Tafí del Valle is a village encircled with mountains in the middle west of Tucumán Province. The name of the village is derived from the word 'Taktillakta' which means 'Town with a splendid entrance'. The village of Tafí del Valle mesmerizes the tourists with its natural display of rivers and mountains. The mountains embracing Tafí del Valle are Calchaquí mountains to the east, Muñoz Hill to the west and Nuñorco Grande to the south.
The climate in Tafí del Valle suits the tourists to spend a nice vacation. The summer in Tafí del Valle is a comfortable one with an average temperature of 26º Celsius while its winter records an average of 16º Celsius.
You can approach Tafí del Valle with ease from Buenos Aires by taking National Route 288 followed by National Route 11. Just 23 kilometers from the center of the village of Tafí del Valle is located an airport. There is daily flight service from this airport thus facilitating the reach to Tafí del Valle .
The excursions by van to Los Sasos River offer you a wide panorama. The travel enthusiasts opt for truck rides to enjoy the scenic beauty of Tafí del Valle . The other activities a visitor loves to explore in Tafí del Valle are horse riding to Quilmes ruins and hiking to Pelao Hill. The fresh valleys, steep mountains and springs re energize you when you go for a tour round Tafí del Valle . The fruit trees always call you to jump on the fields and pick a fruit or two.
The notable sites worth visiting in Tafí del Valle include:
- La Angostura dam
- la Quebradita narrow pass
- Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church
