"A municipality that promotes sustainable economic development, strengthening investment, innovation, and joint growth between the State and the private sector."
Fray Mamerto Esquiú
Located in the Central Valley of the province of Catamarca, just 14 kilometers from the Capital city, Fray Mamerto Esquiú is a municipality that combines history, nature, and development in a privileged environment. Situated between the Ambato and Gracián mountain ranges, its strategic location and proximity to major urban centers make it a territory with great opportunities to live, invest, and grow.
History and identity
The municipality is named after the illustrious Franciscan friar Fray Mamerto Esquiú, renowned for his historic defense of the Argentine Constitution of 1853 and born in the town of Piedra Blanca. His legacy continues through the Birthplace of Fray Mamerto Esquiú, declared a National Historic Monument and one of the main destinations for religious tourism in the country, which annually receives thousands of pilgrims and visitors.
Nature, culture, and tourism
Fray Mamerto Esquiú offers a tourism proposal that integrates natural landscapes, historical heritage, and an intense cultural life. The Las Pirquitas Dam, one of Catamarca's main bodies of water, is an ideal space for water sports, sport fishing, nature tourism, and relaxation, in addition to being an important driver for the region's tourism development.
Adding to this attraction are the Botanical Park, natural trails, recreational and sports areas, the Birthplace of Blessed Fray Mamerto Esquiú, historic churches, and a varied agenda of cultural, sports, and gastronomic activities that take place throughout the year. The combination of nature, history, and tradition makes the municipality a destination that invites visitors to discover the essence of Catamarca.
Development and sustainability
The municipality promotes a growth model based on innovation, economic development, and environmental care. Through support for entrepreneurs, strengthening tourism, promoting local production, and generating strategic infrastructure, Fray Mamerto Esquiú continues to consolidate itself as a territory of opportunities.
As a member of the Argentine Network of Municipalities against Climate Change (RAMCC), it develops public policies aimed at sustainability, promoting comprehensive waste management, energy efficiency, the recovery of green spaces, and responsible urban planning.
A municipality with a vision for the future
With a close, modern, and innovative management, Fray Mamerto Esquiú works daily to improve the quality of life of its residents, strengthening social, economic, and environmental development. Its history, its identity, the richness of its natural environment, and its commitment to a sustainable future position it as one of the municipalities with the greatest projection in the province of Catamarca.
Industries and sectors that Fray Mamerto Esquiú seeks to attract to its territory.
Fray Mamerto Esquiú offers a favorable environment for the establishment of ventures and companies, thanks to its strategic location 14 km from the Capital city, road connectivity, environmental quality, and municipal management oriented towards local development. The municipality supports investors and tourism providers through promotion, dissemination, and strengthening actions for the private sector. The tax regulations establish a clear and predictable regime for the development of commercial, industrial, and service activities, and include specific benefits for agricultural activities, with a 50% reduction in the Street Sweeping, Cleaning, and Urban Hygiene Fee for properties up to three hectares intended for agricultural or livestock production.
Available regulatory documents for understanding the local framework for establishment, investment and productive development.
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