San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca

Founded in 1683, the city of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca blends tradition, nature, and modernity, serving as a meeting point between the ancestral history of the indigenous peoples and contemporary Argentine life. Its population is approximately 159,000. Economically, it is known for its agriculture, livestock farming, mining, and regional commerce. Among its heritage sites are the Church of San Francisco and the Cathedral Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Valle, and among its cultural traditions, the Fiesta del Poncho.