San Miguel de Tucumán, “Capital of the province”

San Miguel de Tucumán, capital of the province, not only functions as an administrative and political center, it’s also the historical and touristic heart of it. Exploring every corner of this place it’s magical and here you’ll find out why.

The history and architecture of this destination are the perfect duo. We are talking about a city with one of the most beautiful and important historic centers in the country. So much so, that its main attraction is the famous Historic House –today Museum– where the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 9, 1816.

To the above complements its excellent geographical location. San Miguel de Tucumán is presented as the starting point for the must-see travel itineraries we offer from Moebius. Indeed, it will be easy to explore the most fascinating places in this province and its surroundings than you think!

In addition, this city has the only commercial airport in the province. In this sense, the capital is considered “the gateway” for all who visit the area whether for tourism, business or other reasons. But what activities does it offer us?

ACTIVITIES TO DO IN SAN MIGUEL DE TUCUMÁN

As the capital of the province, San Miguel has many cultural activities to enjoy, museums to visit and parks to rest as well as important architectural pieces to admire and very tasty gastronomy. In fact, you’ll love its 5 typical dishes.

Among the must-see is the Historical House Museum, the famous “Tucumán House”. The visit to this place is included in all our travel itineraries to Tucumán, understanding that the site is extremely important for national identity, it has a lot to offer. You will have access to the room where the Act was signed and other areas that will take you back on time.

For connection with nature you have the Park 9 of July. It’s a space with a lot of greenery, encompassing several blocks of the city. It’s ideal to relax after some hectic activity and you can complement it with a visit to the Sugar Industry Museum, which is located very near too. This duo is very interesting to do with children.

Starting from San Miguel de Tucumán, you can visit attractions such as Tafí del Valle. It’s one of the busiest and most sought after places by tourists, taking less than two hours to get there! Two other alternatives are Amaicha and Quilmes Ruins. Click on each link for more details on these three wonderful places.

In case you want to start the journey through some other province like Salta, it’s totally valid. Continue through Ruinas de Quilmes, Los Valles Calchaquíes and Tafí del Valle, ending in San Miguel, where there are excursions to do such as the visit to the Yungas, which includes trails with majestic views and very lush green landscapes.

Get to know all the most specific activities and data of each one on the best travel itineraries for San Miguel de Tucumán. There are for all tastes, needs and budgets.

WHERE TO STAY IN SAN MIGUEL?

Staying in San Miguel has all the advantages of being in a big city with a plus: being near the most important tourist points of the province too. This means that the hotel offer is wide and it will be no problem to get where to stay.

Within the city, the best areas to stay are in the Historic Center and the surroundings of Parque 9 de Julio. However, we suggest taking a look at the top 5 best hotels in Tucumán, where you can get more accurate information about the services and category of each. You will surely find one that is perfect for you and your companions!

WHEN TO TRAVEL TO THE CAPITAL OF TUCUMÁN?

San Miguel can be visited all year round. Its climate is cool during winter with minimums of up to -3°C at night. Meanwhile, the maximums can reach 40 degrees of thermal sensation by moisture during summer. Beyond this extreme weather, you can travel for sightseeing all year round!

If you want to find out more about temperatures, you can check our article about weather in Tucumán. There we offer you temperature data according to the season and even the most visited areas of the province.

The reality is that San Miguel de Tucumán has a lot to offer us to our own and foreign. Do not miss the capital of the province and remember that, depending on the time you have available for your holidays, you can combine this place with so many other destinations where fascinating nature prevails.

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