Shincal de Quimivil
In Londres, the second oldest city in the country, located along National Route 40, you can visit El Shincal, an Inca settlement nestled among mountains with relics covering an area of approximately one square kilometer.
This site, with a history spanning over 600 years, is the most important city in the southern Inca Empire. Archaeologists have identified it as a Guamani (provincial capital) of Tawantinsuyo (the Inca Empire) between 1380 and 1600 AD.
It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the country, located just 5 km from the main square of this small, ancient city in Catamarca province. It features an interpretation center, a dining area, trails, rest areas, and a permanent guided tour service.
Useful information:
* Entry to the site is only permitted with a guide.
* Every morning there are three visiting times: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00. In the afternoon, visits are at 4:00, 5:30, and 6:30 p.m.
Official account of the Archaeological Site: @shincaldequimivil, and/or for any other information, please call 3835 534050 or 3835 431437.
Location
London (Belén Department)
Climate
Very hot summers and very cool winters
Suitable
Suitable for families
How do I get there?
By public transport: from SFVC, take the "25 de Agosto" or "El Antofagasteño" buses, and then the "El Inka" urban bus service.
By private vehicle: from SFVC, take National Route 38 to Quebrada de la Cébila, then take National Route 60 to the city of Aimogasta (La Rioja province), continuing on National Route 40 to the Cerro Negro junction. Travel another sixty kilometers to reach Plaza Hipólito Yrigoyen, then take Provincial Route 219 to the end of your journey.