Santiago del Estero has become an important destination not just for its location in the centre of Argentina —very convenient for travellers— but also for its role in showcasing the history, culture and folklore of the country of Argentina. Nicknamed “the Mother of Cities,” Santiago del Estero was the first city to be founded by Spanish settlers in what is now Argentina some 455 years ago. It is also considered the “cradle of folklore” in Argentina with many notable writers, singers, songs and dances (in traditional folk genres like chacarera and zamba) stemming from here. To this day, several festivals are held in Santiago del Estero celebrating its folk music heritage including la Marcha de los Bombos and the Festival Nacional de la Chacarera.
If you are looking for hotels in Santiago del Estero to immerse yourself in the historical and cultural significance of the city, look no further than the NH Santiago del Estero Hotel— an ideal location to experience the Argentinian “Mother of Cities” thanks, in no small part, to its privileged location. The hotel is just 15 minutes away from the airport and right across the main plaza of the city of Santiago del Estero. This grants the NH Santiago del Estero Hotel convenient access to the city’s main landmarks including historic buildings like the Bicentennial Cultural Center in the old government palace and the Convention Center in the old railway station.
Depending on the time of the year, you may enjoy some of the different festivals held in the city that celebrate the folklore and culture of Argentina like la Marcha de los Bombos and the Festival Nacional de la Chacarera. However, other cultural key points are available yearlong: the Centro Cultural del Bicentenario, in the centre of the city, houses three important museums: the historical museum “Dr. Orestes Di Lullo” the anthropological and natural science museum “Emilio y Duncan Wagner” and the fine arts museum “Ramón Gómez Cornet.” These are all housed in a beautiful historical building that dates back in 1968.
Other attractions include the Upianita Artisan and Productive Fair, some 27 kilometres south of the city, featuring regional cuisine, works of traditional craftsmanship and live music. The football stadium for the Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero and the Termas de Río Hondo International Racetrack are also accessible from the hotel.
Don’t hesitate: book your stay at the NH Santiago del Estero Hotel and immerse yourself in the immense richness of the history and folklore of Argentina.
