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a chapel accessed down the side of the building and decorated with stained glass panels
telling her story.
Festivals & Events
The
Fiesta de Nuestra Señora del Valle
takes place for two weeks after Easter as
hordes of pilgrims come to honor the Virgen del Valle. On her saint's day, December 8,
she is similarly feted.
Sleeping
Most hotels offer discounts for cash payments.
Residencial Tucumán
GUESTHOUSE $
( 442-2209; Tucumán 1040; s/d AR$190/240; )
This well-run, immaculately presen-
ted
residencial
has comfortable, spotless rooms, is excellent value and is about a one-
minute walk from the bus terminal. There are other nearby options if it's full.
San Pedro Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 445-4708;
www.hostelsanpedro.com.ar
; Sarmiento 341; dm AR$70; )
This hostel
feels as though it is in gentle decline, but has a big back garden that includes cactuses, a
parrilla
and a tiny pool. Dorms are OK: they pack plenty of bunks in, but it's not usually
very busy. It's very relaxed - as is the cleaning.
Hotel Casino Catamarca
HOTEL $$$
( 443-2928;
www.hotelcasinocatamarca.com
; Esquiú 151; r standard/superior AR$541/840;
)
They've got space to spare at this peaceful but central hotel, which features
handsome modern design and bags of facilities. The rooms are more than ample in size,
with white sheets contrasting with wooden floors. Some have balconies; superiors add
minibar, king-size beds and hydromassage tubs. There's a restaurant, gym, small spa
complex, and a long pool and lawn area. And a casino, of course.
Eating
