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Quilmes Ruins (Ruinas de Quilmes)

Amaicha del Valle, Argentina
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Ocala, Florida
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57 reviews 57 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Marred by political controversy. The site itself is slightly above average in interest, pretty location, interesting history, almost completely open to wandering. But almost a complete lack of interpretive signs, in any language, forces one to the guidebooks or the guides. The AR$10 entry fee includes the services of a local (indigenous) guide, in a fairly large group. And that... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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Going to see the ruines of Quilmes is a nice activity for several reasons. First, the ruines themselves are beautifully located against a mountain. The place is easy accessible by car and tickets are only 10 pesos per person. The ruines are filled with cactuses, making it an outstanding scenery, well worth a couple of pictures. Finally, if you climb... More

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Michigan
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

This northwest Argentina Indigenous site just south of Cafayate is an invaluable historical lesson in understanding and protecting the rights of native peoples. An entire people were removed from their home, marched across a continent and confined to a reservation in Buenos Aires province; like to the Cherokee Trail of Tears in the US. The site remains one of contention... More

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Yerba Buena, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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tandil
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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Vicente Lopez, Argentina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012
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