Museum of Costumes, Clothing and Textile Art

La Soledad Studio Hipólito Yrigoyen and 9 de Julio
Tel. 0838-20394

This museum functions in the home of the Salvatierra family. Exhibits include works by the artist Salvatierra that received awards at national salons of painting, ceramics, and tapestries. There are also special articles of clothing from the collection known as "Art to Wear" by the artist Manuela Raspido. One can also appreciate textile pieces for everyday use with ethnographic significance pertaining to different regions of America, ranging from the most primitive techniques to the latest.

Santa María
The city of Santa María is located 320km. north of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, on national route No. 40. It is reached by taking provincial route No. 1 up to Andalgalá, and then switching to provincial route No. 47 up to its intersection with route No. 40. It is considered the National Capital of Archaeology. There are noteworthy sites belonging to the Acalín Indians of Loma Rica, and the most important field of petroglyphs in South America. The city has an important hotel and gastronomic facilities.