Día de la Independencia Argentina

Google celebrates and salutes from their homepage the day of independence of Argentina published a doodle with the image of the House of Tucumán, where he was declared the Independence Argentina.

Google festeja y saluda desde su pagina principal el dia de la independencia de Argentina publicando un doodle con la imagen de la casa de tucuman, lugar donde fue declarada la independecia Argentina.

The Declaration of Independence of Argentina was a decision taken by the Congress of Tucumán which met in the city of San Miguel de Tucumán of the then United Provinces of South America. It was proclaimed on July 9, 1816 in the house that was owned by Francisca Bazán Laguna, which was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1941. With that statement, they broke the bonds of political dependence that local governments had with the Spanish monarchy.

La declaración de independencia de la Argentina fue una decisión tomada por el Congreso de Tucumán que sesionó en la ciudad de San Miguel de Tucumán de las entonces Provincias Unidas en Sudamérica. Fue proclamada el 9 de julio de 1816 en la casa que era propiedad de Francisca Bazán de Laguna, la cual fue declarada Monumento Histórico Nacional en 1941. Con dicha declaración, se rompían los vínculos de dependencia política que los gobiernos locales tenían con la monarquía española.

Tucuman pictures

Theese are some pictures of my last vacation in Tucumán - Argentina

About Tafi del Valle

Tafi del Valle El Valle name derives from the word kakán "Taktikllakta" (language spoken by the people diaguita calchaquí who inhabited the region since the year 1000), which translates as "site or place of splendid entrance. "
Surrounded by mountains up to 4500 meters high, is located about 107 km from San Miguel de Tucuman and 1,976 meters above sea level.

From San Miguel de Tucumán, access to the valley is the valley of the Rio Los Sosa, with its magnificent subtropical forest, upland forests, flowers vary by season and waterfalls of incredible beauty.
Tafi is a valley with alpine meadow vegetation in semi-arid summer months and the rest of the year, when it lives up to its status as gateway to the valleys calchaquíes, access to the Andean world.
Aboriginal culture (developed three until the arrival of Spanish: Tafi, the diaguita calchaquí and inca) is evident in the stone walls, the archaeological sites, pottery and the megaliths. The colonial period (from the white man's arrival and the onset of stays) is manifested in the adobe buildings, rituals, beliefs, legends and traditions, handicrafts, the production of cheese ...

The National Cheese Festival in days of February, was created to highlight the craftsmanship of the product and to worship everything Creole and traditional.
In a place called The Swamp, which is still accessible only on horseback or on foot, the last week of January is performed Yerbiao Party (based drink mate and alcohol).
Among the traditional products that we acquire in Tafi, plus cheeses include sweets, dried fruits, textiles, regional sweet snacks, manufactures ceramic, antler, wood and rawhide.
The climate of Tafi del Valle is semi arid, dry, warm to cold with snow. Average temperatures are maximum 26 degrees Celsius in summer and 16 degrees in winter.
Easter is recreated in The Passion of Christ, in a natural amphitheater, represented by professional actors and ordinary people.

Tafi del Valle Club, history

Club History
Fruitful Labor for 32 years. Details of the cultural work of the Club of Tafi del Valle. Extract text Chenaut Mercedes.
I was part of Club Tafi del Valle Vacationer for many years.: as a simple member, as a friend of many friends, as coordinator of the cultural activities of the institution. The late eighties and nineties until well into the twentieth century, were seasons of exhibitions of paintings, photographs, furniture ..; time drama, poetry and music recitals, auctions of works of art.

Do not forget, among many nice views of the Master Luis Lobo de la Vega, Juan Vallejos, and photographers Mangini and Hector Tito Heredia. Anibal Fernandez remember to Mayor Ma Florencia Ortiz, Gladys Montaldo, Gerardo Ramos Gucemas ...

Norah Castaldo also acted in "Five Hours with Mario", and pianist Mario Magliani more than once. Vacationers artists also found the appropriate space to show what they did ... remember Tere Vidal and Martha Velazco, among so many who approached their work.

Do not forget the photo show, compiled by Joachim of Zavalía and Carlos Paez de la Torre, who would then as a permanent exhibition at the Hall of Elders.

... Today, away from the Club for almost ten years, I hope that the activities of the institution and its style are even richer, more interesting, capable of providing opportunities for members of joy, fellowship and growth. In a word the Club achieve set a definitive identity.

Mirador del Tafi Hotel

Hotel Mirador del Tafi
Chosen by the national and international tourism, Mirador del Tafi Hotel is located in Tafi del Valle, in the imposing Calchaquies Valley, in the province of Tucumán, northwestern Argentina.

A place where you can enjoy the scenery with all the comfort and excellence of our service. Regional and international delicacies in our restaurant you can enjoy a traditional meeting place. Horseback riding, walking, water sports, fishing, visits to places of historical and archaeological interest are activities available during your stay. Hotel Mirador del Tafi, a perfect combination for holidays, conferences and events.

Tafi del Valle -Folklore

Tafi del Valle -Folklore

Pachamama
Principal female deity. Offering you several ways to ripen fruits, livestock and protect multiply the traveler, placing stones that form mounds on the sides of the road (cairns). Is invoked to protect them against disease. With tears fertile land every year in August.

