Plano of the city of San Miguel de Tucumán
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San Miguel de Tucumán is a city with a history which goes beyond the territory which it nowadays occupies. Its origin dates back to 1565, and by those days, it was located opposite the main pass out of the Aconquija mountain ranges, a strategic situation which secured the protection of the roads which went down the plains.

In 1600, the priest Antonio Vázquez de Espinosa described the still young city as a prosperous place with a warm and humid climate where mules and cattle were raised, cotton cloth was produced and 250 Spaniards lived.

Thirty years later, a Calchaquí rebellion ended with the city¹s good luck, with the addition of a problem with the water quality, which was thought to bring about a large quantity of diseases. It was for that reason that Spain authorized the relocation of San Miguel de Tucumán.

In 1685, the city was newly founded in its present-day location. The process of relocation took around five years; only then did San Miguel de Tucumán start up. Significant historic events took place in this capital, the most relevant being the Declaration of Independence in 1816.

Some ancient buildings are still standing, such as the House of Independence, which survived attacks and restorations. In spite of the constant changes brought by modernity, many old houses and churches found their place in the capital of Tucumán, remaining there as witnesses of history and becoming an invitation for all those who want to discover it.