Santiago del Estero

Santiago del Estero is the capital of a province in northwestern Argentina, lying along the banks of the Dulce River. The city forms a spread-out urban area with residential neighborhoods, public squares and wide streets radiating from the historic center.

Francisco de Aguirre founded the settlement in 1553, making it the first permanent Spanish town in what is now Argentina. The colonial past shaped the urban layout with a central square and an orthogonal street grid.

The National University of Santiago del Estero and the Wagner Museum preserve archaeological collections that document the regional indigenous heritage.

The Vicecomodoro Ángel de la Paz Aragonés Airport offers regular domestic flights connecting the city with Buenos Aires. Summer rains mark the climate while winter months remain dry.

Around 100,000 Quechua speakers live here, marking the southernmost point where this indigenous language remains active. The university and the Wagner Museum house archaeological collections documenting regional indigenous heritage.

Location: Juan Francisco Borges Departament

Inception: 1553

Elevation above the sea: 182 m

Website: http://santiagociudad.gov.ar

GPS coordinates: -27.78444,-64.26694

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:01