The northern region of Jaén is located at the foot of Sierra Morena, between the areas of El Condado and La Campiña, and much of it is crossed by the highway of Andalusia, one of the main communication routes of the country, so it enjoys a strategic location. It has a rich and extensive historical and cultural and environmental heritage, as well as a variety of activities to perform in group or individually.

Baños de la Encina, declared an Andalusian tourist municipality, with its spectacular Castle, an ancient Arab fortress that receives thousands of visits per year. The region is a traditional land of castles and great battles, such as the Battle of Bailén, within the framework of the War of Independence against the French, or the Navas de Tolosa (St. Helena), which occurred in the time of Reconquista in 1212. But the northern region of Jaén also offers the visitor Interested historical museums such as that of the Carolina or that of the two battles mentioned above that, together with the presence of the Natural Park of Despeñacolos and the cascade of the Cimbarra (Aldeaquemada), print diversity to their tourist offer.

The historical importance of La Carolina, not only as the capital of the New People founded by Carlos III, but also as a first-class mining center, we can see it today through the mining landscapes, remains of buildings that we can access by signposted paths, a different way of knowing history through sport. The North region is also taurina land and there are several dehesas that can be visited to discover how the bulls live in the field. Finally, we will quote the typical gastronomy of the region based on manjars such as the pate of perdiz, the meat of mountain or the pebbles of Guarroman.