Raco is located at 53 km from San Miguel de Tucumán. To get there you must go by national road number 9 up to the town of Tapia, and then you have to travel by provincial road number 341. The town is cut by the rivers Raco and Siambón.Raco is a summer village with a wonderful landscape. Next to the Raco river is the the club for holiday maker from Raco; in where you can use the facilities like the bar, restaurant, football, volley and tennis installations. 50 meters from the club is located the monument of Atahualpa Yupanqui.
One of the activities to emphasize is the practice of polo in "La Polera's field"; and also it is an ideal place to fish truchas in the river.
This place is full of beautiful houses, and them make the particular landscape. The village was chosen by lots of traditional families to spend there holidays.One of the principal attractions that you can see in Raco are the carnivals in February. There are lots of parties in where you can enjoy the particular and funny spirit of carnival.
Important competitions of mountain bike are made in Raco every year, they are called as "Trasmontaña".
Raco is a wonderful place that you might visit if you are looking for a quiet and beautiful landscape. One of the benefits are that Raco is located not far from the capital, so you can also go there in one day, and return to the capital city in the same day. But there are lots of hotels, hostels, and camping in where you can spend the night. It is ideal to go with your family or friends, and enjoy all the benefits that offer this nice place.
