San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
Founded on 5 July 1683, this walkable city in northwestern Argentina draws pilgrims and visitors alike to its colonial architecture and historic churches, most notably the 1694 church of the Virgen del Valle, whose venerated image is the focus of a major annual pilgrimage. The centre has a lively café and restaurant scene, and the city sits at the foot of the Ambato and Ancasti ranges beside the Río del Valle, serving as a base for wider travel through Catamarca Province.
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- Population159,139
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km7.0 mi
Nearest airports
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca: quick answers
Where is San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca?
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca is in Capital, Argentina.
How do you get to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca?
The nearest airport is Catamarca (CTC), about 31 min away by road.
What's the weather like in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca?
The warmest month is January, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 11°C52°F. The wettest month is January, with about 169 mm6.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 22 restaurants, 18 cafés and 26 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.