The Andean Northwest province of Santiago del Estero consists of the mostly flat landscapes of the Gran Chaco. The capital city of the same name is the oldest city in Argentina, dating back to 1553. It houses the Catedral Basilica Menor, the first cathedral built in the country of Argentina. With many historical buildings and sites, the capital city maintains its rich history with an air of modernity in the form of wide avenues, parks and commerce.
Santiago del Estero province is most famous for its thermal pools and spas. Termas de Rio Hondo is a resort and healing community built on a series of warm thermal pools awash with minerals and salts. 45 miles outside of the capital, the Rio Dulce community offers its visitors numerous hotels and restaurants, as well as a casino.
Video Tour of the Province
An area of interest to visitors is the Copo National Park in the northwestern dry-chaco region. The park was created in 1998 to protect endangered species, among them jaguars, parrots and anteaters. The quebracho colorado santiagueno tree, which at one time made up 80% of scrubland in the region and today stands at 20%, is also protected in the parkland.
The climate is subtropical, hot and dry. Summer temperatures range from 64-97 Farenheit (18-36 Celsius) and 45-75 Farenheit (7-24 Celsius) in winter.
Flights and car rental are easily accessible from other cities in Argentina
utilizing the Vice Comodoro Angel Aragones Airport outside of the capital (airport code SDE). You can also find and compare rates for hotel accommodations and package deals in the province.
province is most famous for its thermal pools and spas. Termas de Rio Hondo is a resort and healing community built on a series of warm thermal pools awash with minerals and salts. 45 miles outside of the capital, the Rio Dulce community offers its visitors numerous hotels and restaurants, as well as a casino.