Yastay
Father Protector of Animals of the hill. It usually appears as a white-bearded old man holding a scepter and a flute with which beasts Amanza playing a soft melody. Is also presented as a different animal from the herd. Is who ask permission to hunt, leaving an offering from stone.

Maumama
Mother River. It manifests as a woman combing pearls flashing constantly creating a space for dreams, others claim to hear a lovely melody.

Tafi del Valle -Typical Food

Food in Tafi del Valle

The typical dishes of Tafi del Valle are rooted in the tradition of northern Argentina, with a marked influence of indigenous customs and some contribution from Spanish preparations.
Many meals are still prepared in the homes of the villagers, whose recipes are passed from generation to generation.

Cheese Tafi del Valle is recognized worldwide, the secrets of its preparation are transmitted through the generations all the old rooms had their own cheese, which is why each unit holds the top mark, symbol of the room in which the cheese was produced.
Stay In The rooms are the only cheese that is still produced with the original recipe left by the Jesuits in the eighteenth century after passing through the Valley.
Among the typical dishes are: the locro, the huaschalocro, the tamales, tamale, chanfaina, the jerky, charquicillo, stew Creole stew with nectarines, quimbo eggs, curd, the biscuits Creoles, the sweet Milk, rice milk, throats, cheese and cheese.

Tafi del Valle - geography

Tafi del Valle - geography
Tafi del Valle, is located 107 km from the city of San Miguel de Tucumán (see box distances), with access from Route 307.
It has a mild climate with a dry winter (snowfall) and a temperature during the day between -10 º and 20 º, while in summer the maximum temperature is 28 º and at night drops to 13 º for this reason is have on hand warm clothes even in summer.
It has a stable population of 7000.

Located at 2000 meters above sea level, it combines beautiful scenery and ideal climate for relaxation at any time of year.
Privileged for its natural beauty has a well-preserved cultural heritage. You can admire the buildings of adobe and straw, stone walls and ceramic handicrafts.
Today helmets are still preserved in some rooms, like the stay of the rooms and Tacanas where visitors can stay or stay the Races, which shows the milking and cheese production. This visit may be part of Return to the Valley circuit. This walk will explore every corner of the Valley within a setting - livestock - cultural interest. It will tour the towns of La Banda, El Churqui, La Ovejería, Las Carreras, Santa Cruz, El Rincón, El Potrerillo and Mollar. Mountains over 3500m.s.n.m. rivers, streams, Lake La Angostura, a way of cornices and majestic landscapes.

15 km from Tafi del Valle is the summer village Mollar, the preferred place for the youth for its nightlife, this villa is also the room, an area which houses the 107 pieces of menhirs. Also in this place was built the dam La Angostura. In this reservoir, nearly 700 hectares and approximately 30 m. depth, one can catch mackerel and trout, and water sports, especially in summer.
Leaving Tafi and only 58 km. is Amaicha Valley, a community that still retains the important features of diaguita. It is located to 1,996 m.s.n.m. and 5000 people live. One of the most attractive places to visit in Amaicha is Ampimpa Astronomical Observatory, located at Km 107.5 of the road leading to the Valleys Calchaquíes. In the place of scientific knowledge is transmitted and during public visiting day solar observations are made. Another tourist attraction is the museum - the monument that forms the history of primitive peoples who inhabited the valley, the Pachamama Museum.

Tafi del Valle - Weather

The winter of Tafi del Valle is usually quite fresh, it can also be noted that falling snow at that time given a special magic to the beautiful landscape. Temperatures range from 10 ° C reaching up to -10 º C.

Summer is different from all the north of Argentina, is a valley blessed with a climate of low humidity and temperatures of no more than 28 º C.

The climate of Tafi del Valle invited him to visit at any time of year.

Tours / Excursions in Tafi del Valle

Tafi del Valle will offer various options for tours, interesting walks and hikes through its beautiful natural attractions and cultural sites of interest, travel through the high mountains, its cool valleys, and enjoy the various aspects of water and fruit plantations.

This area offers hiking in 4 x 4 to the river's Sasos, riding in the area of the ruins of Quilmes, make trekking to the hill Pelao, among other interesting activities in the area.

Tafi del Valle Tour
This tour includes breakfast, is carried out by Provincial Route 301 heading south until you reach Acheral City, through San Jose de Lules and then west on RP No. 307. The Indian Monument, located at 1,100 meters, is located halfway.
On the same road came to Park Menhires cultural relics.
We'll get the Dique La Angostura, near the park, where you can fish and water sports.
Must turn left and come to the town of El Mollar, and continuing on Route 307, is accessed to Tafi del Valle.
These two locations have a special microclimate, summer villages are elected by the majority of Tucuman. Then travel in Tafi described by its rich history as for its museums and archaeological sites. Return to Hotel.

