Discover Tafi del Valle: Guided Journey

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About this activity

The Diaguita Indians called this place Tafí del Valle “the town of the magnificent entrance;” and they were right: Tafí del Valle is one of the most heavenly destinations in Tucumán. Once people get to this summertime villa, the valleys welcome their visitors with their green and brown colors that contrast with the blue sky, with a dike over which the sun reflects and with unpaved roads that are a testimony of years of history.

Only 107km away from the capital, Tafí is located at 2,000 meters above the sea level. It has a very pleasant climate, which allows tourism all year long.

Despite the fact that the place has developed a lot during the last years and that it has become the ultimate destination for Argentineans and foreigners along the year, Tafí still preserves the mystery of its aboriginal culture among its hills.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 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: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: Round-trip shared transfer
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Fees not clarified in the itinerary

Itinerary

San Miguel de Tucuman

Passing by

Leave your centrally located Tucumán hotel and travel to Tafí del Valle, a valley located at 2,000 meters above the sea level.
Stop 2

one hour

In our first stop, we will visit the Jesuit Chapel and Convent of San José de Lules, where the chapel and cloister remain. It was designated a National Historic Monument since 1944. This site holds immense historical value as it was founded by the Jesuits.
Stop 3

one hour

Then we will start ascending the valley through the Route 307. The road goes into the Los Sosa River Gorge, part of the Natural Reserve with the same name. Continuing, we will sight the monument "El Indio", a cultural landmark that stands as a testament to the region's rich heritage.
Archaeological Reserve Menhires

one hour

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 2,000 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.
Tafi del Valle

one hour

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.
San Miguel de Tucuman

one hour

Back in Tucuman we will visit the Atahualpa Museum, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

San Miguel de Tucuman San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina See on map

Centrally located Tucuman hotels.

End point

San Miguel de Tucuman San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina See on map

Centrally located Tucuman hotels.

Pickup points

Nuevo Hotel Tucuman
Hotel America
Hotel Del Jardin
Hotel Carlos V
Hotel Le Park
Amerian Tucuman Apart & Suites
Hotel Garden Plaza
Hotel Premier
Hotel Presidente
Motel ACA
Tucuman Center Hotel
Hotel Republica

and 4 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

The pick up transfer is only from centrally located hotels. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.

We suggest you confirm booking details with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.

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