Tucuman

The province of Tucuman has the nickname of The Land of Five Continents because of its diversity. With snow, mountains,  cities, waterfalls, and agricultural flat plains, there is much to entice the visitor.  Sierra del Aconquija, part of the Andes, covers the western edge of the province with mountain heights of 8,000 to 18,000 feet.  The eastern portion is part of the Chaco-Pampean flats.  The largest industry in the region is sugar cane.

The capital city of  San Miguel de Tucuman  lies on the Sali River at the base of  Sierra del Aconquija.  There are a number of  historical sites,  museums and parks  for the visitor, as well as an active nightlife  consisting of restaurants,  discos and casinos  in Northwestern Argentina's largest city.




An area of interest to tourists and archaeologists alike is Amaicha del Valle,  home to one of Argentina's few remaining indigenous cultures. Here you can visit the ruins of the pre-hispanic city of Quilmes.

Los Menhires Park,  or Long Stones,  is an archaeological site consisting of large, carved stones from the pre-hispanic era.   The park contains some of the best examples of indigenous art in Argentina.   After touring the unusual sculptures, you can visit the park museum containing exhibits and chronological facts.

The weather in the province is subtropical.   Summer temperatures range from  66-88 Farenheit  (19-31 Celsius),  while winter  temperatures average  43-66 Farenheit  (6-19 Celsius).


Flights and car rental can be arranged in and out of the capital city via the Lt. Benjamin Matienzo Airport  (airport code TUC).  You can also find and compare rates on hotel accommodations and package deals to the province.