Amaicha del Valle and Sagrada de los Quilmes City
In the Calchaquíes Valleys circuit, feel part of a unique landscape and a native history that you will fall in love with.
Have you been to Amaicha del Valle? This native community opens up the doors of its history and tradition. Watch its virgin statue carved in wood, its archeological treasures and its Pachamama museum. Explore its natural paradise: Los Zazos dam and Amaicha River, the salt fields and Remate waterfalls, the desert of Tiu Punco and the petrified forest. In times of carnival, you can be part of the Pachamama celebration.
Can you picture a place where pre-Hispanic people lived in the year 800? Visit the Sagrada de los Quilmes City. Here, you can see the reconstruction of its residential area, a fortress built on a summit, and two forts standing on a ledge. Find out the secrets of the indigenous resistance when facing the Spanish advance. Tour the Interpretation Center of this sacred city. Get thrilled in the Calchaquíes Valleys.
Geographic location: Province of Tucumán, North of Argentina.
How to get there: Amaicha del Valle and Sagrada de los Quilmes City can be reached via Ruta Provincial 307. You can get there by car or book a tour with a local operator in San Miguel de Tucumán.
Altitude: between 2,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level.
Climate: arid and dry, with winter snowfall.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: It is advisable to dress in layers and to be prepared for harsh temperature changes.