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Olta
is located 172km. away from the city of La Rioja on national
route No. 79. it is an area of woodlands and fruit plantations.
It
is on the circuit known as "The route of the caudillos", and
was the setting for several armed encounters during the 19th
century. Chacho Peņaloza was assassinated 3km. away from the
town.
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