Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on September 17, 2007
- There is very little information on the Shinkal ruins, that are probably the oldest Inca ruins in Argentina. The Inca Empire, that had started in year 1197 AD, penetrated in Argentina nearly three centuries later,...
Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on September 17, 2007
- I had never been in Central Catamarca, and there was very little information on the Internet about Belen and about the Inca Empire Shinkal ruins. This is surprising, since Londres, the nearest village, was the...
Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on September 17, 2007
- I have been in Catamarca city a number of times, but always discover something new to see in this area nearly unknown by international tourists. Catamarca is probably the most religious province in Argentina. It...
Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on July 3, 2007
- I did not spend much time in this beautiful city, but enough to enjoy its main attractions. Belen has a population of some 12,000 inhabitants, some nice colonial buildings, a beautiful main square, and...
Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on September 17, 2007
- El Rodeo, Catamarca, was founded by the Spanish colonizers in 1643, and has always been a delightful tourist destination. I have been a couple of times there, and have really enjoyed this village crossed by...
Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on July 3, 2007
- Catamarca is probably the most religious province in Argentina. It was founded in the year 1607 and, therefore, is four centuries old. As you may imagine, there are historical churches that you will enjoy...
Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on July 3, 2007
- El Rodeo is the main tourist destination in the province of Catamarca. During the summer months, it is frequently visited by the inhabitants of the capital, and it has a beautiful setting. Temperature...
Written by Robert Raymond Ingledew on July 3, 2007
- The Inca Empire, that had started in year 1197 AD, penetrated in Argentina nearly three centuries later, coming down South as far as Mendoza in Argentina and Santiago in Chile. Some of the present transandean crossings...
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