Santiago Del Estero Sights

  1. Museo de Ciencias Antropológicas y Naturales

    An excellent collection founded by two French archaeologist brothers, the Museo de Ciencias Antropológicas y Naturales is by far the most interesting thing to see in town. There's a stunning array of indigenous ceramics - mostly sizeable, noble funerary urns used for secondary burial (the remains were put in the pot after decomposition) - as well as jewelry, flutes and a large case filled with ornate loom weights.

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  2. Parque Aguirre

    Named for the city's founder, enormous Parque Aguirre has a small zoo, camping areas, a swimming pool and, on the far side, a new costanera (riverside road) along the erratic Río Dulce. At time of research this was mostly recreational, but bars and restaurants tend to blossom in these places, so it might just be a happening place by the time you read this.

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