Tanti, Córdoba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tanti
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 Tanti
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Córdoba |
| Department | Punilla |
| Elevation | 865 m (2,838 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,579 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
X5155
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| Dialing code | +54 3541 |
Tanti is a small town in the Córdoba province of Argentina. It is located west of the Punilla Valley, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the provincial capital, Córdoba. In 2001, about 4,579 people lived there.
Tanti is a popular place for tourists. It has many natural attractions like hills and streams. You can also find old colonial buildings and ancient ruins from before Europeans arrived.
History of Tanti
Tanti was officially started on March 23, 1848. This happened when a chapel was built and named after Our Lady of the Rosary.
Early Settlements
People lived in the Tanti area long before 1848. Settlements existed there since the 16th century. Back then, the region was a large ranch called Merced de Quisquizacate.
Ranches and Mules
In the late 1600s, a man named Juan Liendo bought these lands. He created three ranches: Santa Ana, Tanti, and Tanticuchu. These ranches were important for raising mules. The mules were then sold in Peru.
Los Chorrillos Waterfall
Los Chorrillos is a beautiful waterfall located near the town of Tanti. It is about 110 meters (361 feet) tall. It's a great spot to visit and enjoy nature.
See also
In Spanish: Tanti para niños
