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Catamarca
National Route 40 connects attractions that combine nature, history and culture. The beautiful Sierras de Belén, the Inca city of Shincal (gateway to pre-Hispanic and Hispanic history), Ruta del Telar, small archaeological sites, hots springs and wineries, all stand out in this area.
Open to visit all year round.
The park exhibits rooms, stairs and trails that were part of an urban centre inhabited by the Incas between the 15th and 16th centuries. There is an interpretation centre, trails and guide services. Located 5 km away, the town of Londres offers a nice option to tour around the area.
The Shincal is in Sierras de Belén, part of the Calchaquíes Valleys in Catamarca, an area populated in old times by the Hualfines, Culampajaes, Quilmes and Famayfiles aboriginal peoples.
There are several archaeological sites, and it is a good destination for trekking with trails of various difficulty levels, throughout several days and with the chance to stay in mountain posts for the night. One of the tours, 11 km long, goes deep into Quebrada de Belén and makes its way amid stunning mountains and the Belén River, boasting unforgettable images.
Over 300 artisans devoted to traditional weaving on a native loom -an ancestral custom- show their work in ponchos, blankets, socks, berets and gloves.
They are connected by the Ruta del Telar (Loom Route) which extends to places like Londres, Belén (home to the poncho), Puerta de San José, San Fernando, Corral Quemado, Villa Vil and Hualfin.
About 50 km north of Belén lies this valley amid vineyards, which safeguards important archaeological fields of great cultural and archaeological relevance, such as Pucará de Hualfín, Lomas de Maray, Hualfín Inca and Pozo Verde. Very close to Hualfín, the hot springs emerge in the landscape and a municipal winery is open to visitors.
This area can be travelled by vehicle or by booking a tour. National Route 40, connecting Londres, Belén, Hualfín and Santa María, is paved.
Secondary roads leading to other towns and archaeological sites far from the route could be made of rubble.
Belén, the biggest city in this area, offers lodging and gastronomic services.
Quebrada de Humahuaca
From Quebrada to Yungas
Calilegua National Park
Potrero de Yala
Los Cardones National Park
Calchaquíes Valleys of Salta
El Rey National Park
Baritú National Park
Calchaquíes Valleys in Tucumán
Ciudad Sagrada de Quilmes
Tucumán Yungas
Valle Central de Catamarca
Yungas of Catamarca
Aconquija National Park
Yungas in Jujuy
City of Salta and Surrounding Areas
