Argentina · Culture

Yungas Half-Day Tour from Tucuman

5 Hours Round trip from San Miguel de Tucumán Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel through the lush Yungas landscapes from Tucumán
  • 02 Visit Yerba Buena and the picturesque hill village of Villa Nougués
  • 03 See the monumental Cristo Redentor statue in San Javier
  • 04 Explore Raco and El Siambón, including the Cristo Rey monastery
  • 05 Enjoy views and outdoor atmosphere at El Cadillal Dike
  • 06 Visit the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla

Discover the lush landscapes of the Yungas on this half-day journey from Tucumán, combining nature, scenic hill towns, cultural landmarks, and a relaxing visit to El Cadillal. Travel through Yerba Buena and Villa Nougués, admire the Cristo Redentor in San Javier, and explore charming villages such as Raco and El Siambón along the way.

This varied excursion also includes a stop at the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla, adding a cultural touch to a route filled with greenery, ravines, and panoramic views. With shared transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included, it’s an easy way to experience some of the region’s most picturesque surroundings in just a few hours.

There is nothing better than ending the tour to this dike with a ride on the Arquímides catamaran, from where you can get an unbeatable view of El Cadillal’s landscape.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Tucuman
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Yungas Tour - Yerba Buena

We will leave your centrally located Tucumán hotel 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…”

Villa Nougués

Then, we will 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.

Loma Bola

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. 

Raco

Then ahead we will visit the Raco small village, a place with endless options and honoring Atahualpa Yunpanqui, an Argentinean folk singer.

El Siambón

Later, El Siambón will show you its Cristo Rey monastery, which belongs to the Benedictines Order.

The Cadillal Dike

To end this beautiful tour, we 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 ending the tour to this dike with a ride on the Arquímides catamaran, from where you can get an unbeatable view of El Cadillal’s landscape.

Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla

Finally, we will visit the Museum of Archaeology Ernesto Padilla and then coming back to San Miguel de Tucumán. The tour ends with your centrally located Tucumán hotel drop-off.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from San Miguel de Tucumán 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Round-trip shared transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
  • If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point.
  • Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
  • We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination.
  • Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • Office number: (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs)
  • Emergency mobile: (After office hours)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
San Miguel de Tucumán, AR
Tour start
San Miguel de Tucumán, AR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 hours finish where they began, in San Miguel de Tucumán.

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