El Peñón, Mountain village in Catamarca Province, Argentina.
El Peñón sits at an elevation of 3400 meters in northwestern Argentina, surrounded by salt flats and volcanic formations in the Puna region.
The settlement evolved from indigenous communities who adapted to the high-altitude environment of the Catamarca Province over many generations.
The residents maintain traditional practices of the Puna region, combining Spanish colonial influences with native Andean customs in their daily activities.
Located 63 kilometers north of Antofagasta de la Sierra via Provincial Route 43, the village provides access to natural attractions like Laguna Grande.
The village serves as a gateway to Campo de Piedra Pómez Natural Reserve, where white rock formations create an otherworldly landscape.
Location: Catamarca Province
GPS coordinates: -26.47806,-67.26500
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:23
Northwest Argentina combines desert areas, wine regions and Andean valleys. The region includes salt flats, geological formations, pre-Columbian sites and traditional mountain villages.
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