Quick Guide To travel to Tucumán

Tucumán is the smallest province in the country, but at the same time it has a lot to offer. We are talking about a mountain jungle that gives way to the aridity of the desert, providing us with beautiful natural landscapes, not to mention history, architecture, gastronomy and traditions! Discovering this place of Argentina will be fascinating and to help you explore it we present this Quick Guide to travel to Tucumán.

The goal is to get to know some important aspects of the province: the sites with fascinating attractions that you cannot miss; the best season to travel to this place; where it’s advisable to stay; what clothes to bring and other topics of vital importance for the planning of your trip.

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MUST-SEE PLACES IN TUCUMÁN

The province of Tucumán has many interesting places to visit but, like every place, it has must-see places:

• San Miguel de Tucumán: it’s the capital of the province, history is located on every corner. There, you can find the famous House of Tucumán.
• Tafí del Valle: this place provides one of the greenest and most beautiful landscapes in the province. The road between San Miguel and Tafi is utterly majestic.
• Amaicha del Valle: imposing arid, a desert of reddish landscapes; it’s pure magic.
• The Ruin of Quilmes: displays the remains of the ancient sacred city of the Quilmes, a space that is definitely worth visiting.

El Mollar: its landscape is as green as that of Tafí del Valle, but with the addition of a dam where water sports are held.

For more information, look at the 5 must-see excursions in Tucumán.

WHERE TO STAY IN TUCUMÁN?

Most of the accommodations converge in the city of San Miguel de Tucumán and the surrounding area. After being on a small province, you can use the capital as a start line to tour those tourist spots that we recommended above. However, you can also stay in Tafí del Valle, the offer of the place is very good. To give you a more accurate reference, we present the best 5 hotels in Tucumán in 2020. You will definitely find one to suit you!

WHAT TO EAT IN TUCUMÁN?

Tucumán is characterized not only by its beautiful landscapes but also by its exquisite food. In fact, there are typical dishes that you can’t not try. We are talking about the tucumana empanadas, humita, locro, tamales, goat cheese, bun with chicharrón, carbonada and tortilla al recoldo.

Any of these can be found in locals that complement the menu with other food, even international. If you want to know more, you can check out options in Five Traditional dishes from Tucumán.

What is the best time to travel to Tucumán?

Tucumán is a small province, but with many weather variations. Temperatures in this province differ from place to place. However, it’s nice all year round.

Scheduling the trip for the months between April and October is ideal to avoid the wettest and hottest days, as well as rainfall. For more details on the specific temperatures of each season, click on the weather in Tucumán; otherwise, let’s continue with this quick guide to travel to Tucumán!

WHAT CLOTHES TO WEAR FOR A TRIP TO TUCUMÁN?

While the formula of: light clothing in summer and coat for winter is maintained, it’s ideal to dress in the “onion style”, especially in winter season. Wearing layers of clothes will allow you to adapt to sudden changes in temperature that may arise. It won’t be so cold all the time.

It happens that in many of the most touristic places of the province, there is a lot of thermal amplitude! It can vary up to 18°C in a few hours, especially from one place to another. Remember that there are places of little vegetation where the sun can also help you get very warm.

For example, if you leave very early –in the morning– for an excursion, you will need a thick jacket, scarf and a thermal T-shirt. But, over the course of the day, in areas such as Amaicha del Valle or the Ruins of Quilmes, the heat can be intense.

If we talk about summer, whatever area you are going to visit we suggest wearing light, clear and non-warm clothing. If you’re going to hotels with a pool, or planning to visit El Mollar Dam, don’t forget your swimsuit. However, always consider that temperature might drop a lot at night, so a camper or light coat wouldn’t be too much! For more information look at What clothes should you wear to Tucumán. 

HOW TO GET TO TUCUMÁN?

After being in the heart of Argentina, Tucumán is very well connected to other cities in the country, including the capital of Buenos Aires. In that sense, there are many access roads. It can be by plane or by land, by bus, own transport and railway. Learn more about each of the alternatives, routes and means of transport.

Ready to get to know the Garden of the Republic? Take advantage of this quick guide to travel to Tucumán and do not hesitate to consult with our travel specialists whatever concerns you have or service you require. At Moebius Viajes we provide advice and simplify your work, putting at your disposal accommodation, excursions and transfers options; look at The best itineraries in Tucumán, get to know them!

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