JUJUY
This vibrant land, settled from Perú in 1592, is the nation’s northernmost province.
As Argentina’s charming cradle of indigenous culture, Jujuy is speckled with pre-
Columbian ruins and quaint adobe villages.
San Salvador, with fine architecture and handicraft markets, is just the first stop
before heading north through La Quebrada de Humahuaca. Both Maimará and
Tumbaya offer old chapels and hillside cemeteries set against zigzag patterns of
the mountains. Up ahead, Purmamarca rests below the striking Cerro de los Siete
Colores, a brilliant hillside embracing the village with various shades of orange
and purple. Continue north along Ruta 9 and discover Tilcara and the recreated
ruins of Pucará, once inhabited by indigenous tribes 500 years before the arrival
of the Incas. Stone corrals line the valleys as towering green cacti stand against
blue open skies. Past colorful canyons and jagged mountain peaks leading to
Bolivia, you will encounter the cobblestone streets of Humahuaca. At 12:00 noon,
a wooden replica of San Francisco Solano appears from a clock tower, blessing
the humble multitude gathered below in the central square. Talented locals with
weathered smiles sell carved instruments and regional spices. Don't forget to
sample the traditional humitas - a local favorite!
This vibrant land, settled from Perú in 1592, is the nation’s northernmost province.
As Argentina’s charming cradle of indigenous culture, Jujuy is speckled with pre-
Columbian ruins and quaint adobe villages.
San Salvador, with fine architecture and handicraft markets, is just the first stop
before heading north through La Quebrada de Humahuaca. Both Maimará and
Tumbaya offer old chapels and hillside cemeteries set against zigzag patterns of
the mountains. Up ahead, Purmamarca rests below the striking Cerro de los Siete
Colores, a brilliant hillside embracing the village with various shades of orange
and purple. Continue north along Ruta 9 and discover Tilcara and the recreated
ruins of Pucará, once inhabited by indigenous tribes 500 years before the arrival
of the Incas. Stone corrals line the valleys as towering green cacti stand against
blue open skies. Past colorful canyons and jagged mountain peaks leading to
Bolivia, you will encounter the cobblestone streets of Humahuaca. At 12:00 noon,
a wooden replica of San Francisco Solano appears from a clock tower, blessing
the humble multitude gathered below in the central square. Talented locals with
weathered smiles sell carved instruments and regional spices. Don't forget to
sample the traditional humitas - a local favorite!
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