Tafi del Valle, Cafayate and Quilmes Trip

Discover who the Calchaqui Indians were on this trip to Tafi del Valle, Quilmes ruins, and Cafayate from Tucuman.

Tafi del Valle, Cafayate and Quilmes Trip

Pickup is at your hotel in San Miguel de Tucumán at 7:30 am. The first stop is the ruins of San José de Lules, where the Lules Indians were evangelized.

Next, we visit the Los Menhires archaeological reserve, home to over 50 megaliths. The journey continues to Tafi del Valle, a village located between the Calchaqui valley and Chacopampa plain.

Free time is provided for lunch or to explore the 18th century Conjunto Jesuítico de La Banda. We will then ascend the Cumbres Calchaquíes mountains, leading to the ruins of Quilmes, where we learn about the Calchaqui Indians' resistance to Spanish conquerors.

Afterward, we drive for an hour to Cafayate, known for its vineyards. There, we will walk through the historic center and visit a winery for a wine tasting featuring the renowned Torrontés grape.

The return trip to San Miguel de Tucumán will begin at 4 pm, concluding the experience.