Information about Travel Circuit in Northern Argentina
Northern Argentina is made up of the colorful provinces of Catamarca, Jujuy, Salta, Santiago del Estero and Tucuman, it is an ideal destination for cultural tourism by countless myths, customs, crafts and legends that surprise the visitor at every turn.
Tucumán
Rich in archaeological sites and traditional festivals. It was the birthplace of great figures of folklore, as Mercedes Sosa and Atahualpa Yupanqui, also hosted, for almost two centuries, the Congress which declared independence of Argentina.
• The first destination of the cultural circuit in this province is San Miguel de Tucumán, provincial Capital, City Historical declared its enormous wealth in old houses, plazas, museums, streets and temples.
• On weekends you can visit the Fair Simoca.
• Another attraction is the sacred city of Quilmes, one of the largest archaeological sites in the country.
Catamarca
Rich in olive and mineral, this Argentine province is distinguished for its scenery, crafts and a variety of religious and pagan celebrations.
• One of the recommended crossings Route Adobe is constituted by a set of villages that still retains buildings made under this ancient building technique.
• The City of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca houses the National Poncho Festival, which concentrates one of the meetings of craftsmen in the country. The poncho is a symbol of Catamarca and its craftsmen.
• Nearby, another attraction is the village in the Gorge, an archeological site with remains belonging to the Aguada culture, composed of 40 enclosures built of mud and stone.
• Among the peoples of Ancasti and Icaño, include rock art caves of La Tunita and La Candelaria.
Santiago del Estero
Museums, rocks, hot springs and craft fairs make up the cultural circuit in this territory.
• The Capital of Santiago del Estero, is the oldest city in Argentina. One of its main distinctive products are the leather crafts, basketry, pottery, silverware and especially the manufacture of musical instruments.
• Among the most important circuits, it is the Camino Real, a road that connected formerly Alto Peru with the port of Buenos Aires. The proposal goes through chapels, exhibitions, monuments and archaeological sites.
Salta
Composed by forests, valleys, deserts and towns that still retain colonial-era buildings. The landmarks of the region are Torrontés wine and pies.
• In Salta Capital, all eyes are focused on the Train to the Clouds, considered one of the three world’s highest railway.
• Another tourist attraction in Salta is the recommended circuits Calchaquíes Valleys with villages of mud and straw and pre-Inca customs. The safety pins are the Quebrada del Rio Las Conchas and Cafayate, mecca of Salta Wine Route.
• Among the favorites for the young, are the picturesque villages of Cachi and Iruya, two mountain towns with dirt roads and cardon roofs covered with mud.
• Nearby, Cardones National Park, offers insights into the roots of the ancient Incan empire and the Enchanted Valley.
Jujuy
Colorful mountains, forests, towns frozen in time and celebrations of Mother Earth. A destination where culture is reflected in every corner, ideal to visit during the celebration of Carnival.
• The main attraction of the region is the Quebrada de Humahuaca, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, 39 kilometers from San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital. A road through several villages, in which prevails coya ethnicity, ancient customs, adobe houses, churches and fortresses.
• Some of the most important are: Purmamarca, one of the richest in natural beauty for hosting the Cerro de los Siete Colores; Maimará, star of the so-called “Painter’s Palette”; Huacalera where a monolith marks the crossing of the Tropic Capricorn and each June 21 marks the Inti Raymi (Festival the Sun) and Humahuaca, which leads to the ruins of Coctaca.
• Finally, other important destinations in the desert are the Quiaca Jujuy, on the border with Bolivia, and the Salinas Grandes salar third largest in South America, on the border with Chile.
