Tucuman was the site of the Argentine congressional meeting in 1816 that proclaimed Argentina's independence from Spain. The city retains much of its colonial feel in the historic, central area. The large green square is the Parque 9 de Julio, named for the signing date.
South America Cities from Space: San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina
From Bonnie Hamre, former About.com Guide
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