The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Tucuman, Argentina
San Miguel de Tucuman is the capital city of Tucuman province in northern Argentina. It is the country’s smallest province, but this doesn’t mean that it is lacking in amazing things to see and do. Check out our guide to getting the best out of Tucuman.
2. Museo Pachamama
Museum
This artistic museum is an homage to Pachamama, or Mother Earth, a god worshipped by the indigenous cultures of northern Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. The museum is home to some interesting statues depicting shaman, and features indigenous motifs and patterns on the pretty stone walls around the complex. There are also exhibitions dedicated to natural sciences and the arts.
Amaicha del Valle San Miguel de Tucumán, Ruta Provincial 307 km 118, Tucumán, Argentina +54 3892 42-1004
Parque Sierra de San Javier
This nature reserve was designated as a biological park in 1974 and was intended to be a “school of nature” administered by the University of Tucuman. Covering an area of over 14,000 hectares, it is home to a variety of wildlife, including many native birds and tree species. There is also a wonderful Yunga forest that visitors can walk around.
3. Museo Miguel Lillo De Ciencias Naturales
Museum
This museum of natural sciences is a great option for a day out, especially if you have kids. With sectors showcasing all areas of natural sciences from archaeology to paleontology and geology, the museum has many life-like recreations of animals from as far afield as Africa, and even has a huge skeleton of a dinosaur so you can get up close and personal with these incredible creatures.
Miguel Lillo 250, San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina +54 381 423-4127
4. Quilmes Ruins
Museum, Ruins
5. Sugar Industry Museum
Museum
6. Rio Noque Waterfall
If you’re looking for some light activity during your stay in Tucuman, take a trip to the Cerro San Javier, a 30 minute hike that is suitable for families. After a short walk through the Yunga forest, you will walk along the river and come to a picturesque waterfall on the Rio Noque. Stop and take in the delicate flow of water that winds its way over the stone and into the shallow riverbed below.
7. Campo de los Alisos National Park
Forest, Park
This national park is a nature reserve and protected area, notable for its Yunga forest and biodiversity. Located in the Aconquija mountains at the south end of the Calchaquies Valley, at the lower levels you will encounter a particular type of local jungle, and the further up you go, the more barren and mountainous the landscape becomes.
Alpachiri, Tucumán, Argentina +54 9 3865 40-5985
8. Our Lady of the Incarnation Cathedral
Cathedral, Church
9. Aguas Chiquitas
This nature reserve boasts a host of great natural features such as rivers, creeks, streams and waterfalls, all set within beautiful hills. To reach the waterfalls, you can follow the river, or take the path between the hills. The first path is shorter but more challenging, while the second is longer but much easier to navigate.
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