Catamarca will host the “39th Federal Congress of Tourist Guides of Argentina”, which will be held from May 28 to 31 in the Ezequiel Soria Room (San Martín 555), after being chosen by unanimous vote in the last edition that was held. carried out in 2023 in Puerto Iguazú, Misiones.
Organized by the Association of Tourist Guides of Catamarca, the congress is aimed at qualified guides and students, who, in addition to attending the various lectures, will visit tourist destinations in the interior of the Province.
Those interested in participating must complete the registration form by entering the following link https://bit.ly/congresoguiasdeturismo2024 and in the attach file item they must upload the guide card (or start of the process to obtain it) and the student certificate.
The activity has different costs according to the category of the participant; The rates can be consulted on the social networks of the Association of Tourist Guides of Catamarca on Facebook Agturcat Catamarca and on Instagram @agturcat, by email [email protected] and by Whatsapp to number 383 4531350.
Program
Day 1: Tuesday the 28th
08:00 Accreditation.
08:30 Opening ceremony.
09:00 Opening assembly, presentation of Congress 2025.
10:00 “Virgen del Valle and Blessed Fray Mamerto Esquiú, ambassadors of devotion”, Mg. Marcelo Gershani Oviedo.
12:00 “Finding our roots, rescue of the Kakan language”, by Prof. María Luz Martínez and Prof. Ana Luz Herrera.
15:00 Excursion to the Pueblo Perdido archaeological site – El Jumeal Dam – La Gruta Virgen del Valle.
19:00 Welcome night. Reception. House of Culture, San Martin 533.
Day 2: Wednesday the 29th
08:30 “Communicate, guide, communicate”, by Lic. in Tourism Malvina Gómez.
09:30 “Tourism and digital transformation guide”, by the Lic. in Tourism Germán Márquez López.
11:30 “Experience tourism, the challenge of adapting to new tourism trends”, by Prof. Mario Gutiérrez.
12:30 “Agave tourism as a biocultural regeneration strategy”, by Mg. Armando Vázquez Morales.
15:00 Excursion to Cuesta El Portezuelo.
Day 3: Thursday the 30th
07:00 Departure to Fiambalá.
Tour along the Adobe Route.
Reception and presentation of Fiambalá and Tinogasta.
Visit to the Fiambalá Hot Springs.
Day 4: Friday the 31st
08:30 “The tour guide specialized in birdwatching and his contribution to the local community,” by guide Marcos Sosa.
09:30 “Valuation of the historical archaeological heritage and its public use, importance of the guide’s participation” by Lic. Luis Fernando Morales Morales
10:30 Workshops:
“Recognition of Popular Folklore Resources and their use in the generation of experience”, by Tec. Cristina Capilla.
“Proposal for the Guides Law”, by Lic. Juana Noguera.
“Mountain guide, security and the value of natural heritage information”, by Lic. Noelia Miranda and Lic. Eduardo Salas.
12:00 Closing Plenary.
16:00 City Tour Excursion: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley – Camarín de la Virgen del
Valley – Plaza 25 de Mayo.
21:00 Dinner Guide’s day.
