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 TucumanAncient city of Quilmes
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  City tour
16-17th century buildings
Tafi del Valle
Los Menhires Park
Quilmes Ruins

A visit to this province requires a minimum of 2 nights. There are good 4* hotels and tourist ones as well as some inns in Quilmes and Tafi area. 

City tour (half or full day)
Casa de Piedra handcraftsIn the centre of the city, the Independence House, with a light and sound show to evoke the events of the declaration of the independence. Numerous buildings and museums from the 16th and 17th centuries; the Church of the Merced and the Obispo Colombres House. It is also possible to continue to Villa Nogues and San Javier Hills. Both places are a natural balcony to the sugar mills, the sugar cane plantations and the city, with beautiful views of the surroundings. more...

Tafi del Valle (full day)
Tafi del valleThis is a large valley located in a depression that divides the Aconquija Mountain Range to the south and the Calchaquies Hills to the north. The Alto Valle de Tafi was where wealthy families built summer houses. The archaeological remains found are a testimony of the times when this place was inhabited by indians. In the Los Menhires Park in El Mollar, there are numerous stone sculptures that reach a length of 3 metres long and a thickness of 20 cm.; they were only sculpted on one side or only polished. Some 129 menhires were found and placed on a hill. (It is possible to make this tour together with Quilmes Ruins).
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