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What to do and see in Argentina, Argentina: The Best Ancient Ruins
Discover the best top things to do in Argentina, Argentina including Museo de Sitio Xihuacan, San Ignacio Mini - Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis, Santa Maria Mayor - Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis, Quilmes Ruins (Ruinas de Quilmes), Pucara de Tilcara, Ruinas de San Ignacio, Parque Nacional Los Cardones, Ruinas de El Shincal, Parque Las Tinajas, Cerro Aspero Pueblo Escondido.
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1. Museo de Sitio Xihuacan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. San Ignacio Mini - Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis
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4.5 based on 390 reviews
One of five Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses missions in Argentina and Brazil.
Reviewed By bizisyl - Buenos Aires, Argentina
I was on a work trip in Posadas but definitely wanted to see the ruins. It was difficult to find a connecting coach that arrived before closing time, but fortunately an acquaintance gave me a ride to San Ignacio's bus terminal and I caught a taxi from there. I could have easily walked, but the signage wasn't very readily available. It was ideal to arrive about one hour before closing time (open from until 7pm), because that gave me time to tour the small museum (Spanish and English explanatory texts, by the way) and get some amazing sunset-lit pictures of the ruins themselves. After closing time, I hung out at one of the local shops across the street while eating an icelolly and buying some handicrafts (no coffee shop or the like available). I stayed on so that I could watch the 'light and sound show', which began at 8 pm. This wonderful 45-minute outdoor show consists of multimedia stories which are projected onto the ruin walls or artificially-generated mists.You get a very visual idea of what life was like before, during and after the Jesuit mission. Pity there's no English version available on headsets or something. The other thing which I didn't like is that you have to get two separate tickets, one for the earlier visit and another for the show. No discount is available and staff at the ticket office wasn't particularly friendly. The opposite can be said of the guide that showed the way along the light and sound show: because it was already pitch dark, he made sure everyone was safe and followed him. If, like me, you depend on public transportation to go back to Posadas, rush back to the bus terminal as soon as the show is over so that you can catch the last mini bus that leaves at 9 pm. Otherwise, I was told you can get on some of the long distance buses on the road, near the town's entrance. Overall, this is something you cannot miss if you are in the area!!!!
3. Santa Maria Mayor - Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis
4. Quilmes Ruins (Ruinas de Quilmes)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 770 reviews
Reviewed By bobp474 - Mendoza, Argentina
If you are from the US, think Chaco Canyon. This is a spectacular site that is different sort of remote than Chaco. The entire area near the Quilmes Ruins is remote. Tourists are generally brought to the region by the excellent wines and stunning natural beauty. We virtually stumbled onto these. The government has done an excellent job of making these accessible and provides some good introductory information. It would be easy to spend a half day roaming over the area.
5. Pucara de Tilcara
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4.5 based on 3,091 reviews
Amazing pre-Inca fortification ruins close to the city of Tilcara.
Reviewed By Triptippers - Portland, United States
This is a huge area that allows you to walk out into a dramatic part of the Tilcara hills. You can sense the history as you walk. We were almost put off by reviewer complaints about the ugly modern pyramid, but don't be. Its a minor moment in the overall experience. Recommend you allocate about 90 minutes. And its a great drive up the road and over the stream bed to get there.
6. Ruinas de San Ignacio
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4.5 based on 1,109 reviews
Reviewed By clementalmero - Lyon, France
Nice ruins to be visited in this part of Argentina. I found it accessible, as I took a bus from Iguazu to Posadas, and I could go down when I reached the ruins. After having visited them I took another bus to go to Posadas. I visited the ruins during the daytime, and even if I didn't see the light show, it was an impressive thing to see. It is also nice to see the other Jesuit ruins in Paraguay, as there are a few differences.
7. Parque Nacional Los Cardones
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4.5 based on 980 reviews
These ruins are relatively unknown and are very well preserved and set in beautiful surrounds. The site is a small pukara similar to the Quilmes ruins and was an important strategic point for protecting the mountain pass from Tafi del Valle before entering the Valle Calchaqui. The site's name comes from the "cardones" or thistles (Trichocereus pasacana) that make up the abundant vegetation that grows there. Some of these are as tall if not taller than those at the Los Cardones National Park in Salta.
Reviewed By 904agnesc - Zoutleeuw, Belgium
Amazing landscape all-through the park. It's high-altitude mountainous desert and when I was there the whole desert was blooming - AMAZING scenery !! You need your own wheels though as you need to cover ground to enjoy the park.
8. Ruinas de El Shincal
9. Parque Las Tinajas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
