Tafí del Valle
In the north of Argentina, walk around one of the most visited towns in Tucumán all year round.
Did you know that the Diaguita natives called it “the town with the splendid entrance”? Come close and find out why. Watch its green landscape surrounded with mountains, its blue water dam that mirrors the sky, its streets and paths marked by history. Learn about myths and legends of the native culture that hide behind the hills. Take a walk around La Banda Jesuit Estancia [farm]. Taste traditional foods and let its artisan workshops surprise you.
Do you love adventure? Enjoy trekking and horseback riding, kayaking and mountain biking. Walk around La Quebradita. And in the surroundings, visit El Pelao and Muñoz, Ñuñorco and Mala Mala hills. Discover pre-Columbian settlements and visit Los Alisos waterfall. Are you looking for a privileged view of the Yunga forests? Open your eyes at El Indio panoramic point, where a monumental statue gazes into the landscape. Live this experience in the province of Tucumán.
Geographic location: Province of Tucumán, north of Argentina.
How to get there: 110 kilometers west of San Miguel de Tucumán, the provincial capital. Take Ruta Nacional 38 and Ruta Provincial 307.
Area: 150 sq km Altitude: 2,014 meters above sea level.
Climate: Warm; summer is the rainy season.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Bring a light jacket to be ready for possible temperature changes.