Fishing near San José de Metán, Salta

San José de Metán sits in the south of Salta province at roughly 800 metres above sea level, surrounded by a network of rivers draining the subtropical sierras. The Río Metán and Río de las Conchas run close to the city, while the broader Departamento de Metán gives access to several more watercourses, including the Río Pasaje o Juramento to the south and the Embalse Cabra Corral further afield. The area's rivers are the focus of local freshwater fishing.