Catamarca tourist information
Capital City of the Province, the city is situated in the northwest of the country , by Del Valle river and at the bottom of Ambato Hill. Semiarid region of the country , at 543 mts. above the sea level, it is situated in a valley surrounded by Ambato and Ancasti Mountains. High Mountains, rivers and lagoons make this area an ideal place for the excursions lover. The climate is continental mild with an annual average temperature of 20º C in the east and centre with maximum temperatures registered of 45º C in Summer. In Winter the temperature goes from 20º C to 5º C , and in the area of the high mountains low temperatures reach 25º C below zero. One can get to the city by plane to "Felipe Varela" airport only a few kilometres away, operating daily inter-provincial flights of three companies and three weekly regional flights. " Catamarca" is a quechua word that means " Fortress in the Side" and refers to the topographic location of San Fernando Del Valle City. The architecture of the city shows red roofs which are tipically colonial with big entrances and patios of sun. It is framed by four avenues that embrace the city rhythm. The place is chosen by tourists from all over the world due to its many natural and cultural attractions. Activities like hiking, mountain-bike rides, horse riding , fourtrax excursions and fascinating historical and archaelogical circuits are offered among others. It is suggested to visit the Cathedral with its neoclasical style, the Main Square called " 25 de Mayo" and having a special design, the Archaeological, Crafts, Art, and Sports Museums appart from the well known Cavern of the " Virgen del Valle". To the mountains, a few kilometers away from the city centre , one can visit dream places like " La Cuesta del portezuelo", "La Puerta", "El rodeo" or " El Juncal " and "Las Pirquitas" dams where water activities can be enjoyed. In Wintertime, the city celebrates the "Fiesta Nacional del Poncho" ( The Poncho National Festival) where ponchoes, decorated strips, tapestries, blankets, carpets and other regional weaves are shown. There is no doubt that San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca is an excellent place to enjoy its landscapes and its people´s hospitality.
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