The Andean region the Catamarca Province takes the west of the argentinian Province a. It is known for wide, rough plateaus as well as for its volcanoes. The highest volcano on earth, the Ojos del Salado (6,890 m) lies in this region.
Regions
The area can be divided into Puna in the northwest, that Valle Calchaquí in the northeast and that Tinogasta Valley in the West. In the east it goes almost imperceptibly into the Sierras de Catamarca, to the Sierras Pampeanas belonging to about.
places
- Santa María del Yocavil, City in the Valle Calchaquí, the second largest city in the province with 20,000 inhabitants. Best access point to the Quilmes Ruins (Tucuman Province)
- Tinogasta, 15,000 inhabitants, in the west. Starting point for San Francisco Pass to Chile
- Antofagasta de la Sierra, the only significant place in the Puna region
Other goals
- Ojos del Salado, highest volcano in the world, second highest peak in the Andes after the Aconcagua. The ascent is uncomplicated, but due to the dryness it has to be prepared well, as you hardly ever encounter water.
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getting there
While the north of the region better of San Miguel de Tucuman can be reached from, one comes to the south from San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca best go there. Both cities are connected to Buenos Aires by air and bus routes.
mobility
Buses run between the cities.
Tourist Attractions
activities
Hiking is possible everywhere, but you have to make sure that there is only infrastructure in the vicinity of the cities.
