Often ignored by the throngs of tourists heading to Salta, San Miguel de Tucuman is the capital of the small northern province of the same name and has a lot to offer both in culture, history, gastronomy and landscape. It’s a hidden gem that offers some of the nicest atmosphere and friendly people in Argentina in an intimate setting and well worth your time to visit. Read on for all information on the best tours to Tucuman, Argentina.
Located about 800 miles from Buenos Aires, it’s actually the fifth biggest city in Argentina after the national capital itself, Cordoba, Rosario and Mendoza and by far the most important city in Northern Argentina with some 800,000 inhabitants in the greater urban area. Lying in a climatic transition zone, summers are hot and long and winters are extremely dry and pleasant
Founded in 1565 and moved to its present site in 1685, the city is home to a number of sights including the House of Tucuman where the Argentina declared independence from Spain in 1816, the baroque styled Government Palace and the Timoteo Navarro Museum of art that houses more than 600 works by some of the most important Argentine artists such as Berni and Spilimbergo
The prestigious National University has made Tucuman into one of the most lively and cultural cities in the country as well with very good restaurants and nightlife. Il Postino (25 de Mayo and Cordoba streets) is a local favorite for Italian fare, but the city is also known for its spicy empanadas and locro and has some of the best ice cream stores in the country, thanks to the ever warm weather.
Good hotels include the Amerian and Metropol, both very close to Independence Square and the 4 star Hotel Presidente that’s not much further away and has a great outdoor pool, that may be very welcome during your visit as part of one of the best tours to Tucuman, Argentina
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