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DiegoR_21
Although to start with, it's a shame that all these menhires were taken from their natural locations and moved (several times) to a single location, where they have also been damaged by weather conditions, this park is a well-deserved National Archaeological Heritage. Take your time to read the information on display and learn a lot about the different cultures involved in their existence. I agree with what other people have already said, despite being a bit neglected, it is definitely worthwhile visiting!
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GonzaloG576
Just some rocks standing there, they are not in the original place where they should be and because of that lost their meaning. If you have a lot of free time go there, but it is not something breathtaking at all. The only service they have is bathroom.
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Betilu
The Menhires National Park is situated 15 km to the East of Tafí del Valle and 107 km from San Miguel de Tucumán.There are about 50 megaliths belonging to the Tafí Culture, dating from 820 B.C. and 780 A. D. These stone monuments were – unfortunately – moved several times from their original placement. They have also been severely damaged by weather conditions.They were first studied by the Italian Naturalist Juan Ambrosetti in 1897. They are believed to have been some kind of representation of a magic character of the Tafí Culture, perhaps symbolizing fertility due to their phallic disposition.Some of the Menhires can reach 3 meters and weigh 3 tons. Human faces, animals and amorphous characters are carved on them. In 1993 the Park was declared National Archaeological Heritage. The information in the site is good. Do stop to read it! There you can learn some very interesting things, such as that the word “menhir”- from Celtic origin – means “a long stone” or that many menhires faced the east, something that was ignored when they were relocated in its present location. Unfortunately the archaeological site was looted in the past and many pieces are thought to have been removed and illegally taken to other museums, outside Argentina.Some scholars associate these Megaliths to the famous ones in Easter Island as well as some found near Titicaca Lake in Bolivia. As many places in Latin America this park is not given the care and importance it deserves. However, despite being a bit neglected, it is worthwhile visiting!Pictures are allowed, so don’t forget your camera!Tip: if you read Spanish, check this website: http://www.welcomeargentina.com/tafidelvalle/reserva_los_menhires.html
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vanesaj991
Es bastante atractivo y diferente,llama mucho la atención, podes entrar sin tener que pagar y estar el tiempo que quieras observando.
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Poly2005
Vale la pena bajarse un rato y escuchar la historia de estos colosos de piedra, algunas muy pequeños...otros grande, pesados y altos!!!!La gente es super amable y te cuentan todo lo que saben.La entrada es gratuita y solo tenes que dar una ayuda y colaboración a voluntad.20, 30 pesos son mas que suficientes !
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MORE_EZE
Nos encanto el acceso es libre y gratuito. Si uno gusta puede acceder a un guia que les contara la historia del parque.
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759gabrielr
Es un lugar interesante para conocer y ver parte de la historia del valle. Una lástima que hayan tenido que ser trasladados de los lugares originales. Les falta mayor mantenimiento y puesta en valor.
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mgandulf0
A los interesados en culturas precolombinas y arquelogía les resultará de especial interes esta reserva arqueológica. Ubicadas en El Mollar, departamento de Tafi del Valle, estas esculturas talladas en grandes piedras cuentan con una antiguedad de alrededor de 2.000 años.
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PaulyCe
Los menhires eran parte de los enterratorios. Fueron trasladados de su ubicación original por lo que perdieron el sentido para lo cual fueron creados. Una pena... Fui un dia que era feriado, viernes, logico, los turistas viajan en los feriados, y estaba cerrado. Para quienes andamos de paso por el pais, es lamentable que ni siquiera una guardia tenga el sitio abierto.
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marianod880
Se pueden ver lo menhires que son piedras antiguas de 3 metros de altura, muchos con mal mantenimiento pero no culpa de la gente que los preserva hoy en dia, sino de la gente maligna que pinta o destroza amtiguedades y el estado que no las preserva.