Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman, San Miguel de Tucumán

About this activity

This tour allows us to admire historical places in a circuit that takes us into the deepest attractions of Tucumán.

We begin crossing Yerba Buena path heading towards Rinconada in order to enjot the ascent through the exuberant jungle of Yungas.

Upon reaching Villa Nougués, nestled amidst hills and streams, we'll immerse ourselves in its charm and beaut

A few kilometers further on, after passing Loma Bola and San Javier with Christ the Redeemer, we are welcomed by Raco and El Siambón to meet the Benedictine monastery.

And then, we reach to the last stop, the Highly regarded ''El Cadillal'' dam. Along with the beautiful view, we can also visit its museum of archeology.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Tangol

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–6 years) · Adults (7–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Round-trip shared transfer
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Museum tickets

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

We will pick you up at your hotel in Tucumán at the agreed time and travel 12 kilometers to Yerba Buena city crossing the Rinconada way.

The famous Paul Groussac has described Yerba Buena as “… a happy and picturesque situation between the hills and the city…”.
Stop 2

45 min

Then start climbing the lush jungle of Yungas to Villa Nougués, built between hills and ravines. Villa Nougués is a picturesque summertime villa that can be toured walking, horse riding, bike riding or by car. It has a wonderful weather, with warm summers and cold winters; both seasons offer moderate weather, which makes every ride to be pleasant.
Stop 3

one hour

A few kilometers later are Loma Bola and San Javier thats exhibits the monumental statue of the Cristo Redentor with a height of 28 meters, just 25 kilometers away from San Miguel de Tucumán.
Stop 4

45 min

Then ahead we will visit the Raco small village, a place with endless options and honoring Atahualpa Yunpanqui, an Argentinean folk singer.
Stop 5

30 min

Later El Siambón will show as its Cristo Rey monastery, which belongs to the Benedictines Order.
El Cadilla Dam

one hour

To continue with this beautiful tour you will visit the The Cadillal Dike. For adventure lovers, El Cadillal is the ideal alternative: cannoning, kayaking, mountain biking, windsurfing, kite surfing, and fishing are sports that can be done with the help of professionals on the matter, surrounded by hills, relaxation, and lots of green. There is nothing better than spending time at this dike with a ride on the Arquímides catamaran, from where you can get an unbeatable view of El Cadillal’s landscape.
Museo Arqueologico Dr. Ernesto Padilla

45 min Admission not included

The last stop of the tour will be the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Centrally located hotels. Meeting point in case of out-of-range hotels.

End point

Centrally located hotels. Meeting point in case of out-of-range hotels.

Pickup points

Nuevo Hotel Tucuman
Hotel America
Hotel Del Jardin
Hotel Carlos V
Hotel Le Park
Amerian Tucuman Apart & Suites
Motel ACA
Hotel Solar Norte

The pick up transfer is only from selected 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.

Using your ticket

The pick up transfer is only from selected 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.

OFFICE NUMBER: (+54 11) 11 3221 8400 (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs)

EMERGENCY MOBILE: (+54 911) 4991-4035 (After office hours)