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Must do and see in Andalgalá

Andalgalá is a city in the northern center of the province of Catamarca Argentina, and capital of the eponymous department; 248 km north of the provincial capital San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.

1. River

River

Andalgala is an oasis watered by the Andalgalá River at the area of the southernmost Sierra de Aconquija, subtropical jungle covered foothills and north of Campo de Belén, a desert area that contains the Salar de Pipanaco.

3. La Vuelta de Olegario Casona

La Vuelta de Olegario Casona

Hotel Casona is a unique nineteenth century building and it offers guests a warm and relaxing stay in contact with the nature and past histories of ancient Chaquiago. It has ten rooms each with its own private bath, capacity between 25 to 30 people, run by its owners. A Centennial House, owned by the Aguilar family. It was recently enabled as a Budget Hotel.

5. Hosteria Refugio del Minero

Hosteria Refugio del Minero

Its rooms are in good condition. The lodge is very comfortable, spacious, proper breakfast, lunch and dinner a la carte and regional dishes. The service is very good and very friendly. The isolation of the particular place and the surrounding landscape makes staying in this inn is an unforgettable experience.

2. Tantanakuy

Tantanakuy

The Literary "Tantanakuy" Group was found May 10, 2007, under the name Andalgalá Writers Association. It currently brings together writers and as well as cultural events taking place in the mentioned places.

4. Uma Club

Uma Club

Uma Club is a disco place located in La Aguada, the viewpoint of the hill. It is great for young ones and everyone who love to dance.

Andalgala's main productions are olive, peach, walnut, grape, quince, cotton, potato seeds, spices and sheep. The Andalgalá River, which passes nearby, has a hydroelectric plant abandoned. In recent times this town has become famous because of opposition from the vast majority of its inhabitants to open pit mining.

Related content: Map of Andalgalá