Top Things to do in Tafi del Valle
What to do and see in Tafi del Valle, Argentina: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Tafi del Valle, Argentina including Abra El Infiernillo, Museo Jesuitico La Banda, Mirador del Cerro de la Cruz, El Puesto, Menhires Provincial Park, Mirador del Indio, Estancia Las Carreras, Peatonal Los Faroles, Museo de Mitos y Leyendas.
Restaurants in Tafi del Valle
1. Abra El Infiernillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By emma512015 - Villa Allende, Argentina
Este enero 2018 lo recorrimos viniendo desde Amaicha a Tafi del Valle con una neblina tupida que solo permitía ver a 5 km.de distancia no obstante lo disfrutamos ya que ese camino lo hemos hecho en muchas oportunidades. Esta vez le agregamos la tensión y misterio que supone esa inclemencia del tiempo y que amerita cuando el camino es sinuoso, de gran altura y muy transitado. PERO VALE LA PENA ESTAS AVENTURAS!!
2. Museo Jesuitico La Banda
Overall Ratings
4 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By foxyves - London, United Kingdom
We visited the museo after having lunch at the lovely restaurant attached to the museum which I would definitely recommend: cheap and delicious, plus humita (traditional sweetcorn dish) and soup good for vegetarians!
The museum is an old Jesuit church and previous home of the Governor of Tucuman. It's well conserved and we had our own guide for the price of admission (around 20/30 pesos). The tour was in spanish, unsure if english tours are available. The house, chapel and artefacts are well preserved and lovely to see.
There is also a shop selling local crafts, knitted goods etc well worth a visit. All in all a nice couple of hours to spend eating lunch and seeing some history.
3. Mirador del Cerro de la Cruz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
4. El Puesto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By fmonterosgallo - Pilar, Argentina
Si cuentan con un dia soleado, es una de las mejores formas de disfrutar de la bellisima vista de Tafi. Aprox la cabalgata dura 2.30hs pero es de baja dificultad.
5. Menhires Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By Betty P - San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
The Menhires National Park is situated 15 km to the East of Tafí del Valle and 107 km from San Miguel de Tucumán.
There are about 50 megaliths belonging to the Tafí Culture, dating from 820 B.C. and 780 A. D.
These stone monuments were – unfortunately – moved several times from their original placement. They have also been severely damaged by weather conditions.
They were first studied by the Italian Naturalist Juan Ambrosetti in 1897.
They are believed to have been some kind of representation of a magic character of the Tafí Culture, perhaps symbolizing fertility due to their phallic disposition.
Some of the Menhires can reach 3 meters and weigh 3 tons. Human faces, animals and amorphous characters are carved on them.
In 1993 the Park was declared National Archaeological Heritage.
The information in the site is good. Do stop to read it! There you can learn some very interesting things, such as that the word “menhir”- from Celtic origin – means “a long stone” or that many menhires faced the east, something that was ignored when they were relocated in its present location. Unfortunately the archaeological site was looted in the past and many pieces are thought to have been removed and illegally taken to other museums, outside Argentina.
Some scholars associate these Megaliths to the famous ones in Easter Island as well as some found near Titicaca Lake in Bolivia.
As many places in Latin America this park is not given the care and importance it deserves. However, despite being a bit neglected, it is worthwhile visiting!
Pictures are allowed, so don’t forget your camera!
Tip: if you read Spanish, check this website: [--]
6. Mirador del Indio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By emma512015 - Villa Allende, Argentina
se alza este monumento increíble en honor a nuestros pobladores originarios que aún hoy después de tantos siglos habitan estos lugares y ayudan como todos los demás a hacer grande este HERMOSO PAIS!! Amamos a nuestros pueblos originarios y valoramos su cultura a la cual acompaño desde hace muchos años. Este lugar es increíble!! con su río, sus cascadas, su vegetación, sus lianas y flores y la exposición de hermosos objetos realizados por manos de excelentes artesanos de la zona. UNA BELLEZA NATURAL INUSITADA!!
7. Estancia Las Carreras
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Dolores28 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Excellent views, great attention Only went there for lunch The cheese was awesome! So where the Empanadas!
8. Peatonal Los Faroles
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By PATO-BETO - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Fuimos a la noche y estaba desierta, no era muy tarde, cerca de las 21 hs. Son solo dos cuadras, hay unos bancos, faroles y casas típicas. Al lado se encuentra la Oficina de Turismo y enfrente la plaza.
9. Museo de Mitos y Leyendas
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Rodolfo2901 - Pilar, Argentina
7 km antes de llegar a la Villa de Tafí del Valle se encuentra este Museo, donde Alejandro intenta mantener vivas las creencias de personajes míticos y de leyendas de la cosmovisión indígena, que lentamente se van perdiendo. Para ello va rescatando, recopilando y documentando lo encontrado a través de charlas con los lugareños y estableciendo comparaciones con documentos de principio de siglo y con otras civilizaciones. Además hay un sitio con forma de "iglú" donde hay muestras de artesanías realizadas en la zona
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