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| Santiago del Estero | ||
| province | Santiago del Estero (Province) | |
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| Residents | 350.000 | |
other value for residents on Wikidata: 252192   | ||
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Santiago del Estero is the oldest city Argentina and capital of eponymous province in central north Argentina. It lies in the valley of the Río Dulce una has together with the suburb La Banda about 350,000 inhabitants on the north bank of the river.
Despite its age, little has been preserved of its colonial old town. That is why the city is not particularly known as a travel destination.
background
Santiago del Estero was founded either in 1550 by Núñez del Prado or in 1553 by Francisco de Aguirre, which date is still controversial to this day. Nevertheless, it is undisputed that it is the oldest Spanish city founding in Argentina, which has been continuously inhabited to this day. However, it was the oldest Spanish settlement at all Sancti Spiritu, today's place Puerto Gaboto at Rosario (Province of Santa Fe) from 1527, which only existed for a short time.
As the capital of the province of Santiago del Estero, the city is a commercial and industrial center, but it is far less important than the one very close by San Miguel de Tucuman. In addition, the province is still the poorest in the country and has a gross national product that is closer to that of the countries of Central Africa than the Argentine average.
getting there
By plane
- 1 Vicecomodoro Ángel de la Paz Aragonés (IATA: SDE).
The airport, which is only served from Buenos Aires and San Miguel de Tucumán, is 6 km northwest of the city center.
By train
Twice a week there is a train from Buenos Aires and San Miguel de Tucumán to the city. The train is very inexpensive, but also quite slow, but the not too expensive sleeping car is a good alternative to the long-distance bus. Timetable and prices at Satellite Ferroviario.
By bus
Located at the intersection of many important national roads, you can go from Santiago to almost all of Argentina, down to Río Gallegos, get non-stop by bus. The bus station was recently renovated and is now one of the most comfortable in Argentina.
In the street
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mobility
Public transport is handled by buses.
- Rent a car Wagner, Av. Pedro León Gallo Nº 1326. Tel.: 54 (0)385 4212151.
Tourist Attractions
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
- cathedral. Neoclassical building from 1868.
- San Francisco Solano Monastery. Built in 1560, only the doors of the original building have survived, the rest of the building dates back to the 19th century.
- Iglesia de Santo Domingo. By 1881.
- Iglesia de la Merced. Built in 1831.
Buildings
- Jefatura de Policía. Colonial-style building similar to a cabildo, but only built in 1868.
Museums
- historical Museum. In one of the oldest preserved buildings, the former post office from 1820.
- Museo de Bellas Artes Ramón Gómez Cornet. Art museum.
Parks
- Parque Aguirre, located on the Río Dulce. With zoo, sports park, swimming area (Balneario Misky Mayu) and go-kart track.
- Botanical Garden, north of Parque Aguirre.
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Area code is 0385, Post Code G4200.
