Santa Rosa de Salta Tastil - English version

Santa Rosa de Salta Tastil

Tastil of Santa Rosa is a town surrounded by a single geographical context. Located in the Quebrada de las Cuevas, just 75 km from Campo Quijano, peublo this stands as the largest pre-Columbian city in northwestern Argentina. Owner of an unparalleled beauty, this town has become a unique tourist alternative.

Santa Rosa de Tastil

Tastil of Santa Rosa is a beautiful village in the Quebrada de las Cuevas, almost at the mouth with the Quebrada del Toro, more than 3200 meters above sea level.

Traverse the streets is an amazing experience: landscapes, colors and flavors, all combined for the tourist's experience becomes memorable, and may be privileged to witness what was once and is now in custody as time.

Furthermore, it is essential for any visitor to taste the regional food, buy handicrafts woven by the inhabitants of the place, part of the bartering that took place today antañoy that extends into the present.

The ruins extends over 12 hectares, located southeast of the Puna Salta, about 100 km from the provincial capital. There you can see a myriad of constructions based on granite rocks: remnants of houses, yards and mortars make the place a real treat for the senses.

In Santa Rosa de Tastil inhabit approximately 300 people, who are responsible for keeping alive the customs of their ancestors: sow corn, wheat, potatoes and other vegetables. Also engaged in raising sheep, goats and llamas, cattle own site.