From desert that stretches out for miles and mountains that rise high up to the sky, the terrain in Catamarca is breathtakingly beautiful. Explore and admire its aquamarine lakes, rugged mountains and hot springs.
Country code
+54
Language
Spanish
Currency
Argentinean peso
Best time to visit
October through March for mountain climbing
How to get there
Fly to Catamarca from Buenos Aires then transfer by car. Another option is to fly to Calama in Chile from Santiago
Weather
The temperatures in this area varies from 6 °C a 33 °C annually. The summers tend to be long and hot and winters mild
There are a number of mountains and volcanoes to climb in Catamarca. From the extremely high Ojos del Salado volcano which sits on the border of Argentina and Chile, to the Cerro Incahuasi which sits at 6640 meters. To climb either of these mountains you’ll need first acclimatize. At 6799 meters, Monte Pissis is another great mountain to climb and it’s actually the third highest peak in South America. To acclimatize before attempting these summits, it’s also a good idea to climb smaller peaks like Siete Hermanos (4780m) and Mulas Muertas (5200m)
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