Tamberías del Inca
The ruins of an Inca administrative centre north of town, where surviving stone walls outline houses, plazas and ceremonial areas.
This administrative centre was built by the Inca Empire in the Famatina Valley during its southward expansion in the 15th century. It is the largest Inca site in the Chilecito area, and low stone walls enclose the residential, ceremonial and public spaces. The site is modest in size and has limited interpretive signage, so it suits visitors interested in archaeology. It is about 3 km from the town, reached by taxi, and can be visited together with the Santa Clara chapel.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Bodega La Riojana
- Museo Molino de San Francisco
- Chirau Mita Botanical Garden
- Chapel of Santa Clara de Asís, Los Sarmientos
- Cristo del Portezuelo
- Cablecarril Chilecito–La Mejicana Museum (Station 1)
- Samay Huasi Museum
- Santa Florentina