It is located west of Río San Juan and east of Miguelete Creek.

2 kilometres (1.2 mi) north of it, along Route 21, is a bridge over Río San Juan called Paso de la Horqueta, which gives the name to the area.

La Horqueta has two primary and secondary schools, one of which is private.

[citation needed] Animal husbandry is the main industrial activity of the village, followed closely by agriculture and milk production.

and a racing car track called Autódromo Pilón Banchero or Autodromo Juan A.