page_title: Tafí del Valle
section_title: Tourism
hierarchical_section_title: Tafí del Valle / Tourism
caption_attribution_description: Calle de la localidad de Tafí del Valle (Argentina)
context_page_description: Tafí del Valle is a city in Tucumán, Argentina. It is located in the department of the same name, of which it is the main settlement, in the west of the Argentine province of Tucumán, 126 km from the provincial capital, San Miguel de Tucumán.
context_section_description: From 2003, this area has begun to be included in international package tours of northwest Argentina.
  The RP307 route from San Miguel de Tucumán to Tafí goes into the Tucumán forest and passes through the Quebrada de los Sosa nature reserve.  It passes three places of interest: the "El Indio" monument, "The Freezer" and "The End of the World".
  At the eastern entrance to the Tafí valley is the village of El Mollar, which possesses a variety of tourist facilities, as also does the town of Tafí del Valle.
  One of the main tourist attractions is the collection of menhirs at the Parque de los Menhires close to El Mollar.  These phallic monoliths, some of them bearing still visible carvings, were shaped by the indigenous people of the Tafí culture.  Originally they stood at different locations throughout the valley, but under the provincial governorship of Antonio Domingo Bussi they were brought together at their present location, in order, it was said, to preserve them and protect them from damage by visitors.
  Very close to El Mollar, and extending towards Tafí del Valle, is the artificial lake of Angostura.  In addition to its setting among often snow-capped mountains, it offers attractions in the form of fishing and water sports.  From this lake issues the fast-flowing and clear Los Sosa river, which flows eastward through canyons and over waterfalls.
  Less than 1 km from Tafí is located the Jesuit centre of La Banda (built early 18th century, now a museum) and the hill of Ñuñorco Grande.  On Provincial Route 307, 2 km from the town, is the Casa Duende museum, dedicated to local beliefs, myths and traditions.
  Continuing to the north, there are panoramic views over the valley, and this route leads to  Amaicha del Valle, the ruins of Quilmes, El Pichao, Colalao del Valle and Cafayate - the last-named is within the province of Salta and is well known for its high quality wines.
  Activities available at Tafí include horse riding, tours in 4x4 vehicles, trekking, windsurfing, paragliding  and visits to churches and estancias.
caption: Tafí del Valle
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