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Things to see in San Miguel de Tucumán (Argentina): 8 places and when to go
San Miguel de Tucumán is a city in Argentina with around 830,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 8 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (4), Temples (2), Mountains (2). The best known are Casa de Tucumán, Timoteo Navarro Museum of Art and Basílica de la Merced. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 13 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Argentina · -26.8141, -65.2186
- Population
- About 830,000
- Places
- 8 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (4) · Temples (2) · Mountains (2) · History (1) · Nature (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- MDZ Mendoza, 754 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Cerro Pabellón, at 3,771 m.
What to see in San Miguel de Tucumán
The places in and around San Miguel de Tucumán, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Casa de TucumánColonial house located in the center of the Argentine city of San Miguel de Tucumán2.5 km
- Timoteo Navarro Museum of ArtMuseum in San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina2.4 km
- Basílica de la MercedChurch building in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina2.6 km
- Cerro PabellónMountain in Tucumán Province, Argentina48 km
- Basílica de San Francisco, TucumánTemples2.2 km
- iMountains · Hiking18 km
- Miguel Lillo Museum of Natural SciencesMuseum in San Miguel de Tucuman, Tucuman, Argentina2.0 km
- Museo Sanmartiniano de TucumánMuseum29 km
When to go to San Miguel de Tucumán
The best time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time13:31
- FebBest time12:55
- MarBest time12:11
- AprBest time11:22
- MayPossible10:41
- JunPossible10:19
- JulPossible10:28
- AugPossible11:03
- SepPossible11:51
- OctBest time12:39
- NovBest time13:21
- DecBest time13:41
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 13 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 19. In January, 8 of the 8 places are at their best.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to San Miguel de Tucumán
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ, Mendoza), 754 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Belgrano6 places361 km
And all of Argentina, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in San Miguel de Tucumán?
The best known: Casa de Tucumán, Timoteo Navarro Museum of Art, Basílica de la Merced, Cerro Pabellón, Basílica de San Francisco, Tucumán. In all, 8 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 13 h 41 of daylight, and in June, 10 h 19.
How do you get to San Miguel de Tucumán?
The nearest main airport is Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ), 754 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with San Miguel de Tucumán as the destination and these 8 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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