Tafi del Valle and Quilmes Ruins Full-Day Tour from Tucuman
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10 hour(s)
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Discover dramatic valleys with vibrant colors and peaceful landscapes
Explore ancient stone monuments at Los Menhires reserve
Visit historic ruins of the legendary Sacred City Quilmes
Enjoy guided walk through charming Jesuit style village
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Enjoy an inspiring full day journey into the heart of the northwest Argentine landscapes with a scenic excursion to Tafi del Valle. Leaving San Miguel de Tucuman behind, the route gradually reveals wide valleys, rolling hills, and vibrant natural colors that define this remarkable region. Along the way, the changing scenery creates a perfect introduction to the cultural and geological richness that awaits. Traveling in comfort, you will be able to relax and fully appreciate the peaceful beauty of the Valley of Tafi and its surroundings.
The tour continues with a visit to the Los Menhires Archeological Reserve, where ancient stone monuments and remarkable rock formations reflect the deep history of the area. You will also explore the impressive ruins of the Sacred City of Quilmes, an important testament to pre Hispanic civilizations. In Tafi del Valle, a guided walk introduces you to its charming streets and distinctive Jesuit architecture, completing a day filled with history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes.
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Customer Reviews
Cassandre
I completely agree with all comments, it's a wonderful experience and place. Both the center of interpretation and the ruins are beautiful. But, nobody say it's not free... 12000 pesos for the entire site.
Petra
Sept.25: After a scenic drive we arrived @Ruins of Quilmes. We paid entrance fee of ARS12.000 = €7.50 p.p. This was for museum, archeological site as well as for the perfectly clean toilets with even the possibility to have clean drinking water. Fernanda who spoke really good English explained the 4 rooms of the museum. Nr. 3 would have an interactive video in about 15 minutes & would telll us all about the histtory, living, war, defeat & captivation of the Quilmes people. Nr. 1 & 2 were informative with headphones for English, Spanish or Portuguese. Nr.4 was an exhibition of artifacts. @site there were huge cacti. We went all the way up to the Northern viewpoint; we spend here a bit more than 3 hours.
MT
An incredible place to visit and learn about the magnificent culture and history of the Quilmes. There is a great museum on-site with artifacts in several exhibitions and some interactive displays too. A great, short movie detailing the Quilmes is shown throughout the day. Outside of the museum are the ruins, a mixture of reconstructed works and original structures. It is wonderful to explore the ruins and climb high onto the mountain they called home. Toilets, shops and some basic eateries can be found outside. Entrance fees vary depending on nationality, with foreigners paying a little more but very reasonably priced. They accept both cash and card. Definitely worth a trip here.
Zyther
The place features some of the best views you will get in Argentina. For starters, I didn't expect the museum to be so modern. The people in the stores and the guides were very nice and friendly as well. I climbed 300 meters (about 1000 feet) following the old tracks built by the ancient townsfolk. I must admit, they had a remarkably robust way of building things as all the stone stairs are still there and quite firm. However, some areas of the track are unstable, so you need to wear proper mountain shoes and mind your step as you could easily slip and fall. Also, lots of wasps on the way, so keep that in mind if you are afraid of them like I am x-x Lots of tourists too, but it seems to be quieter during the mornings.
Rory
Amazing place, 7k to get in (UK citizen), stunning views from the southern and northern view points. Museum didn't have power when I was there so could not go inside.... The road to the site is poor quality. Hopefully they will pace it soon.