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Seclantás Salta en ingles

Seclantás

Prodigiuos weaver`s land and the place where the poncho salteño was born, it is believed that the name of this small settlement comes from the old way the river Brealito was called: the Seclantá stream.

In the year 1814 this lands became the meeting point of those who formed the Vallista Board that helped Belgrano in its withdrawal to Tucumán, after the defeats of Vilcapugio and Ayohuma, during the war of independence.

This fact is important, because many Spanish families lived in this valley and because the last Spanish governor of Salta had its ??finca? there and lived in Molinos at that time. Seclantás is strategically situated in the middle of towns and places that are attractive for the visitor.it`s only 20 km from Molinos, 29 from Cachi and 22 from Brealitos lagoon.

You can get to the Via Crucis hill for a panoramic view. Visit the church of El Carmen. Also visit the weavers in its own homes to admire heir work directly: mattresses, cloths, ponchos tapestry or you an go to the artisan center, created by themselves.