What Is Archaeological Tourism and Why Choose It
It is not a conventional tour. Archaeological tourism combines travel, science, and narrative to transform the way we understand the places we visit.
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Stories, discoveries, and reflections on the archaeology and heritage of northwestern Argentina.
Guides 
History The Diaguitas: Peoples Who Shaped the NOA
Before the Incas, before the Spanish, the Diaguitas inhabited northwestern Argentina for centuries. Their organization, their art, and their resistance shaped the region we explore today.
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Guides Best Time to Visit the NOA: A Month-by-Month Guide
The Argentine Northwest has climates and landscapes that change dramatically with the seasons. This guide helps you choose the best time for your trip based on what you want to see and do.
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Archaeology El Shincal de Quimivil: The Southern Inca Capital
In Catamarca lies the southernmost Inca administrative center of the Tawantinsuyu. El Shincal was the capital of the empire's southern frontier, and its ruins tell a story that few know.
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Nature Campo de Piedra Pómez: A Landscape from Another Planet
White formations carved by the wind over thousands of years create a surreal labyrinth in the heart of the Catamarca Puna. How to get there, what to see, and why it looks like nothing you have ever seen.
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Nature Galán Volcano: The Largest Caldera in the World
Hidden in the Catamarca Puna lies one of the most impressive geological formations on the planet. The Galán Volcano holds the largest volcanic caldera in the world, and almost nobody knows about it.
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History Quilmes: History of the Calchaquí Resistance
The Sacred City of Quilmes was the last bastion of indigenous resistance against the Spanish advance. Discover the story of a people who held out for over 130 years.
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Guides Guide to Preparing for Your Archaeological Excursion
Everything you need to know before joining an archaeological excursion: what to bring, how to prepare physically, and what to expect on the trip.
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Archaeology The Menhirs of Tafí: Mysteries in Stone
The menhirs of the Tafí Valley are the oldest megalithic monuments in Argentina. What do they represent? Who created them? We explore the theories and what we know for certain.
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History Ibatín: Tucumán's Lost City
Before the current San Miguel, there was another Tucumán. Ibatín was the first founding, abandoned after 120 years. Why did it fail? What remains of it?
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