What You Will Do
We cross Yerba Buena on the way to Rinconada, to begin the ascent through the exuberant jungle of Yungas to Villa Nougués, built between hills and streams . A few kilometers further on you will find Loma Bola and San Javier with Christ the Redeemer. Then Raco and El Siambón await us with their
monastery of Benedictine monks. To finish this beautiful tour we will visit the "El Cadillal" Dam and the Archeology Museum.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Gral. José de San Martín 564
30 minutes
We will pick you up at your hotel in Tucumán at the agreed time and travel 12 kilometers to Yerba Buena city crossing the Rinconada way.
The famous Paul Groussac has described Yerba Buena as “… a happy and picturesque situation between the hills and the city…”.
2
Villa Nougues
45 minutes
Then start climbing the lush jungle of Yungas to Villa Nougués, built between hills and ravines. Villa Nougués is a picturesque summertime villa that can be toured walking, horse riding, bike riding or by car. It has a wonderful weather, with warm summers and cold winters; both seasons offer moderate weather, which makes every ride to be pleasant.
3
Las Yungas
1 hour
A few kilometers later are Loma Bola and San Javier thats exhibits the monumental statue of the Cristo Redentor with a height of 28 meters, just 25 kilometers away from San Miguel de Tucumán.
4
Racó
45 minutes
Then ahead we will visit the Raco small village, a place with endless options and honoring Atahualpa Yunpanqui, an Argentinean folk singer.
5
El Siambon
30 minutes
Later El Siambón will show as its Cristo Rey monastery, which belongs to the Benedictines Order.
6
El Cadilla Dam
1 hour
To continue with this beautiful tour you will visit the The Cadillal Dike. For adventure lovers, El Cadillal is the ideal alternative: cannoning, kayaking, mountain biking, windsurfing, kite surfing, and fishing are sports that can be done with the help of professionals on the matter, surrounded by hills, relaxation, and lots of green. There is nothing better than spending time at this dike with a ride on the Arquímides catamaran, from where you can get an unbeatable view of El Cadillal’s landscape.
7
Museo Arqueologico Dr. Ernesto Padilla
45 minutes
The last stop of the tour will be the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla.
8
San Miguel de Tucuman
The tour ends with your centrally located Tucumán hotel drop-off.
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