It is one of the star products to visit in Tucumán and consists of a self-guided tour that invites you to discover and get to know the essence and culture of the Calchaquí Valley. The artists, true protagonists of the route, open the doors of their workshops to share their stories and customs with you and show you the process of making the unique pieces they make with their hands through techniques passed down from generation to generation.

Along the Route, you will find crafts made with a wide variety of materials: ornaments made of ceramic or carved in stone, metal jewelry, leather accessories and clothing woven or spun with wool dyed based on natural pigments.

The journey along this route can be done by private vehicle thanks to a signage system that will guide you to each workshop or by hiring a tourism agency since the distances between some workshops are long and the roads are cobbled and winding. If, on the other hand, you want to visit some workshops close to the villa on foot, it is advisable to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You can find brochures with addresses and telephone numbers at the Information Office.

To make purchases, it is advisable to have cash, since some artisans do not have a virtual payment system due to connectivity issues. In the tourist village, you can find ATMs to withdraw money.

Artisan Route in Tafí del Valle

Ramona Luna owns the “Cerámica del Valle” business in the El Churqui area, which is open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Her contact is 3815433998.

Jorge Alberto Gutiérrez makes stone-carved crafts at his business “Truquía” located in Los Cuartos, which is open from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Her contact number is 3815480427.

Norma Álvarez owns the “Jezreel” weaving business located in the town’s Artisan Market, which is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Her contact number is 3814695181.

Nilda Romano has a weaving business located in La Banda, which is open every day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Her contact number is 3816292196.

Silvina Herrera owns the “Warmipura” business, where you can buy fabrics dyed with natural pigments. This is located in the El Churqui area and is open every day from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Her contact number is 3867607033.

Fiorina Andrea Gati is the owner of the “Ruta del Tejido” business, which is located in the town of Tafí del Valle and is open from Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Her contact number is 3815181489.

Patricia González and Roberto Moreno have the “Artesanías El Paisano” weaving and saddlery business in La Banda, Tafí del Valle. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Her contact number is 3815463569.

Elizabeth Vargas makes weaving at her business “Antumalen,” located in Rodeo Grande. It is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Her contact number is 3816634944.

Ángela Romano is the owner of the business “La Casa de Ángela” which is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Her contact number is 3816524063.

Artisan Route in Amaicha del Valle

Hugo Astorga weaves on a loom in his business “Los Algarrobos” located in the Ampimpa area. It is open from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her contact number is 3815093913.

Clara Guerra is the owner of the weaving and ceramics business “El Palancho”, which is open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Her contact number is 3813271860.

Alejandra Salazar has the weaving business “Entrelazando hilos por generaciónes” which is open from Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. His contact number is 3815757723.

Raúl Nieva is the owner of the “Cuenco de ensueños” ceramics workshop, which is open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. His contact number is 3892604011.

Teresa owns the “Artesanías Inti” ceramics workshop, which is open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Her contact number is 3816682053.

Ángela Balderrama weaves on a loom in her “Kasapacha” workshop, which is open from Monday to Saturday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Her contact number is 3814770131.

Aldo Fabián makes ceramic crafts at “Manos del Valle,” which is open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Her contact number is 3816425963.

Artisan Route in El Mollar

Esperanza Carrazano is the owner of “Tejidos de Esperanza C.”, where you can buy textile and leather products. Her workshop is located in Ruta 307 Km. 48, La Angostura, and is open from Friday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Her contact number is 3816908617.

“Grupo Amankay” is a textile business located on Camino Nina Ortega Magnani s/n. It opens its doors on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Her contact number is 3816828012.

María Peñalva has a textile business in Casas Viejas and it is open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. His contact number is 3814696523.

Juan Mamaní owns a saddlery business on Route 325 in El Rincón. The workshop opens every day from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His contact number is 3813868157.

Rogelio Romano is the owner of the “Los Alisos” weaving business on Route 325 in the Las Carreras area. It opens every day from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. His contact number is 3816800223.

Jacinta Romano is the owner of the “El Remate” weaving business, located in Las Carreras, which opens every day from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Her contact number is 3812529683.

Rosendo Cancino makes stone carvings and his workshop is in La Oyadita, Quebrada del Muñoz, in Las Carreras. During the high season and long weekends, it opens from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its contact number is 3815513894.

Jesús Cancino makes leather and wood crafts and his workshop is located in La Quebrada del Muñoz, in Las Carreras, with opening hours every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its contact number is 3816090405.

Daina is the owner of the weaving business “Los Aborígenes”, located in Santa Cruz. During the high season, the workshop opens every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The rest of the year, it opens from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Its contact number is 3815786760.

Nilda Cruz owns a weaving business in El Sauce. It opens from Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Its contact number is 3816406822.

Ana María Romano makes ceramic crafts and her workshop is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Her contact number is 3816593160.

Artisan Route in El Bañado

Doña Piki weaves in her workshop, which opens on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Meanwhile, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, it opens from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Her contact number is 3812032835.