Welcome to Jujuy
Tourism in Jujuy: Guide to Tour the Province
The red land of the north shines among mountains, history, traditions, and the most delicious gastronomy. Travelling to Jujuy represents connecting with Pachamama, Mother Earth, and disconnecting from the pavement. A one-way trip to the cultural heart of Argentina.
Find a universe of ravines and colors
Walk around Jujuy and challenge the passing of time. Tour the home of ancient civilizations. Feel part of archeological sites that have been declared World Heritage. Open up your eyes and watch multi-color mountains, exuberant forests and high deserts. Discover the Pachamama cult, love for Mother Earth, passion for carnival and popular fests. Let the legends that live in the voice of native villagers catch your attention.
Learn to do rural tasks in a natural environment. Find accommodation in a rural home. Enjoy the typical food. Feel the smell of firewood. Try water from a waterfall and freshly-baked bread. Walk around the valleys and the mountains, the Puna and the Yungas, Purmamarca and Tilcara, Maimará and Termas de Reyes, the salt fields and the Quebrada de Humahuaca, the Valle de la Luna and the capital city. Jujuy is waiting for you.
About Jujuy
A natural wonder painted in the sky
About the Province
There are many places to visit in Jujuy. The northern province houses ancient civilizations, world heritage sites, hills painted with incomparable colours, and high-altitude deserts. It is also the cradle of music, popular festivals, and the most intriguing gastronomy. Visit Jujuy!
Must-see Attractions
Salinas Grandes: White Infinity in One of the Local Icons
An albino salt blanket invites tourists to connect with a magical place at more than 3,300 metres high.
The Humahuaca Carnival Party
One of the most traditional and colourful festivals of the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Troupes, music, drums, and bright clothing embellish the north.
Tilcara and the Warmth of the North
An ideal village to base in the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Crafts, landscapes, and even archaeological sites come together to offer something special for tourists.
The Intense Green of Calilegua National Park
The Yungas jungle is present in Jujuy, and it preserves the most varied native flora and fauna. Valleys, forests, streams, hills, and habitats where nature expresses itself in its purest state.
The Multicoloured Portraits of Purmamarca
Colourful paintings all around. The famous Cerro de los Siete Colores mountain is the true work of art of Purmamarca.
Jordan River Hot Springs: Intense Turquoise and Lots of Relaxation
A natural wonder translated into a crystalline universe. The hot springs are a thousand metres high, and the minerals on the surface give them their colours.
What is the weather like in Jujuy ?
Jujuy presents a subtropical climate with a dry season, and an annual average temperature of 18 °C and 32 °C maximum in summer. There is low rainfall in winter and abundant in summer, especially in the southeast of the territory.
What is the best time to go to Jujuy?
Tourism in Jujuy takes place all year round. Yet, temperatures during the Argentinian autumn and spring are usually pleasant, allowing you to travel without a problem. Summers are hot, reaching high temperatures.
What to do in Jujuy in 3 days?
San Salvador de Jujuy, the capital of the province, is the most classic point from where tours begin. Enjoying a day in the city is more than enough to get to know its old town, the General Belgrano square, the town council, and the different churches.
The second day can be dedicated to the colourful towns: Purmamarca, Tilcara, Caspalá, Humahuaca, and Maimará. Endless handicrafts, coloured hills, archaeological sites, and colonial architecture will welcome those who venture into these lands.
On the third day, white takes centre stage in Salinas Grandes, an albino blanket with water pools that reflect the clouds in the sky.
How to travel to Jujuy?
By plane, bus, or car. Direct flights depart from Buenos Aires to San Salvador de Jujuy, with a total duration of 2.15 hours. By bus, it takes about 23 hours. By car, the trip lasts 18.3 hours, which can be lessened at different points on the map.
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