[2] Civil Defence measures include: Owing to the altitude, the prevailing climate is temperate with low humidity and winter snowfalls.

The contrast is particularly marked at Abra del Infiernillo, where just to the west one sees semideserts and deserts, while to the east lie grasslands, woods and forests often covered in cloud.

In 1636 the valley was granted as a royal gift (Sp: Merced Real) to the Spanish family of Leguizamo y Guevara, who founded an estancia (large rural estate).

The climate has favoured livestock farming, initially with camelids, and since the Spanish influx in the 16th century also with cattle, sheep, horses, and to a lesser extent goats.

Less than 1 km from Tafí is located the Jesuit centre of La Banda (built early 18th century, now a museum) and the hill of Ñuñorco Grande.

On Provincial Route 307, 2 km from the town, is the Casa Duende museum, dedicated to local beliefs, myths and traditions.

Activities available at Tafí include horse riding, tours in 4x4 vehicles, trekking, windsurfing, paragliding and visits to churches and estancias.

Also noted is the cottage cheese (quesillo) and a variety of preparations based on it, such as a dessert dish made with honey or cayote preserve; these may be served with kiwifruit or grapes.

Beverages include white Torrontés wine, made in the neighbouring Calchaquí valleys, and beer brewed in San Miguel de Tucumán.