The Casa Histórica de la Independencia stands at Congreso 151 in San Miguel de Tucumán, the capital of Tucumán Province in northwestern Argentina. It is the house where the country's Independence was declared on July 9, 1816, and it is now a national historic monument and a museum. It is also known as the Casa de Tucumán or Independence House.
What the visit offers
For many visitors, the appeal lies in standing inside the building where a moment central to the nation's history took place. The house is both a heritage site and a museum, so a visit combines the setting itself with the displays and information it holds about that event. It suits people interested in Argentina's independence, its colonial and early republican past, and the places where that history was made.
Planning your trip
- Address: Congreso 151, T4000 San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
- Phone: +54 381 431-0826
- Type of visit: a historic house and museum, best approached as a focused stop in the city
Because opening hours and admission arrangements are not listed here, it is worth calling ahead on the number above before setting out, especially if you are planning your day around a specific time.
Around the house
The Casa Histórica sits in the city of San Miguel de Tucumán, so it can easily be paired with other stops in the centre. Tucumán Province is a useful base for exploring northwestern Argentina, and the city itself offers a relaxed pace in which a museum visit fits comfortably alongside a walk and a meal.