Abra de los Morteros, Jujuy
In the exuberant environment of the Yungas, visit a farm with landscapes to be enjoyed and cultures to be discovered
There where nature merges with history, Abra de los Morteros is waiting for you. In this place of high archeological value, you will find traces of one of the first native settlements of the area. Explore its paths and travel in time. Live the experience on horseback, on foot or by bike, in the company of the farm owners: a native family of the area who work in the cattle raising business.
Here a natural wonder invites you to have an adventure: Cascada la Colorada or Cascada del Fuerte: enjoy the beauty of watching the waterfall and the magic of the paths that take you there. Are you willing to discover more? Visit El Fuerte and Villamonte, where you will find unspoiled forest paths, a world of native birds and traces that will connect you with history. Enjoy it all in the province of Jujuy.
Geographic location: Province of Jujuy, north of Argentina.
How to get there: from San Salvador de Jujuy, capital of the province, 100 kilometers east via Ruta Nacional 66 and Ruta Provincial 6.
Altitude: 1,393 meters above sea level. Climate: Subtropical.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: insect repellent, light clothes and sunscreen.