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Andean Northwest Regions of Argentina

Things to do and see, plus places to stay and eat during your visit to Tucuman, Mendoza, San Juan, San Luis, La Rioja, Catamarca, Jujuy,and the western portions of Salta, Santiago del Estero provinces and the Gran Chaco.

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Aconcagua Photos
Photos and tours from Aconcagua Spirit Expeditions.

Argentina in 2004 (7 Mendoza & Cordoba)
Photos and descriptions of Mendoza, San Juan and Cordoba, with a map of Paso de los Libertadores, the Andes pass from Chile to Argentina.

Argentine Wines
Description of the winemaking areas from a winemaking point of view.

Belén
Fiestas, holidays and local events in this area of Catamarca. Check the links at the bottom of the page for more information about Belen.

Belén - El país de las hadas hilanderas - Catamarca 2000
Click on a thumbnail for scenic views around Belem in Catamarca.

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Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
Cafayate has an ideal climate with low humidity, ideal for winemaking, plus great scenery and many points of interest.

Cancionero Folklórico de San Juan
Click a selection under "Ritmos" for the lyrics.

Casa Histórica de la Independencia
"En esta casa que perteneció a la tradicional familia Bazán, fue declarada la independencia de Provincias Unidas el 9 de Julio de 1816."

Catamarca - Capital de la Provincia de Catamarca
Su arquitectura colonial de viejas casonas de ventanas enrejadas y robustos portones con amplios patios soleados denotan su pasado histórico.

Catamarca Web - Fotografias
Click on the thumbnail for scenic views and churches in Catamarca.

Catamarca Web - Un sitio para admirar
Information about Catamarca: getting there, things to do and see, weather, history, geography, photos, and trip planning.

Cerro Acancagua
Argentina's Cerro Aconcagua, located in Mendoza province, is the higest peak in the Western Hemisphere. At 22834 ft, or 6960 m, the peak towers over the Andes range and nearby Upsallata Pass, the transandine crossing between Argentina and Chile.

Cerro de los Siete Colores
The small village of Purmamarca, on the river of the same name, is a tourist attraction due to the multi-colored Cerro de Siete Colores rising above the village.

Cuyo - Turismo
Overview of the region, with links to major cities or destinationa.

Cuyo - Mendoza - San Juan - San Luis - La Rioja
Cuyo es la región argentina conformada por las provincias de Mendoza, San Juan, La Rioja y San Luis. Como todo el país, esta región se caracteriza por sus contrastes y cambiantes paisajes.

Fotos de La Rioja
Click on a thumbnail for a lerger image of this spectacular scenery.

Imagenes de la Provincia de Jujuy
Click on the thumbnails for a larger imaage. Links to other locales in the region, with information about the civic buildings.

La Rioja - Capital de la Provincia de La Rioja
Portal to the city, founded in 1591, with tourist information, accommodations, events, tours, maps, sports and recreation. In Spanish.

La Rioja, Argentina
Emplazada al pie de la sierra de Velasco, es la capital de la provincia homónima. Fundada con el nombre Ciudad de Todos los Santos de la Nueva Rioja, en recuerdo de la comarca española, presenta una imponente belleza de valles, montañas, ríos y quebradas.

Map
Map shows Belen and the cities of the Andean Northwest.

Mapa de la Provincia de Santiago del Estero
Map from tango-tour.

Mapa la Provincia de Catamarca
From tango-tour.

Mi Campo Country Club
El lugar conocido como el Valle de la Luna, por su aparente similitud con un paisaje interplanetario, es un área protegida para la preservación y estudio de extrañas formaciones geológicas, fauna, flora y fósiles.

Museo Histórico de Santiago del Estero
El Museo conserva un pequeño fondo documental de especial interés para el estudio de los indígenas de la región.

Northern Argentina's Less Traveled Paths
Rich in cultural, historical and archaeological significance, the provinces of Salta and Jujuy offer much to artists, travelers, historians and seekers of rest and relaxation.

Photos of Aconcagua
Photos from a climbing expedition.

Salta, Argentina
Salta, seen here from Cerro San Bernardo, lies is a fertile basin which attracted early settlement.

Saltur
Sightseeing in Jujuy Salta and Tucuman.

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca
Se encuentra a orillas del río del Valle y al pie del cerro Ambato. Integra la región semiárida del país, está a 543 m.s.n.m., enclavada en un valle delimitado por las sierras de Ambato y Ancasti.

San Juan
"Known as the "residencia del sol", San Juan is an almost rainless province nestling beside the high peaks of the central Argentine Andes. Though the land is desert-like in most places, hence the region's name Cuyo from the Huarpe Indian word meaning "sandy earth", there is nothing ugly or empty about the landscapes visitors see there."

San Juan, Argentina
san Juan City is the Capital City of the homonimous province and is a charming and fertile oasis surrounded by mountains.

San Miguel de Tucumán
The city was founded in 1565 by Diego de Villarroel under the name of San Miguel Arcángel, in the fields of Ibatín, place from where it was 120 years later moved to the place called La Toma by Fernando Mate de Luna. On September 27th, 1685 the ceremonies for its new foundation took place.

San Salvador de Jujuy
Es la capital provincial y está ubicada al sur de Jujuy, en la región de los Valles Templados. Es uno de los circuitos básicos para recorrer el resto de la provincia. Posee un aeropuerto internacional a pocos kilómetros del centro de la ciudad y varios accesos desde la ruta.

Santiago del Estero
Touring information includes points of interest, sports and recreation, accommodations, food and drink, and practical facts about the region.

Savigliano International Hostel
In Mendoza with links of interest to the area.

SnoSearch Ski Tours
A week of skiing in Las Lenas.

The Amazing Race 7 - Third Stop: Argentina
And the race is on! Up and opver the Andes, down a swift river, pedalling a rough track to a gargantuan eating challenge to an estancia in Mendoza, Argentina. Detours, lost routes, high passes, time lost - nothing fazes the intrepid teams of The Amazing Race 7.

The Andean Northwest, Argentina
"In colonial times, the densely populated northwest was the River Plate's link to the Viceroyalty of Peru and to Spain, and its palpable indigenous and colonial landmarks, set among incomparable mountain and desert scenery, are the region%u2019s strongest assets."

Tren de las nubes
Va de la estación de tren de la ciudad de Salta hasta el Viaducto de La Polvorilla.

Tucuman Tourism
Atractions include Quilmes, Los Menhires Park, San Jose de Lules Ruins, El Caldillal and others.

Turismo de Tucumán
Click on a location or tourist service from the drop down menus for photos and tourism within Tucuman province.

Valle de la Luna - Ischigualasto
El lugar conocido como el Valle de la Luna, por su aparente similitud con un paisaje interplanetario, es un área protegida para la preservación y estudio de extrañas formaciones geológicas, fauna, flora y fósiles.

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