Location: San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
Top Things to do in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
- 1. Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Valle
- 2. Plaza 25 de Mayo
- 3. El Rodeo
- 4. Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
- 5. Museo Arqueologico Adan Quiroga
- 6. Museo de la Virgen del Valle
- 7. Fabrica de Alfombras y Tapices Artesanales
- 8. Pueblo Perdido
- 9. La Casa de la Cultura
- 10. Museo De La Ciudad Sfvc Catamarca
Top Restaurants in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
What to do and see in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina: The Best Places and Tips
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca (Spanish pronunciation: [saɱ feɾˈnando ðel ˈβaʝe ðe kataˈmaɾka]) is a city in northwestern Argentina and capital of Catamarca Province, on the Río Valle River, at the feet of the Cerro Ambato. The city name is normally shortened as Catamarca.
Restaurants in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
1. Catedral Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Valle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By RMartinSDXB - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This church its one of the most important churches in the North of Argentina. Its the main pilgrimage for the Holy Virgin of the Valley, and get really crowded at the beginning of December during the day of the Virgin.
Architectonically, its a massive church with a beautiful design, lovely windows and a small but religiously important museum. Its just in front of the main square, open almost the entire day, so if you are around there is no excuse to pay a little visit the Cathedral.
2. Plaza 25 de Mayo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Jnanayog - St. John's, Canada
This Park started has a most interesting history beginning which it has carried forth into today. Stirred by the Sugar production of this area which still exist in force, the inspiration for its birth had it beginning therein. Central Park in NY can hardly come close to this Park in its size of some 250 acres..100 or so hectares. There is so much of historic relevance you need have a go a Wikipedia to fill in what a review such as this cannot capture. Rather than snap pics of the various items of highlight we saw in a small walkabout I opted for a varying of the light across one small part as the sun set. Stop by anytime of the day though in the evening folks gather in various numbers to enjoy the space. A Brilliant Idea of the mothers and fathers of year ago!
3. El Rodeo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By Jorge H - Province of Catamarca, Argentina
Es un pueblo hermoso enclavado en las sierras de Ambato a 38 km de la capital con un microclima maravilloso, durante el verano las casas de veraneantes se llena y en invierno es helado y hermoso. Si vienen a Catamarca no dejen de visitarlo. Muy recomendable
4. Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Roberto Angel G - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Es mi segunda visita a esta hermosa e imponente iglesia, lamentablemente, esta vez tampoco pude acceder a su interior. Por lo que pude averiguar, la abren solamente los domingos a alrededor de las 19 hs. De todos modos, al verla tan solo desde el exterior se puede apreciar que es una verdadera joya arquitectónica, que merece urgente una puesta en valor.
5. Museo Arqueologico Adan Quiroga
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By Jnanayog - St. John's, Canada
This is not your glossy museum we see so often rather a very straightforward presentation in 'timeline fashion' of the Very Early history of South America, epoc by epoc. There are some rough edges as it were but that for me was overshadowed by the simplicity of the display, each containing exquisite object found by archaeologists. These displays cover specific aspects of humanity's struggle and evolution from stone to clay to metal. Overall a Great place to view where consciousness was and where it now finds itself on its evolutionary path back home,
6. Museo de la Virgen del Valle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Gene J - Silver Spring, Maryland
We walked 1 block east from our Amerian Catamarca Park Hotel to this free museum. The encircling 8 rooms are filled with historical information and tributes to 'The Virgin of the Valley', providing the scale of the veneration people of this area have had for this miracle, including the glorifying silver medallions and jeweled crowns.
The Nomadmania.com website recommended this beautiful museum
7. Fabrica de Alfombras y Tapices Artesanales
Overall Ratings
4 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Jnanayog - St. John's, Canada
One of the locations we wanted to visit while in Catamarca. Being an almost direct 10 minutes walk out the front door of our hotel made it all the more inviting. Some interesting fabric, local produce in the jams and olive oils, hooked painting, awesome works of art using metal, wine, jewellery, plaster et veteran. Worthy of a visit .... prices are very reasonable for object selling.
8. Pueblo Perdido
Overall Ratings
4 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By PatsyBuenosAires - Buenos Aires, Argentina
El Sitio Arqueològico Pueblo Perdido de la Quebrada, se localiza en la zona conocida como Quebrada del Tala, junto al rìo homònimo. El Pueblo Perdido de la Quebrada representa un gran testimonio de lo que fue la cultura de “La Aguada” en su fase inicial, hace más de 1.500 años, una sociedad basada en la economìa agrìcola, la que a travès de la construcciòn de muros de contenciòn evitaba la erosiòn del terreno y mediante represas, canales y acequias de riego, realizaba el manejo del agua.
El entorno natural del sitio se destaca por la presencia de grandes cardones, que en algunos casos, alcanzan los 10 metros de altura y varios siglos de antigüedad.
En la base y antes de ascender a la meseta de Pueblo Perdido, se ubica un interesante Centro de Interpretación: la antesala para subir a conocer y comprender mejor lo que quedó de la civilizaciòn Aguada.
9. La Casa de la Cultura
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By PatsyBuenosAires - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pocos turistas la conocen y funciona en lo que fuera la casa de un ex gobernador de la provincia catamarqueña. Se localiza justo frente a la Plaza principal "25 de Mayo" y se trata de un centro cultural moderno que conjuga vanguardia y tradiciòn para poner en valor el patrimonio cultural de Catamarca, y al mismo tiempo convertirse en un espacio de encuentro y circulaciòn de las expresiones culturales actuales. Es moderna, interactiva, y en sus salas se pueden admirar esculturas, historia, figuras de cera representando actividades de la època Antigua. Interesante y ademàs su entrada es libre y gratuita.
10. Museo De La Ciudad Sfvc Catamarca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Jnanayog - St. John's, Canada
Well worth a visit to catch up on the early history and growth of Catamarca, nothing is forgotten not even the Church. Free entry and lots of pic and descriptions... you need some knowledge of Spanish to read same. Caravati played a key role in the beautiful Cathedral opposite the Plaza and the building of the city.
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