In the north of the country, the mountains and valleys hide ancient secrets. A little-known destination that has preserved vestiges of times past is the protagonist of this story. This place has been the scene of important events that shaped the country’s culture.
This small townwith less than 3,000 inhabitants, has kept the essence of its roots alive. Although it has undergone many changes over the centuries, still has traces of the civilizations that walked through their lands.
An archaeological jewel in Argentina: the ancient Inca city that few know
Located in the province of CatamarcaLondon is a town that seems frozen in time. However, this destination hides centuries of history and vestiges of a civilization that left an indelible mark on the Latin American continent: the Inca Empire.
With more than 400 years old, London is the second oldest city in Argentina, after Santiago del Estero. It was founded in 1558 by the Spanish Juan Pérez de Zurita and the town has had several relocations and names until finally settling just 15 kilometers south of Nativity scene.
It is crossed by National Route 40 and is a perfect tourist enclave for those who want to explore the pre-columbian history of the country, with its historical importance and its proximity to an Inca archaeological site.
It is an “aboriginal settlement considered as the southernmost capital of the Inca Empire”, describes the tourism blog Ahicito Nomás. A few kilometers away you can see the remains of the Shincal de Quimivilformerly an Inca city.
These archaeological remains are part of the vast legacy left by the Tawantinsuyo, the empire that It extended from present-day Ecuador to the center of present-day Chile and Argentina..
The Incas, ancient presence in London
The Incas, in their expansion towards the south, integrated local communities, leaving buildings and roads that can still be seen today, even far from its capital in Cusco. London and its Inca legacy represent a fascinating chapter in Argentine history.
Off the beaten tourist trackthis small city offers a tour full of surprises intertwined with history. Because, in addition to these ruins and two old churches located in the town, they recommend excursions to the Quimivil River and El Chorroa waterfall where water falls from eight meters high.
Source: Ambito
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