Molinos (Argentina)
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| Surface: | 2,702 km 2 | ||
| location | 24 ° 53 ′ S , 65 ° 29 ′ W | ||
| Height above d. M .: | 2020 m | ||
| Population (2001): | 2418 | ||
| Density: | 0.9 inhabitants / km² | ||
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| Province : |
 Salta
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| Department : | Molinos | ||
| Mayor: | Walter Rómulo Chocobar, FJplV | ||
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| Postal code : | A4419 | ||
| Telephone code: | 03876 | ||
Molinos is the capital of the Molinos department of the same name in the province of Salta in northwest Argentina . It is 116 kilometers from Cafayate and 92 kilometers from San Carlos at an altitude of 2020 meters. The distance to the provincial capital Salta is 197 kilometers. In the classification of the municipalities of the province it belongs to the municipalities of the 1st category.
climate
The climate is dry with strong fluctuations in daytime temperatures. The average temperature during the day is 18 degrees Celsius and at night -2 degrees Celsius.
history
Molinos was founded in the middle of the 17th century when the Spanish crown Diego Diez Gómez gave an area of land in the central Valle de Calchaquí, which included the present Molinos department and parts of the San Carlos department , to the encomienda . A descendant of this family married the general Domingo de Isasmendi , who had been used in the fight against the Calchaquiés. At this point, Molinos had already developed into the only significant village in the western Calchaquí Valley and until the first years of the 20th century the place was on the most important trade route between Salta and Chile.
In 1775 the son of General Isasmendi, Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi , inherited the lands and the hacienda reached the height of its prime. Six years later he fought against the rebellious Indians of the Tupac Amarú. As the last royal Spanish governor, Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi transferred the authority of the province of Salta to Feliciano Chiclana , the envoy of the Junta de Buenos Aires . After his death in 1837 the importance of the place gradually decreased.
tourism
Molino's location between the tourist attractions of Cafayate and Cachi has contributed to the fact that this highland wine-producing town is also gaining increasing interest. Restored historical buildings, including the church and the hacienda of the Isasmendis, contribute to the attractiveness as well as an exclusive hotel and restaurant (Colome).
- Well-known tourist destinations
- Iglesia de Molinos . The church was built at the end of the 18th century at the instigation of the last royal Spanish governor of Salta, Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi , whose remains rest in the church. It is dedicated to St. Peter Nolascus . The church originally belonged to the encomienda of Molinos before it was handed over to the church in 1760. The parish of Molinos was founded in 1826. The church consists of a nave with chapels on either side. In 1942 it was declared a National Historic Monument. Due to its proximity to the river and the large amount of saltpeter in its walls, the existence of the restored church is in danger in the long term.
- Asociación de Artesanos San Pedro Nolasco de los Molinos , association of local artisans.
- Finca Colomé and Finca Amaicha , two wineries known for their highland wines
- Laguna de Brealitos , a destination for walkers and anglers (Pejerrey)
- Reserva de vicuñas
- Ruinas de Churcal and Fuerte de Tacuil , remains of indigenous defenses against the Spanish conquerors.
Web links
- Basic data Molinos (Spanish)
- IFAM population data (Spanish)