Top Things to do in Northern Argentina
Top 10 Ancient Ruins in Northern Argentina, Northern Argentina
Discover the best top things to do in Northern Argentina, Argentina including Quilmes Ruins (Ruinas de Quilmes), Pucara de Tilcara, Parque Nacional Los Cardones, Ruinas de El Shincal, Graneros Incaicos, Pueblo Perdido, Torre de Santa Barbara, Menhires Provincial Park, Pucara de Hualfin, Ruins Of San Jose De Lules.
Restaurants in Northern Argentina
1. Quilmes Ruins (Ruinas de Quilmes)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 770 reviews
Reviewed By bobp474 - Mendoza, Argentina
If you are from the US, think Chaco Canyon. This is a spectacular site that is different sort of remote than Chaco. The entire area near the Quilmes Ruins is remote. Tourists are generally brought to the region by the excellent wines and stunning natural beauty. We virtually stumbled onto these. The government has done an excellent job of making these accessible and provides some good introductory information. It would be easy to spend a half day roaming over the area.
2. Pucara de Tilcara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,091 reviews
Amazing pre-Inca fortification ruins close to the city of Tilcara.
Reviewed By Triptippers - Portland, United States
This is a huge area that allows you to walk out into a dramatic part of the Tilcara hills. You can sense the history as you walk. We were almost put off by reviewer complaints about the ugly modern pyramid, but don't be. Its a minor moment in the overall experience. Recommend you allocate about 90 minutes. And its a great drive up the road and over the stream bed to get there.
3. Parque Nacional Los Cardones
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 980 reviews
These ruins are relatively unknown and are very well preserved and set in beautiful surrounds. The site is a small pukara similar to the Quilmes ruins and was an important strategic point for protecting the mountain pass from Tafi del Valle before entering the Valle Calchaqui. The site's name comes from the "cardones" or thistles (Trichocereus pasacana) that make up the abundant vegetation that grows there. Some of these are as tall if not taller than those at the Los Cardones National Park in Salta.
Reviewed By 904agnesc - Zoutleeuw, Belgium
Amazing landscape all-through the park. It's high-altitude mountainous desert and when I was there the whole desert was blooming - AMAZING scenery !! You need your own wheels though as you need to cover ground to enjoy the park.
4. Ruinas de El Shincal
5. Graneros Incaicos
6. Pueblo Perdido
7. Torre de Santa Barbara
8. Menhires Provincial Park
9. Pucara de Hualfin
10. Ruins Of San Jose De Lules
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