Tinogasta

It is a city in the west of Catamarca, capital of the department of the same name. It is located 271 km away from San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca and at an altitude of 1500 metres above sea level. Its name comes from the Cacán language and means "meeting or gathering of the people". The climate of Tinogasta is arid, very dry with large thermal amplitudes between day and night.

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Unveiling the Wonders of Tonigasta: Memorable Tours for Nature, Culture, and Adventure Enthusiasts.

The main attractions nearby Tinogasta

Las Termas de Fiambalá: Fiambalá en la lengua de los pueblos originarios significa “agua que penetra en la montaña”. Es una pequeña ciudad con microclima que se encuentra muy cerca de Tinogasta. Este lugar supo servir medicinalmente a pueblos originarios. Su gran valor son las termas que están indicadas por médicos de Catamarca por su poder curativo y medicinal. El agua posee temperaturas que van de los 38º C hasta los 70º C.

Ruta de los Seismiles: maravilloso lugar para disfrutar de espectaculares paisajes y donde se pueden ver volcanes de 6000 metros de altura.

Balcón del Pissis: increíble vista, hay que tener cuidado, porque el camino es de ripio. Desde Argentina Pura podemos gestionarte que visites este destino.

Paso de San Francisco: hermosa vista para amantes de la montaña.

Ruta del Adobe

Quebrada de las Angosturas: paisajes impresionantes con colores alucinantes.

Oratorio de Los Orquera: un lugar tranquilo, forma parte del circuito religioso y cultural de la Ruta del Adobe. Se ubica en el paraje El Puesto, a unos 16 kilómetros de Tinogasta.

Museo Tulio Robaudi: un museo chiquito, pero con mucha historia. La entrada es a colaboración. Se encuentra muy cerca de la ciudad.

Plaza 25 de Mayo: el punto de reunión de los habitantes. Se puede disfrutar mucho de este espacio verde y su tranquilidad.

Parroquia San Juan Bautista: ubicada frente a la plaza principal de Tinogasta.

Mayorazgo De Anillaco: forma parte de la Ruta del Adobe.

Paseo Héroes de Malvinas: paseo dedicado a las personas que perdieron su vida en la Guerra de Malvinas, es un lugar pequeño y muy emotivo.

Bodega Perro Guardián: la primera bodega turística de Catamarca.

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More about Tinogasta

On the other hand, if you’re looking for a bit of adventure tourism, one of the most fun activities you can do in Tinogasta is sandboarding near Fiambalá, at the foot of a large sand hill where you can unleash the adrenaline of this sport.
It is worth noting that this town is famous for having been the site of an explosion in late October 2018 that turned out to be a meteorite.

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