Rodeo, San Juan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rodeo
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 Rodeo
Location in San Juan Province
Rodeo
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province | San Juan |
| Department | Iglesia |
| Elevation | 1,557 m (5,108 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,625 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
Rodeo, sometimes called Rodeo - Colola, is a small but important town in Argentina. It's the main town in the Iglesia Department, which is located in the northwest part of the San Juan Province. Rodeo has become a very popular place for tourists to visit. It has many places for visitors to stay, like hotels and guesthouses. This makes Rodeo one of the top attractions in the San Juan Province.
Getting Around Rodeo
The main road that connects Rodeo to other places is called RN 150. This road is very important for the town's future.
Future Connections
The RN 150 is part of a big plan to create a "bioceanic corridor." This means it will connect the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean. A special tunnel is being built at the Agua Negra Pass. Once finished, this tunnel will link Rodeo to the far northeast of the province. It will also connect the town to the center of Argentina. Even more exciting, it will link Rodeo to important ports like Coquimbo in Chile and Porto Alegre in Brazil. This will make travel and trade much easier across South America.
See also
In Spanish: Rodeo (San Juan) para niños
