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(Av 24 de Septiembre 565; 9am-1pm & 5-9pm Tue-Fri, 5-9pm Sat & Sun) Occupying a
colonial house, this pleasant museum features a good collection of traditional gaucho
gear, indigenous musical instruments (check out the armadillo charangos ) and weav-
ings, as well as some pottery.
Casa Padilla MUSEUM
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(25 de Mayo 36; 9am-12:30pm & 4:30-8:30pm, 4:30-8:30pm Sat & Sun) Alongside the
Casa de Gobierno, this partly-restored mid-19th-century house belonged to provincial
governor José Frías (1792-1874), then to his mayor son-in-law Ángel Padilla. European
art, Chinese porcelain and period furniture make up the collection.
Tours
Tour operators offer excursions from sedate city strolls to canoeing, challenging hikes
and paragliding; the city has hosted the Paragliding World Cup. Most paragliding operat-
ors are based in San Javier in the hills to the west. The tourist office can supply a fuller
list. One worthwhile hike is the beautiful 72km trek from Tucumán to Tafí del Valle.
Many do it in three days, but it's mostly uphill, so four is more relaxed. Find waypoints
on www.wikiloc.com (search for Yerba Buena-Tafí).
Montañas Tucumanas OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
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( 15-467-1860; www.montanastucumanas.com ) A cordial, professional setup offering hik-
ing, climbing, canyoning, rappelling and more.
Tucumán Parapente PARAGLIDING
( 15-444-7508; www.tucumanparapente.com.ar ) Excellent tandem paragliding flights over
the Yungas forests, as well as instruction. One of many operators.
Turismo del Tucumán TOUR
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( 422-7636; www.turismodeltucuman.com ; Crisóstomo Álvarez 360) Guided trips to spots of
interest around the province, including the Yungas circuit (AR$175), Tafí del Valle
(AR$250) and Quilmes (AR$375).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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