Tour Tafi del Valle - Quilmes Ruins
Includes breakfast, passes to Provincial Route 301 southbound approaching the city of Acheral, then during the course of passing through San Jose de Lules Menhires Park, the La Angostura Dam, molle, and the path 307 came to Tafi del Valle.
For the same Route 307 should follow and then go up to 57 Kms Amaicha Valley, located at 2,200 meters above sea level.
Amaicha a city rich in its pre-Columbian history, it is made homemade wine production, sandwich cookies, candies and cheeses, this area is in addition the traditional Feast of the Pachamama.

Hotels in Taffi del Valle

Hotels Promotions, Tafi del Valle

Argentina, over all its territory, has a variety of hotels where visitors can stay according to your preferences: there are luxury hotels, as well as small sites hosting personal attention. Each offers its guests all the amenities to make your vacation comfortable as they have clean facilities and friendly service.
In Argentina, the hotel infrastructure is excellent. We find the major international chains as well as an important national infrastructure largely meet the demands of all types of travelers. There are great deals on hotels at great prices and a wide range of options to choose from.
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Tafi del Valle Hotels

Tafi del Valle Hotels

The visitor will find in Tafi del Valle a large number of accommodations, lodging categories in this area will suit all tastes and budgets.

After a long day of walking, rest and play because this beautiful city of Tucumán, you need a site on which to rest the next day and continue along this glorious area.

You can choose to stay in Hotels, Hostels, Inns, Cabins, Campsites and breaks, according to your preference. Found in all these places the best services to spend an amazing stay in Tafi del Valle.

Tafi Av Belgrano 177 Tel: 1942-1007 / 1452
Mirador del Tafi Provincial Route 307 Km 61.2 Tel / Fax: 1942-1219 / 1243
Sumaj Valley Provincial Route N º 307 - Km 60 Tel: 42-1756
The Puca Huayra Menhires 71 Tel / Fax: 42-1190
Castle Stone Provincial Route 325 - La Banda Tel / Fax: 42-1199
Sol del Valle San Martin and Av Av Gobernador. Campero Tel: 42-1027
Av Lunahuana Govt. Critto 540 Tel / Fax: 1942-1330 / 1360
The Guadalupe Lola Mora 650 Tel: 42-1329 Cel: (0381) 15-4064292

Tourism -Tafi del valle Today

Tourism
now

And at the present time, the provincial government promotes a policy of soft loans, tourism in the Valley.
Are constructed in a very short time several upscale hotels offering tourists the chance to stay in the Valley more than a few hours.
From the Department of Culture gives permanent support to tourism entrepreneur seeking to strengthen the quality of service provided to tuista.
The parties both popular and religious significance and popularity acquired in May

Tafi del Valle and Jesuits

The Estancias
1767,

The Jesuits are expelled from America, the land is auctioned off and the Tucumán government authorities appropriating these lands

End of isolation
2 nd half of the twentieth century

Only in the second half of the twentieth century, opening the path to the valleys is that the population of these regions out of their isolation.
In the sixties many of the landowners changed the form of land use.

Tafi del Valle Municipality
year 1977

In 1977 he created the Municipality of Tafi del Valle and thus the tourist village begins a period of transformation aimed at improving the quality of life of tafinisto and our guests.

Tafi del Valle and Spain

Spanish Crown
XVI century

Enter the Spanish in the Valley.
In 1636, the Kings handed the valley in "Merced Real P. by Leguizamo and Guevara, which can be exploited for the production of crops.
The heirs receive as DIRECTS, resulting in a marked decline of the native population.

Jesuit Mission
XVIII century

The lands are sold to the Jesuits in 1716. They will build the first Chapel of the Valley and will devote himself to evangelize the population.
La Banda does a Jesuit Historical Museum, archaeological and religious art, treasuring a valuable cultural and historical heritage.

Tafi -Inca domain

Culture Santamariana
XIII-XIV centuries

Down in the Valley Natives neighboring valleys, such as Santa Maria, the drawer, or Calchaquí. They are also farmers and herders, but with a technological, social and political than in previous cultures.

Inca domain
late fifteenth century

At the end of the fifteenth century these people fall under the Inca domain. That is, the Tafi valley becomes a more of the areas controlled by the empire. It was an area of great strategic importance to them, because this valley is a kind of frontier populations against warriors of Chaco.

Tafi Culture

As time passes, and about 300 to 500 AD, the population increased, housing coalescing that formed small villages.
These towns are known as Culture Tafi, from archeology.

Scientific Breakthrough
900 AD

lost all information on this culture. We do not know if it withdrew from the Valley (for political, economic or climatic conditions or if only ....) is inadequate scientific research.

Tafi del valle -First evidence of occupation

First evidence of occupation
300 BC

They are agricultural people, sedentary, they cultivated corn, potato, squash and legumes such as beans. They were also llama herders.
Agriculture was the economic base gives these people who used judiciously spread across sectors of the valley. Religious components had a significant influence in the lives of these groups. Their houses were simple and today we can see them along with other indigenous architectural expressions in the book The Exchange.
Some scholars argue that there must have been a strong Tafi diaguita influence.

tafi del valle - history

history

Its name comes from the word meaning diaguita Tafingastaque
"Valle de Tafi", according to another version comes from Taktillakta or "Entry Esplédida"

This arrow of time speaks of 2,300 years of human occupation of the valley, over 1500 of them are aboriginal occupation