Belén

Are you ready to visit the oldest territory in the province of Catamarca? Get close to Belén and live this experience. Churches and historical monuments. Plantations and traditional wineries. Fertile valleys and hills covered in vegetation. Age-old traditions and cultures that last for centuries, and are transmitted in the stories told by people. Feel the warmth and the hospitality of a population that is waiting for you with open arms.

Travel around a land with religious devotion. Visit Nuestra Señora de Belén Sanctuary and the Sacred Museum. Watch the monument to the Virgen de Belén, standing out on the top of a hill and inviting you to enjoy a panoramic view. Walk around the Cóndor Huasi Archeological Museum, where traces of old civilizations await you. And at the time of exploring nature, do not miss Quebrada de Belén and the Famayfil Recreational Center. Live it all in the North region of Argentina.

Geographic location: Province of Catamarca, north of Argentina.

How to get there: From San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, the provincial capital, access is via Ruta Nacional 60 and Ruta Nacional 40 (293 km).

Area: 12,945 sq km  Altitude: 1,255 meters above sea level (average).

Climate: Dry.

Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days.

Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes in layers, suitable for temperature changes.