Home to important historic sites, San Miguel de Tucuman is a bustling metropolis with informative museums, ornate cathedrals and green spaces. Its city center houses a famous historical house, while the surrounding region reveals nature reserves, archaeological sites and national parks.

Things to do

Learn about San Miguel de Tucuman’s history by strolling the city centre. Visit Casa de Tucuman to see the hall where the Argentine Declaration of Independence was signed. Afterwards, marvel at the beauty of the Our Lady of the Incarnational cathedral, which has a mix of colonial and Hispanic architecture dating back to 1685.

Marvel at the indigenous motifs and statues at the Museo Pachamama or visit the Sugar Industry Museum to see displays detailing the city’s role in the sugar industry. Kids will love the natural science exhibits at Museo Miguel Lillo De Ciencias Naturales, which boasts life-like recreations of animals and a dinosaur skeleton.

Hike 30 minutes to the Rio Noque Waterfall or explore the 14,000-hectare Parque Sierra de San Javier nature reserve, home to native birds and tree species. To see an archaeological site dating back to 850 AD, head to the Quilmes Ruins and learn about the largest pre-Columbian settlement in the country.

For a day of adventure, take a day trip to Campo de los Alisos National Park, noted for its Yunga forest and incredible biodiversity. Admire the Aconquija mountains on a hiking excursion or camp overnight under the stars.

Getting around

You can reach San Miguel de Tucuman by flying into Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, located nine kilometres away. You can also catch a bus or train from Buenos Aires. The best way to get around is on foot, while buses and taxis are also available.