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| San Miguel de Tucuman | ||
| province | Tucuman | |
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| Residents | 605.767 (2020) | |
| height | 431 m | |
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San Miguel de Tucuman is the largest city in Andean northwestArgentina and the capital of the province of the same name Tucuman. The metropolitan area has around one million inhabitants, the city itself around 500,000.
Because of its location in a green valley where tropical plants thrive, it is not only loved by its inhabitants Jardín de la República, Garden of the Republic. Although plagued by comparatively great poverty, the city center with its colonial buildings is a popular travel destination.
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The city of Tucumán is located in the valley of the Río Salí right against the backdrop of the Sierra de Aconquija, a mountain range covered by primeval forests. It is known for its numerous colonial buildings, which, like in many other cities in Argentina, unfortunately share their space with high-rise buildings of modern design.
Argentina's independence was declared in Tucumán on July 9, 1816, which is why it is considered the "cradle of Argentine independence". A rapid economic rise in the 19th and early 20th centuries due to sugar cane cultivation and the related industries was followed by a deep crisis from the 1950s in which unemployment rose rapidly. The reason was the falling world market prices for sugar, which made Tucumán the poorest province in Argentina at times. Since the prices for agricultural products started to rise again from around 2002, things have gradually been on the up again.
getting there
By plane
The airport is about 10 km east of the city. There are few connections, only several times a day Buenos Aires approached.
By train
The currently longest passenger railway line in Argentina connects Tucumán via Santiago del Estero and Rosario with Buenos Aires. The train is very cheap ($ 35 second class) but also very slow. For details see the website of Satélite Feroviario.
By bus
There are buses to practically every part of Argentina, with the exception of Tierra del Fuego. The bus station is one of the most modern and largest in the country and has an integrated shopping center. It is located east of the city center, near the park 9 de Julio.
In the street
Tucumán is located on the important national road Ruta 9, which connects the city with Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario and Salta connects.
mobility
Local public transport is handled by buses. The more important lines leave from the bus station. Some city lines also go to the charming suburbs in the mountains, for example to Villa Nougués, San Javier or to the lake El Cadillal.
Tourist Attractions
- Government palace. Neo-Baroque Protzbau from around 1900.
activities
shop
kitchen
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
Tucumán has a rich nightlife that covers a wide variety of musical styles. However, the early curfew, which was introduced by the government in 2006, is very controversial: all clubs and bars must close at 4 a.m.
