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Los Seismiles
MOUNTAINS
West of Fiambalá, the paved road winds its way up into some serious mountains,
topping out at the Chilean border. It's a stunning drive, with no services apart from a
white-elephant hotel halfway between Fiambalá and the frontier. Los Seismiles are the
peaks over 6000m, and you'll see several of them, including Ojos del Salado (6879m),
the world's highest volcano.
Even more awe-inspiring scenery is accessed via a lonely mining road that leads 90km
to Monte Pissis, the Americas' third-highest peak. It's about 5 hours return to a view-
point (50km) over this imposing mountain, with hauntingly beautiful blue, black and tur-
quoise lakes in the foreground. Due to its isolation, this is best by tour ‒ operators in
Belén and Catamarca can arrange it.
Sleeping & Eating
Fiambalá has lots of simple lodgings and a hostel. Camping is possible, but beware of
frequent high winds and sandstorms.
Casa Grande
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 421140;
www.casagrandetour.com
; Moreno 801, Tinogasta; d AR$650; )
This
standout option in Tinogasta occupies an historic adobe building that has been added to
and given sublime original decorative touches by the welcoming owners. Cozy rustic
rooms are traditionally built with cane ceilings; there's a beautiful Jacuzzi room and out-
door pool, and inventive meals, including excellent salads, are available. It rents sand-
boards and bikes.
Hostería Municipal
HOTEL
( 496291;
www.fiambala.gov.ar
;
Almagro s/n, Fiambalá; s/d AR$180/290; )
The heart of
Fiambalá is this place built around an unattractive shaded courtyard. Rooms are decent,
and there's a restaurant serving simple meals.
Information
Fiambalá Tourist Office
( 496250;
www.fiambala.gov.ar
;
Pl Principal s/n, Fiambalá;
7am-9pm Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm Sat & Sun)
On the plaza.
Getting There & Away
