Animaná

Animaná is a town and rural municipality in northwestern Argentina, in Salta Province’s Calchaquí Valley. The settlement lies along National Route 40, south of San Carlos and approximately 12 kilometres from Cafayate. Salta city is roughly 200 kilometres away by the route through Cafayate. Its location at about 1,695 metres above sea level places it in a high, dry Andean valley landscape characterized by rugged terrain, vineyards and distinctive regional scenery. The name Animaná is associated with the Cacán language and is commonly translated as “sky place.” The area is part of the wider Calchaquí Valley cultural and agricultural region, where viticulture has become a central economic activity. Vineyards and wineries around Animaná benefit from the valley’s elevation, arid conditions and strong sunlight. Wine production is therefore the principal economic activity identified with the locality, although traditional crafts also contribute to its cultural and local economic profile. Animaná is known for weaving and pottery, activities that reflect the broader craft traditions of northwestern Argentina. These practices are connected to the region’s Indigenous and colonial cultural heritage and complement the town’s position within a scenic route linking settlements and wine-producing areas around Cafayate and the Calchaquí Valley. The locality had 1,454 residents in the 2001 census, according to the cited reference material. No later population figure, municipal founding date, corporate ownership structure or commercial brand organization is established in the supplied sources. Animaná’s principal public cultural celebration is its patronal festival in honor of the Virgin of Mercy, held on September 24. As a settlement rather than a conventional commercial brand, it does not have a documented product portfolio, executive team, listed-company status or formal corporate website in the available material.

Animaná is a town and rural municipality in Salta Province, northwestern Argentina. It occupies part of the Calchaquí Valley, a geographically distinctive highland corridor known for its arid climate, mountain scenery, vineyards and historic settlements. The town is positioned on National Route 40, south of San Carlos and close to Cafayate, making it part of an important local road connection through one of Argentina’s best-known inland wine regions. The name Animaná is derived from the Cacán language and is generally interpreted as meaning “sky place.” The supplied reference does not provide a precise founding date or a detailed chronology of the settlement’s political development, so its early institutional history cannot be established here without additional documentation. The locality’s identity is instead described through its geography, agricultural economy and cultural traditions. At approximately 1,695 metres above sea level, Animaná has an arid climate and a landscape suited to specialized agriculture. Viticulture dominates the local economy, with vineyards and wineries located in the surrounding area. The settlement forms part of the broader wine-producing environment associated with Cafayate and the Calchaquí Valley, where altitude, low rainfall and intense sunlight shape local grape growing and wine production. Alongside agriculture, Animaná is associated with weaving and pottery. These crafts are significant markers of northwestern Argentine cultural continuity and provide a complementary identity to the wine economy. They also connect the town with the region’s Indigenous, rural and artisanal traditions, although the available material does not identify particular workshops, cooperatives, brands or commercial operators. The 2001 census recorded 1,454 residents in the town. The supplied sources do not provide a newer population count, information about municipal administrative changes or details of later infrastructure development. Animaná’s public cultural calendar includes a patronal festival dedicated to the Virgin of Mercy, celebrated each September 24. This observance is an important expression of local religious and communal life. Today, Animaná is best understood as a small Argentine locality whose profile rests on its position in the Calchaquí Valley, its proximity to Cafayate, its wine-growing surroundings and its continuing association with weaving and pottery. It is not documented in the supplied material as a standalone consumer brand, corporation or managed product label.

• 2001

  Population recorded in census

  [1]Animanáen.wikipedia.org

  The 2001 census recorded 1,454 residents in the town of Animaná.

• Patronal festival established in local calendar

  [1]Animanáen.wikipedia.org

  Animaná’s patronal celebration honoring the Virgin of Mercy is held annually on September 24. The supplied reference does not specify when the observance began.

A high-altitude Calchaquí Valley settlement associated with viticulture, regional crafts and scenic heritage tourism.

• Wine and viticulture

  Regional wine

  Viticulture is the central economic activity associated with Animaná. Vineyards and wineries operate in the surrounding Calchaquí Valley, whose high elevation, arid climate and intense sunlight support grape growing. The supplied source identifies the wine industry as dominant locally but does not name individual wineries, grape varieties or labels.

• Textile crafts

  Traditional weaving

  Weaving is one of the traditional crafts for which Animaná is known. It forms part of the cultural and artisanal heritage of northwestern Argentina. Available material does not identify specific makers, product lines, materials or distribution channels.

• Ceramic crafts

  Traditional pottery

  Pottery is another craft associated with Animaná and the surrounding region. It contributes to the locality’s cultural profile alongside viticulture and weaving. The supplied sources do not provide details about individual potters, designs or commercial collections.

1. 1Animanáen.wikipedia.org