Embark on a thrilling half-day tour from Tucuman and explore the lush Yungas jungle, picturesque Villa Nougués, and the magnificent El Cadillal Dam. Discover hidden gems like Loma Bola, San Javier, Raco, and El Siambón along the way.
- Gral. José de San Martín 564 - 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…”.
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Villa Nougues - 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.
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Las Yungas - 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.
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Racó - Then ahead we will visit the Raco small village, a place with endless options and honoring Atahualpa Yunpanqui, an Argentinean folk singer.
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El Siambon - Later El Siambón will show as its Cristo Rey monastery, which belongs to the Benedictines Order.
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El Cadilla Dam - 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.
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Museo Arqueologico Dr. Ernesto Padilla - The last stop of the tour will be the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla.
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Round-trip shared transfer
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Museum tickets
This tour allows us to admire historical places in a circuit that takes us into the deepest attractions of Tucumán.
We begin crossing Yerba Buena path heading towards Rinconada in order to enjoy the ascent through the exuberant jungle of Yungas.
Upon reaching Villa Nougués, nestled amidst hills and streams, we’ll immerse ourselves in its charm and beauty.
A few kilometers further on, after passing Loma Bola and San Javier with Christ the Redeemer, we are welcomed by Raco and El Siambón to meet the Benedictine monastery.
And then, we reach to the last stop, the Highly regarded ‘’El Cadillal’’ dam. Along with the beautiful view, we can also visit its museum of archeology.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
