Province de Catamarca

Région · 🇦🇷 Argentine

Population 429 562

Superficie 104 802 km²

Fuseau horaire America/Argentina/Catamarca

Site officiel catamarca.gob.ar

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Provincia de Catamarca Essentials

Catamarca's landscape is defined by the high-altitude Puna and the southern Calchaquí Valleys. The province features the Campo de Piedra Pómez, a vast field of white volcanic ignimbrite, and Monte Pissis, one of the world's highest extinct volcanoes. Historical sites include the Pucará del Aconquija and the birthplace of Fray Mamerto Esquiú. Natural attractions range from the thermal waters of Fiambalá to the extensive salt flats of Antofalla and Salinas Grandes, showcasing the geological diversity of the Argentine Northwest.

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Volcanoes & Andean Peaks

Catamarca's high-altitude desert contains one of the world's highest concentrations of volcanic peaks. This collection includes Monte Pissis, the third-highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere, and the massive Cerro Galán, which features one of the largest exposed calderas on Earth. These Andean summits, ranging from the dormant stratovolcano Incahuasi to the scoria cones of Antofagasta de la Sierra, define the rugged landscape of the Puna de Atacama along the Argentina-Chile border.

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Archaeological Treasures

Explore the pre-Columbian and Inca heritage of Catamarca through this collection of defensive fortresses, administrative centers, and sacred sites. The list features the UNESCO-listed Qhapaq Ñan road system and the expansive ruins of Shincal de Quimivil, a former provincial capital. These sites showcase advanced stone masonry, strategic mountain architecture, and the complex social organization of the Belén and Diaguita cultures during the Inca expansion.

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