Tafi del Valle and Quilmes Ruins Full-Day Tour from Tucuman
About This Tour
Discover the dramatic landscapes and rich heritage of northwestern Argentina on this full-day journey from Tucumán to Tafí del Valle and the Quilmes Ruins. Trav...
Duration: 10 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Tucuman · Languages: English, Spanish
Know before you go: The pick up transfer is only from centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.; We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) (After office hours)
About Tucuman
Tucuman
Everest Global Hub has tour guides at the ready to show you the famous independence monuments of Tucuman – where the modern Argentinian state first started.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tucumán We will leave Tucumán behind and start ascending the valley through the Route 307. The road will go into the Los Sosa River Gorge, part of the Natural Reserve with the same name. Continuing, we will sight the monument "El Indio". Higher, the entrance to the Valley of Tafi is simply shocking. Surrounding La Angostura Dam we will arrive at The Mollar to visit The Menhires. It only takes a walk along the Archaeological Reserve Los Menhires and a look at the 50 types of rocks dating from more than 2000 years (from the beginning of the Christian era)- that rise up to 3 meters high- to be amazed by the archaeological legacy of the primitive races. The word menhir has a Celtic origin and it means “long stone”. The shapes represented in the mehnirs are surprising: sometimes they show human faces and other times animal faces, mainly felines. Others are geometric and there also are combinations of different types. Tafí del Valle Later, we will visit the picturesque city of Tafi del Valle. Inside Tafí del Valle, the Jesuit architecture is preserved, the oldest section was built by the Jesuits in the first half of the eighteenth century. In the valley, we will have free time for lunch (optional) an then we continue through the Route 307 up to the viewpoint from which the best views of the valley are obtained, in a pronounced zigzag until Abra del Infiernillo, at 3,042 meters high. In Amaicha del Valle, we will visit the square and its surroundings. After connecting with the 40 National Route, the Sacred City of Quilmes breaks left. The visitor will be able to tour the complex with the company of a guide and will be amazed to know every detail of the last bastion on aboriginal resistance against the Spanish advance, that finished in 1667, when 1700 survivors were sent, walking, to the proximity of Buenos Aires (currently the city of Quilmes), where only 400 of them made it there. The Museo del Sitio (currently out of service for restoration) showcases pieces obtained in the excavations and invites you to dive into an unprecedented legacy. Amaicha del Valle In Amaicha del Valle, we will visit the square and its surroundings. After connecting with the 40 National Route, the Sacred City of Quilmes breaks left. The visitor will be able to tour the complex with the company of a guide and will be amazed to know every detail of the last bastion on aboriginal resistance against the Spanish advance, that finished in 1667, when 1700 survivors were sent, walking, to the proximity of Buenos Aires (currently the city of Quilmes), where only 400 of them made it there. The Museo del Sitio (currently out of service for restoration) showcases pieces obtained in the excavations and invites you to dive into an unprecedented legacy. Return to Tucumán Finally, the return includes hotel drop-off in Tucumán.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: San Miguel de Tucumán, AR · Tour start: San Miguel de Tucumán, AR — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
