The footsteps of Atahualpa Yupanqui

"He comes from distant lands to tell a story"

Those interested in the culture and identity of Tucumán will find an attractive and enjoyable option for the whole family in the tourist village of Raco.

It is an easy interpretive walk covering 850 meters and can be completed in approximately 12 minutes.

Along the way, you will find information about the life and work of the Argentine singer-songwriter, inspired by the landscapes of Tucumán to create poems that transcend time and space. Among the anthems of popular song featured on the walk are excerpts from "El arriero va" (The Muleteer Goes), "El paisano errante" (The Wandering Countryman), "Caminito del Indio" (Little Path of the Indian), and "Tierra querida" (Beloved Land).

A bit about his life

Héctor Roberto Chavero, better known as Atahualpa Yupanqui, was born on January 31, 1908, in the heart of the Argentine pampas. As a child, music captivated him, and for work, he and his family traveled extensively throughout Argentina. During this journey, he discovered diverse customs, ways of life, and ways of speaking, as well as various dances, music, foods, and drinks.

At the age of 10, he arrived in Tucumán for the first time, never imagining that these landscapes would become a source of inspiration. His family lived for five years in the city of Tafí Viejo, a land of folklore, colorful landscapes, and lush nature.

After his father's death, he returned to Buenos Aires to fulfill his role as provider. During this time, he began using the pseudonym Atahualpa Yupanqui, in honor of the last two great caciques (chiefs) of AltoPeru at the time of the Spanish arrival.

After several years of traveling and exploring the diverse realities of Latin America, in 1935, he arrived in Raco, a charming town where he decided to settle and build a ranch nestled among its verdant peaks. This place became his home and refuge, later rewarding him with verses and melodies that became icons of the Argentine songbook. He resided here until 1945.