Wind your way through forested gorges and lush valleys to Tafí del Valle on this half-day tour from Tucumán. Admire the Jesuit architecture and alpine scenery of the town at 2,000 meters above sea level, then visit nearby landmarks like the Los Sosa River Gorge, La Angostura Dam and the Los Menhires archaeological site.
Tafí del Valle Scenic Tour from Tucumán: Explore Nature and History
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San Miguel de Tucumán
We will leave your hotel and travel to Tafí del Valle, a valley located at 2,000 meters above the sea level.
Tafí del Valle
In our first stop, we will visit the Jesuit Chapel and Convent of San José de Lules where the chapel and cloister remain. 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". Higher, 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.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. Back in Tucuman, we will visit the Atahualpa Museum, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
Return to San Miguel de Tucumán
Back in Tucuman we will visit the Atahualpa Museum, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
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San Miguel de Tucumán
We will leave your hotel and travel to Tafí del Valle, a valley located at 2,000 meters above the sea level.
Tafí del Valle
In our first stop, we will visit the Jesuit Chapel and Convent of San José de Lules where the chapel and cloister remain. 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". Higher, 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.
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. Back in Tucuman, we will visit the Atahualpa Museum, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
Return to San Miguel de Tucumán
Back in Tucuman we will visit the Atahualpa Museum, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
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4.6
I set off on an adventure through the winding roads, and the moment I gazed at the rolling hills, I felt like I had stepped into a postcard. One of the highlights was visiting a small artisan shop where I chatted with the locals and learned about their traditional crafts, which gave me a deeper appreciation for the culture. However, I wished I had a bit more time at the scenic overlook; it was breathtaking, and I could have stayed for hours soaking in the views.
4.4
We had an awesome time taking in the scenic beauty of Tafí del Valle while learning about the rich history of the region. The hike was refreshing and the guides shared fascinating stories, although we wished there had been a bit more time to explore the local villages.
4.2
Exploring the breathtaking landscapes and rich history during our five-hour tour was a delightful experience for our family. The only drawback was that some spots felt a bit rushed, leaving us longing for just a few extra moments to soak in the scenery.