Introducing Santiago Del Estero
Placid Santiago del Estero enjoys the distinction of the title ‘Madre de Ciudades’ (Mother of Cities) for this, founded in 1553, was the first Spanish urban settlement in what is now Argentina. Sadly, it boasts no architectural heritage from that period but makes a pleasant stopover.
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Santiagueños (residents of Santiago del Estero) enjoy a nationwide reputation for valuing rest and relaxation over work. A popular Argentine joke claims that they are world hammer-throwing champions, for they prefer to be as far away from anything work-related as possible. Nevertheless, there’s plenty of bustle around the center, particularly in the evenings when life orbits around the pretty plaza and its adjoining pedestrian streets.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Travelling from North Argentina down to Cordoba/Mendoza - BEST ROUTE???
by NandN 22 July 2011
Hola! My partner and I are travelling all around SA for 3 months starting mid Sept. We expect to be in North Argentina (from Calama…
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Re: Salta car rental w/ automatic transmission
by ygor1981 19 December 2010
Hi, U may can find an Automatic car here...ttp://www.rentamatic.com.ar/english/fleet.php, I was wondering when u r going to be there because…
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Re: Buses in Argentina
by bamemory 12 July 2010
*+31-August-2008 post:+* My wife and I travelled on Andesmar on this route from Iguazu to Salta in late January 2008. Along the route…
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