Things to do in Tafí Del Valle
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Hiking
Several nearby peaks and destinations make hiking in the mountains around Tafí del Valle an attractive prospect; try 3000m Cerro El Matadero, a four- to five-hour climb; 3800m Cerro Pabellón (six hours); and 4600m Cerro El Negrito, reached from the statue of Cristo Redentor on RN 307 to Acheral. The trails are badly marked, and no trail maps are available; you can hire a guide for about Arg$10 an hour. Ask for more information at the tourist office.
An easier hike climbs Cerro Pelado for views over the town. Cross the bridge toward the Capilla, and you'll see the path on your left immediately afterward. It takes about 1¼ hours to climb, and less to come down.
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Capilla la Banda
This 18th-century Jesuit chapel, acquired by the Frías Silva family of Tucumán on the Jesuits’ expulsion and then expanded in the 1830s, was restored to its original configuration in the 1970s. Note the escape tunnel in the chapel. A small archaeological collection – consisting mostly of funerary urns, but also religious art of the Cuzco school, ecclesiastical vestments and period furniture that once belonged to the Frías Silvas – is on display in the museum next door.
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Don Pepito
It looks touristy, the level of service varies, and it charges too much for extras, but the meat is truly excellent. Bypass the set parrillada (for one/two AR$23/45) and order off the menu. Kidneys, bife de chorizo or chivito (goat) are all fine choices and are served in generous portions. There’s often live entertainment (AR$2 extra).
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El Rancho de Félix
This big, warm thatched barn of a place is incredibly popular for lunch. Regional specialties such as locro and humitas feature heavily on the menu, but parrilla and pasta are also on offer. It doesn’t open evenings when things are quiet.
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Bus Terminal
The bar-restaurant at the bus terminal is an unexpectedly smart place, and locals head down there to socialize even if they've no intention to travel or spot buses.
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Bar El Paraíso
This cozy bar is where locals congregate to dine cheaply and watch football or martial arts films. There is a pleasant terrace overlooking the street.
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Kkechuwa
Mediocre food options but a nice terrace where you can try the local artisanal beer range.
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