'''San Miguel de Tucuman''' [http://www.tucumanturismo.gov.ar/] is the capital city of The Tucuman Province, and the largest city in the Northwest region of Argentina.

Understand

San Miguel de Tucuman is an important historic spot in the country since the Declaration of Independence from Spain took place here on July 9, 1816. The actual place where this important event occurred is a colonial-style house known as "Casa Historica" by tucumanos or "Casita de Tucuman" by Argentineans from other regions.

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By plane

Tucuman is served by '''Teniente Benjamin Matienzo International Airport'''. On average, there are 4 daily flights departing from Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) in Buenos Aires. This Airport is located 12 kilometers east of Downtown Tucuman. From the airport, taxis cost approximately 10 pesos (roughly US$3.00). Airport can also be reached with Bus Line 121, once every hour.

More information about flight times and rates at [http://www.aerolineas.com] and [http://www.andesonline.com].

By train

There is a weekly train from Buenos Aires and back. The journey takes approximately 25 hours as it stops in many towns and cities along the railroad. It costs 35/45 pesos in tourist class/primera.

It leaves Buenos Aires at 9:40AM on Mondays and Fridays and returns from Tucuman on Wednesdays at 5:47pm and on Saturdays at 8:33PM. During vacations there might be a second service per week. Get your tickets early - they are sometimes sold out 10 days in advance.

By car

  • Comming from '''North''': Ruta 9 from Salta and Jujuy
  • Comming from '''West''': Ruta 38 from Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan, Mendoza
  • Comming from '''North West''': Ruta 40 from Andes, then take Ruta 307 (between Amaicha del Valle and Acheral), and then Ruta 38.
  • Comming from '''South''': Ruta 157 from Cordoba
  • Comming from '''South East:''' Ruta 9 from Santiago del Estero, Cordoba, Rosario, Buenos Aires
  • Comming from '''East''': Ruta 34 from Santiago del Estero, Rosario, Buenos Aires
  • Comming from '''North East''': Ruta 34 (12 --> 16 --> 34) from Posadas, Corrientes, Resistencia
  • There are two tolls of 1,80$ on Ruta 9: one in Leocadio Paz (15 km from the Border to Salta Province) and one in the Border to Santiago del Estero Province. Emergency phone number is *767 (*SOS) from any mobile telephone. Just on Ruta 9 (a tolled Route).

    By bus

    Several bus companies provide services from Tucuman City to almost all major and mid-size cities in Argentina. The city boasts one the largest bus stations in the country and it is located at walking distance from downtown and the main hotels.

    Get around

    The best way to visit the historic area and downtown is on foot. Most attractions are located at walking distance from each other. Besides, the traffic is quite heavy and disorganized so renting a car or taking a taxi would be a waste of time and money. Taxis are all white, with yellow and black stripes. Don't take any other taxi, because they are illegal.

    Public Transport (bus) is always a good choice. There are around 60 bus lines, which drives to downtown. A one way ticket cost 1,40$ (about 0,45 U$S) and must be payed to the bus driver on coins. Bus lines 102 and 118 goes to Yerba Buena, an beatiful touristic destination in Tucuman Metropolitan Area. Bus 118 can be reached in Santiago del Estero street (north of the center) while bus 102 on San Lorenzo street (south of the center). A ticket from Center to Yerba Buena costs 1,80$. Bus line 121 to the Airport can be reached on Av. Avellaneda and Av. Sarmiento. A one way ticket costs 1,60$. Just one every hour.

    See

  • '''Independence House'''. The most important tourist and historic spot in the city. The Independence of the country was declared here on July 9, 1816, by representatives from the different provinces. The only part of the house that remains of the original building is the room where the congressmen gathered and the declaration took place. The facade was rebuilt after the original one based on photographs of the XIX Century.
  • '''Government House''', Located across from the main square "Plaza Independencia". This magnicent building was built where the old Cabildo was formerly situated.
  • '''Plaza Independencia''', the city's main square. One of the best places to see local people and a start point to tour the downtown area. There is a beautiful "Statue of Liberty" in its center made by the famous local artist Lola Mora.
  • '''San Franciso Church''' right across the Plaza Independencia. The interior is beautifully decorated.
  • '''9 de Julio Park''', 5 blocks east of downtown, across from the bus station. One of the largest public parks in the country (100 hectares) designed by French architect Charles Thays (who also designed the public parks in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Rosario and Mendoza. Among its many attractions are the San Miguel Lake, Bishop Colombres's House (a colonial style house which includes a museum of the sugarcane industry), the Flower Clock and several sculptures scattered around the park. There are some good bars and restaurants as well.
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  • '''Tucuman Hostel''', [http://www.tucumanhostel.com] was the first hostel to open in the city and is a great place to meet other backpackers, Argentine travellers and the friendly 'Tucos' who work there.
  • '''Hostel Argentina Norte''', [http://hostel.argentinanorte.com]. a nice place with friendly staff, (small) breakfast, internet (currently out of order), kitchen facilities, cable TV & DVD library, good mood. dorm 18 pesos.
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