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Termas de Rio Hondo
Argentina's MotoGP venue in a thermal springs resort town, the only top-tier motorcycle racing circuit in South America.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Simoca
Tucuman, Argentina · South America
About Simoca
Simoca sits on the route: 20 minutes from Monteros, 52km from Termas de Rio Hondo.
Simoca is in Tucuman, Argentina, with about 7,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Monteros, about 17 km away.
Simoca is a city in Tucumán Province, Argentina. It is known for its market and hosts the national festivals of the fair (feria) and the sulky, which is still widely used in the area especially on market day - Saturday.
Simoca is located 52 km south of San Miguel de Tucumán on the national route No. 157 on the way toRead more
Córdoba. It is the main town in the Simoca Department. As of 2010, Simoca was recorded as having 8,351 inhabitants.
Simoca is principally a rural centre, supporting the local sugar cane industry and other agriculture. It is known for its pork products and larger than usual empanadas, a delicacy especially popular in Tucumán. The market sells pork and live pigs, as well as other foodstuffs, clothes, crafts and traditional snacks and meals. It is believed to date back to the founding of Simoca in the 17th century.
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What is there to see near Simoca?
Within an hour or so of Simoca: Termas de Rio Hondo (52 km), Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo (52 km).
Where is Simoca?
Simoca is in Tucuman, Argentina, about 17 km from Monteros.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,939
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Tucuman
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Tucuman
- Coordinates
- -27.2629, -65.3579
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo
Modern circuit in Santiago del Estero used for MotoGP, sitting just off RN9 near the spa town.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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