Long weekend in Tucuman - Empanadas y Milanesas

Tucuman has always been famous for its empanadas which have their own recipe different from the empanadas Salteñas, Jujeñas or the ones found in Buenos Aires.
Definitely you will eat them while in town, fried or oven cooked.

But in recent years there is a contender to empanadas which is the Milanesa Sandwich, As you know Milanesa is breaded beef or chiken that comes in many combinations generally accompanied by fries or In a sandwich. So in Tucuman they even have a "Fiesta de la Milanesa"and there are many places than only sell Milanesa sandwiches.

Long weekend in Tucuman - Colours of San Miguel de Tucuman

San Miguel de Tucuman is a pictouresque place, even though the sourrounding countryside is much nicer.

But there are plenty of nice places to visit in the city, with its mix of colonial and barroque arquitecture. Depending of the time of the year you vist the weather can be very humid, hot or mild.

The Dragon Boat experience in Buenos Aires

Last Sunday I had the opportunity to do some Dragon Boat rowing in Puerto Madero, where the old docks used to be.

The main "Dique" or canal is around 3kms long and you get to row it back and forth with a unique perspective of the city from the river.

The trips are organised by "Puro Remo" out of the "Yatch Club de Puerto Madero"

Long weekend in Tucuman - San Miguel de Tucuman - The government Palace

A building that you will inmediatelly see in San miguel is the government house, right at the main square.

A baroque palace built in the early 1900s to show the province´s prosperity at the time, It can be visited daily for free with a tour guide.

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Long weekend in Tucuman - Churches in San Miguel de Tucuman

Being Tucuman one of the oldest provinces in Argentina it goes without saying that you will find a rich architectural heritage with beautiful colonial churches to be visited.

like in most Northern Argentine provincial capitals you will find them mostly In the downtown core.

Take your time to visit some and enjoy the beautiful interiors.

Long weekend in Tucuman - Tafi del Valle - The Passion

Now if you go to Tafi on holy week a must is to see the " Vida y Pasión del Dios hombre"

A very well produced open air play with more than 100 actors, played by local actors and the native peoples indians of the valley.

Long weekend in Tucuman - Tafi del Valle Cerro de la Cruz

The "Cerro de la Cruz" is a must when in Tafi del Valle. At a walking distance from the city

It provides the perfect view for your "I´ve been there" photos, with a 360 view of the surrounding valleys.

Whit a semi arid climate it still has beautiful vegetation and cacti to admire. In all it will take you 4 hours to climb and descend with an easy hiking path. Do bring wind proof clothing and water.