Mayorazgo de Huasán

Located 3km. away from Andalgalá down route 63
Tel. 0835-22493
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Huasán was the principal cacique (Indian chief of a tribe or clan) and a lord of great power amongst the Diaguitas. It was here that Samuel Lafone Quevedo lived. This man was an archaeologist, historian and linguist specialized in the Calchaquí culture who enlarged the collection with thousands of pieces obtained from the farms and lands belonging to Huasán. This estate was created in 1735 and according to some chronicles, distinguished travelers would remain up to eight days in this house. The walls are nearly two meters thick, the doors are made of carob wood, and the hinges have been shaped by hammer blows. A historical olive tree stands in the park. It is mentioned in the Jesuitical chronicles and is believed to be over four centuries old.
It was saved by the members of this religious order when the king of Spain ordered that all the trees of this species be uprooted in America since they competed with those in Spain. The halls of this estate harbour European furniture from the early 20th. century, and important collection of paintings and several objects.

Andalgalá
The city of Andalgalá is on national route No. 60,195km. away from the provincial capital and 962m. above sea level. Andalgalá lies at the foot of the Aconquija chain and is an area abounding in archaeological sites. Two of the sites that can be visited nearby are the Pucará (fortress) de Andalgalá and Mina Capillitas.