Things to do in Santiago Del Estero
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Museo de Ciencias Antropológicas y Naturales
An excellent collection founded by two French archaeologist brothers, it is by far the most interesting thing to see in town. There’s a stunning array of indigenous ceramics – mostly sizable, 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. There are also some impressive fossils of glyptodonts, an extinct family of creatures that somewhat resembled large armadillos.
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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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Mía Mamma
Set back from Plaza Libertad, this is a discreet and reliable restaurant with well-dressed waiters who see to your every need. There’s a fine salad bar with plenty of vegetables (AR$18, or AR$11 with a main) and a wide choice of food that includes enormous parrilla options as well as a tasty arroz a la valenciana (similar to paella).
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Sumaq
A competent and professional setup, Sumaq is currently the only operator offering tours to the remote Parque Nacional Copo; it also offers good trips to other parts of northwestern Argentina. The office is in the same building as the Hotel Savoy – to get there, go through the restaurant and up a narrow spiral staircase.
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Chester
Everyone likes the booths, polished brass and dark wood of a British-style pub, but it doesn’t transmit quite the same coziness when the bar is the size of a tractor warehouse. Nevertheless, this place is popular and offers decent-quality but very overpriced meals and drinks. It gets busy and lively on Friday nights.
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La Casa
This attractive conversion of stately house to restaurant also has streetside seating. It has many different interesting wines (you can also buy to takeout) and, as well as fairly-priced parrilla offerings, has more imaginative specials like pork on a bed of mustard mash, sundried tomatoes and spinach.
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Jockey Club
Strangely empty of pint-sized horse riders, the staid atmosphere of the Jockey Club belongs to another era but belies the quality and welcome variety of its cuisine. Elaborate and tasty creations with a Spanish touch are accompanied by cordially formal service.
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Marcos Vizoso Libros
This spruce and bright little place is both café and bookstore. While the selection isn't huge on either count, the coffee is good, and we like the way they're thinking.
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Pizza-Pizzuela
This central pizzeria serves up no-fuss food that is quick and hot. If you're not that hungry, it does pizzetas (minipizzas).
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La Casa del Folclorista
This is a big barn of a peña that has live folk bands some evenings and cheap food. The music tends to kick off around 11pm.
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Heladería Cerecett
This heladería (ice-creamery) has some of the best ice cream in Santiago del Estero, served in no-nonsense surroundings.
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Mercado Armonía
Santiago’s art deco market has food stalls, cheap eateries and a few artesanía shops upstairs.
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Teatro 25 de Mayo
In the same building as the Palacio Legislativo is Teatro 25 de Mayo, Santiago's prime theater venue.
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Costa Madero
A popular place for draft beer and snacks, with outdoor tables right by the river
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