An hour and a half from the capital of Tucumán, there is a town founded more than 400 years ago with intact buildings and incredible views.
There are people who choose to go to beach and relaxing destinations to enjoy their vacations, but there is another group of tourists who prefer historical and cultural siteswhere you can clear your mind by coming into contact with jewels from the past.
In that sense, in the province of Tucumán There is an incredible town that was founded by the Incas and if you like time travel, you have to visit it.
Is about Little Towna village built 4,200 meters above sea level and more than 400 years ago by the Inca civilization. Curiously located very close to San Miguel de Tucumán, no one lives in the place today and it is preserved as a archaeological site.
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The history of Ciudacita, the Inca town of Tucumán
Ciudacita, originally called “Kalasasaya” by the Incas, was founded in the 17th century in the current province of Tucumán, with the intention of establishing a functional city that could supply the Incas with the natural resources of the area and maintain a relationship with the inhabitants of the nearby plains.
It was located on the edge of a mountain and It was inhabited by families until the second Calchaquí war, which caused its massive abandonment. Although it was never attacked by the Spanish, the constructions of Ciudacita collapsed over time, the presence of animals and the climate.
It was rediscovered in 1949 by Professor Enrique Würschmid, revealing its location and history, formerly known as “Old Town” by the locals. Currently, the ruins of Ciudacita are located within the Aconquija National Park.
What to see in Ciudacita, the Inca town of Tucumán
Although the main buildings were naturally demolished over time, in this beautiful Tucumán archaeological site you can enjoy a series of buildings that are still standing.
- Walk through the old houses, built with grayish flagstones, and through the pircas, which are one meter high.
- Visit the “Ceremonial Enclosure or Kalasasaya” and group of “Los Corrales”, the two main sectors into which the Incas had divided the town.
- Contemplate the view of the place, which was designed with an open view towards the East, with the intention of enjoying each sunrise live. The town is located at 4,200 meters above sea level.
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How to get to the Ciudacita, Inca town of Tucumán
Little town is located 107 kilometers from San Miguel de Tucumán and to get there you have to drive along RN38 and then connect with RP326, until Concepción. There take the RP32 to your destination. It takes about an hour and a half.
Source: Ambito
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