Salta & the Northwest Tucumán
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National Independence was declared on 9th July 1816 in the Cabildo (City Hall) of San Miguel de Tucumán. The Cabildo, museums and cathedrals of the provincial capital are well worth a visit.
Tucumán produces many of Argentina´s folk legends. The musician and poet, Atahualpa Yupanqui (Héctor Roberto Chavero), lived here for most of his life as did folk star Mercedes Sosa.
The Feria de Simoca farmers market, located 50 km out of the city, is a must for food fans. Every Saturday local farmers and artisans set up food stalls full of regional delicacies such as stews, tamales, empanadas, sausages, roast pork and honey.
The attractive town of Tafí del Valle is the natural starting point for exploring the awesome Calchaquí Valleys from the South. The other highlight of Tucumán is the Yungas mountain rainforest. This rarely visited area is strikingly beautiful, home to rare subtropical wildlife and a stunning setting for jungle treks, bike rides or paragliding.
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- Tucumán is one of the best places in Argentina for paragliding.
- Tucumán is Argentina’s empanada capital.
- The first Jesuit missionaries arrived in Tucumán from Peru in 1585. Nowadays tourists can stay on Jesuit estancias dating back to the 17th century.
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