada del Cerro.
• Tourist information: Tourist Office in Lules.

Services nearby:

• Picnic areas: Yes
• Trash bins: Yes
• Camping areas: SEOC (Commercial Employees Society) campsite in Lules
• Supply points: Yes, there are several along the route.
• Drinking fountains: Not available
• Rest areas: There are many ones at some stops, such as the Lules spa.

Climate:

• Summer: Hot and humid
• Winter: Cold and dry
• Suitable time of year:
• All year round, caution is recommended during the rainy season due to the flooding of the River Lules.

Accessibility and safety:

• Access: Free
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Access routes: There are narrow stretches of road without a bike lane, especially on Solano Vera Ave.
• Signage: There is not enough signage along the route.

Recommendations:

Caution must be taken when driving on Solano Vera Ave due to the lack of a bike lane and the rapid traffic.

It is important to bring hydration during the tour, cause there are no drinking water fountains available.

For greater safety, start the tour in San Pablo, avoiding the narrow route of Solano Vera Ave.

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