Discover this city, witness to important milestones in the history of our land, where the Yungas landscapes surround you to make your trip an unforgettable experience.

The city

San José de Metán is located on the side of National Route No. 9/34, 145 km (1h 40 min) from Salta capital. Located at an altitude of 858 meters above sea level, it enjoys a subtropical mountain climate with a dry season, with pleasant temperatures in all seasons. It is currently an active agricultural-livestock center.

Plaza Gral. San Martín

It is the main square, located in the center of the city and built in 1939, on land donated in 1929 by Mrs. Lastenia Vera de López. It presents large green spaces adorned with ornamental plants and flowers, providing a marked color.

It has a multipurpose area, a chess game and numerous children's games; You can also enjoy the dancing waters.

Señor del Milagro Church and San José Parish

The city has two must-see churches. The Señor del Milagro Parish that, after the earthquake of August 25, 1948, was consecrated to the Lord and Virgin of Milagro, although originally it was going to be the new temple for San José. Inside, the face of Jesus is captured in a mosaic, which appeared spontaneously on July 9, 2002, known as “Jesus of the Mosaic.”

The second, San José Parish, declared a Provincial Historical Monument. Its construction dates back to 1868. It is located in the historic center of the city, in the original location designated by Mr. Guillermo Sierra in 1859 for the creation of the city and the department.

Religious holidays

The patron saint festivities are celebrated on March 19 in honor of San José. The procession is carried out, which is complemented by the gaucho parade. The artisan and gastronomic fair is also held, and the traditional cantata to the patron saint.

During Holy Week, the Gaucho Via Crucis takes place, in which local parish priests, members of different gaucho forts and institutions of the environment and town in general participate. Through this celebration, the typical customs of this region are shown, involving those who visit it.

In the month of August they carry out solemn services in honor of the Lord and Virgin of the Miracle.

The Historic Center

It has architectural value of fundamental importance; From a cultural point of view, it presents characteristics of postcolonial and neo-Italian architecture. In this sector are the Plaza General Manuel Belgrano, the Popular Library "Marco Avellaneda", the Home for the Elderly "San José", the Birthplace of Federico Gauffín and the building of the current prison for Indicted Persons, former Municipal Council.

Birthplace of Federico Gauffin

This place is part of the historic center of San José de Metán. This classic Italian-style house of the chorizo type, today constitutes another cultural and tourist attraction of the city.

Federico Gauffin is considered one of the most relevant authors in this field. His works were "En Tierra de Magú Pela", "Alma Perdida" and "Los Dos Nidos".

"Federico Gauffin" Cultural and Institutional Center

It is an emblematic cultural place in honor of the writer, headquarters of the Municipal Tourism Office, the Gaucho Museum, the Bicentennial Historical Interpretation Center of the Liberating Deed of the South of Salta, the “Prof. Amelio Ronco Ceruti”, of the Padre José Mir Municipal Library, the Archaeological Museum, and the History of Metán and Railway History.

Gaucho Museum

The museum is located in the center of the city and is dedicated to revaluing gaucho culture in all its aspects: origins of the gaucho, the gaucho in independence; an interesting place to visit in the city.

Museum of Fine Arts "Professor Amelio Ronco Ceruti"

During your visit you can enjoy works by Argentine artists, including paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints. They were donated by Professor Cerutti, who decided to share his lifelong work as a collector with the people of Metan.

Station Walk and Railway-urban Walk

Walking through the city you can explore this beautiful green space, where an old locomotive is located, which remembers transcendent events in the region's railway history.

The Railway-urban Promenade is a space intended for recreation for the entire family, and has calisthenics and health games.

Local gastronomy

Metán means "honey" in the Lule language, and among the specialties produced in the place, we can find honey, citrus fruits, blueberries, cow cheese, honey alfajor and other artisanal delicacies.

Yatasto Post

La Posta de Yatasto is a must-see near Metán. It is the meeting place between General Manuel Belgrano and General San Martín, during the period of the fight for the country's independence. Currently the Museum of Rural Life operates on this site. The part of the ranch that is preserved today was declared a National Historical Monument.

Old Metan

3 km from the city, is this small farming town, with soy and corn production. During the 19th century, it was the epicenter of agricultural production in the Northwest until the arrival of the Railway, which generated the Creation of the Villa La Estación Sector, the current capital of Metan. There is a monolith that commemorates the founding of the town and the Fort of Metán.

Camping - Municipal Spa

Located on the side of National Route No. 9/34, bordering to the north with the Río de las Conchas waterfront.

It has a 5-hectare property of green space, toilets, hot water service, barbecues, picnic areas, swimming pools and a water slide. Access is via Roque Sáenz Peña Street and Pasaje Quebrachal.

Yungas Jungle - Cerro El Crestón

San José de Metán is framed by the magnificent landscape of the mountain range of the Subandean Sierras to the west, whose maximum peak is the emblematic El Crestón hill at 3,370 meters high. The ascent can be made through an unforgettable mountain trekking, discovering the magnificent Yungas landscape that extends along the mountain range.

Cerro la Media Luna
Close to the city, you have access to trails of lush vegetation where you can see species such as laurel, tipa, ceibo, walnut, and observe a great variety of birds and other animals characteristic of the area, until you reach the peak of Cerro la Media Luna. , at 1,430 meters above sea level; A beautiful tour for a day visit to Metán.

Balderrama

It is a place where the Mountain Jungle is the appropriate place for practicing sports and eco-tourism activities. This circuit can be done at any time of the year.

Fauna

It is common to observe a wide variety of birds; In the city, toucans fly over the center. In the mountainous area you can also enjoy other typical animals of the place, such as the taruca or Andean deer, declared a Natural Monument because it is in danger of extinction.