Amazing place with Inca ruins

This amazing place is located in the northwestern sector of the National Road 40, in the Catamarca Province, 1,317 kilometers from CABA.

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Argentina He continues to give reasons to travel with it from end to end, and in every season More travelers are encouraged to discover their routes. Although the high temperatures of spring and summer can be stressful,… More daylight hours become an essential advantage for those who enjoy long-distance drivingtaking advantage of all the scenery that appears along the way.

Although thousands of tourists continue to choose beaches argentine atlantic coast, In Buenos Aires, Rio Negro and Chubut, these destinations compete with other established alternatives, such as Between rivers And the entire Mesopotamian region, famous for its river beaches and thermal spas. But in parallel, a phenomenon grows that expands year after year: land tourism, which moves around the country without a specific destination and discovers surprising corners. Within this diverse map a unique proposal emerges: in CatamarcaBetween the mountains there is a place known as “Argentine Machu Picchu”An authentic architectural gem worth knowing.

It is one of the most impressive places in Catamarca

This destination is located 1,317 kilometers from Buenos Aires It is ideal for those who travel without haste, especially for those who travel cross-country in a motorhome. The route there allows you to cross at least four provinces, with dozens of places to visit or revisit before arriving at the main site.

Where is Argentina’s Machu Picchu located and why is it so important?

The place is called “Shinkal of Kimmevil” It is located just over three hours’ drive from the provincial capital, San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. The exact location is in the city LondonSouth Hualfen Valley. It was built by the Incas 1471 and 1536 On the bases of the Quimivil mountain range.

Its buildings are among the best preserved Inca buildings in the country: more than 100 stone areas distributed over an area of ​​more than 30 hectares. from 1997The place is merging National historical heritage It currently receives thousands of visitors who come to this area from the Belén region to learn about its history and landscape.

An unmissable destination in Catamarca Province

For those who do not know it yet, you can organize the tour via the Facebook page Shankal of Kimmeville LondonWhere information is centralized to coordinate visits.

Its most important features are the following:

• Şengal Museum

• Archaeological site

The place remains open From Monday to Sunday The guided tour lasts approx An hour and a half. This summer, both tourists who prefer to travel without a strict plan and those seeking to avoid crowds and prioritize connection to the city will be heading out History and cultureYou will find it in Catamarca An ideal destination. A different option, quiet and full of meaning, ideal to enjoy and then continue the journey along the Argentine roads.