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amazing landscape, like a rare place on earth,
like seeing the world with another eyes…
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Quebrada de Humahuaca Tourist Circuit |
It comprises Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Posta de Hornillos, Maimará, Tilcara, Huacalera, Uquía and Humahuaca towns. The axis of this area is the “quebrada” (ravine) through which river Grande runs, among impressive multicolored hills. Here the houses are made of sun-dried brick and thatched roofs. We may find endless remains of the pre-Hispanic past, among them “pucarás” (Indian fortresses) and cave painting spread through all the area. There are pre-colonization costumes, notable in the community celebrations. Some costumes are associated to the agricultural calendar, such as the “minga” and the “señalada”; there are other local holidays such as “misachicos”, the cult of the dead and the living crib. One of the most important rituals is the cult of the Pachamama. Other interesting events are the carnivals, with an enthusiast public participation.
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La Puna Tourist Circuit |
| It comprises Abra Pampa, Cochinoca, Pozuelos, Casabindo, Rinconada, La Quiaca, Susques, Jama, Santa Catalina, Casira and Yavi towns. Traveling the arid area of the Puna, we will find the Natural Monument Laguna Pozuelos, a lagoon that in summer covers more than 29,600 acres and where thousands of flamingos of three different species make their nests, making up an incredible show in the Puna’s desert. There are also ducks, chullampas and gordillos. At the end of the journey, you will find Yavi, a true oasis in the middle of the Puna’s aridity. Located in the traditional route to Alto Peru, in 1647 Pablo Bernardez de Ovando, built there his residence. Yavi saw the armies passing by and the combats during the War of the Independence and later during the War against the Peruvian-Bolivian Confederation. |
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Valleys Tourist Circuit |
| It comprises San Salvador de Jujuy, Palpalá, Yala, El Carmen, San Antonio y los Diques La Ciénaga, Las Maderas and Los Alisos towns. The area of the valleys is the most densely populated of the province. In this area the weather is milder, having spring weather during almost the entire year. |
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Ramal Jujeño Tourist Circuit |
| It comprises National Park Calilegua, Valle Grande and Caimancito towns and Santa Bárbara Fort. It is the lowest area, warm and damp. The chief crop of the area is sugar cane and others such as citrus fruits, avocados, banana trees, papaya, mango and cherimoya. In National Park Calilegua we find a varied fauna, such as jaguarondis, red squirrels, red acouchy, anteaters, ferrets, tapirs, pumas, chinchillas among others. In the high forest (covered with clouds during summer and beginning of fall) we find laurels, cedars, walnut trees, quinines among many others. |
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Scientific Outings |
| The area of the circuit of the Calchaquíes Valleys and the rest of the territory of the province count with a wide variety of places suitable for carrying out scientific studies. Among them, we may distinguish the cave paintings of Las Juntas cave in Gauchipas town (at 7 miles from La Viña town to the east of the circuit). There you will admire pictograms of pre-Columbian periods that reflect the complex rituals of the late Santamarina culture. There exist also trips of a paleontology nature to recognize and appreciate dinosaurs’ footprints that inhabited the area of Valle del Tonco more than seventy five million years ago, unique in the world due to its vertical position. |
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Popular Celebrations |
The local holidays and pilgrimages are massive in this area and thousands of believers attend the celebrations.
The music is also the main protagonist in this area where is executed with Indian and creole instruments such as: sikuris, rustic flutes, Indian flutes, erques, rattles and small guitars called charango.
Carnival
This ancient popular demonstration was introduced in America by the Spanish conquest and fused with other ways of celebrating earth’s fertility in our regions. In the Puna and the Quebrada of Humahuaca regions the carnival is symbolized by a devil that unearths noisily from a stone cairn or a magical place, dancing in time to the music of the native instruments, behind the group, through the streets of the town. Streamer and flour are thrown and are part of this ritual with hullabaloo and humor and last many days.
After this celebration, the sad goodbye of the Carnival begins and is presented by the moment when the devil is buried. The main characteristic of this celebration is the participation of the town people, that’s why it is highly recommended to be in high spirits for this kind of events. Besides, you can taste delicious “empanadas” (kind of meat pies), corn, goat cheese, lamb barbecue, etc.
La Pachamama Celebration
This is the most popular mythological belief of the Incas that still survives in some regions of Jujuy province. The Christian evangelization couldn’t eradicate the presence of the Pachamama (Mother Land) of the spiritual life of the aboriginal communities.
In Jujuy, the mountain people that profess the catholic faith still worships the Pachamama, just like their ancestors did centuries ago. There are many celebrations that honor the Pachamama when the sowing and harvest time begins. But the main tribute is in August, especially the first day of the month. The celebration starts very early in the morning, with the lightening of incense in each house. Around midday, guests start to arrive at each house, among them neighbors and friends. After the greetings and welcomes, they share lunch. After lunch, the celebration proper starts: they go to the center of the courtyard, where they dig a hole and they feed Mother Land and give her something to drink, putting in the hole coca leaves, alcohol, corn liquor and cigarettes. Then they cover up the hole, burying, in some cases, alcohol bottles and wine. To complete the ceremony, the people present hold hands to express the prevailing spirit of fraternity and, in a circle, they dance around the covered hole to the sound of the Indian flutes and ballads. |
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Activities outdoors |
Trekking
There are many hills and mountains in the region for the practice of trekking. This activity can be practiced by any person as there are endless paths with different levels of difficulty, for persons with no experience at all (in low hills) and also for experienced climbers.
There are also programmed trekking outings, sometimes combined with other activities (overlanding, archeological tourism, flora and fauna watching, etc.).
Mountain Climbing
The Andes are especially suitable for this practice, from small hills up to the highest mountains (over 6000 masl).
The lowest hills can be climbed by persons of all ages and even with no experience at all, combining it with rappel or Tyrolean traverse.
Fishing
In rivers, brooks, dams and lagoons of the region you can practice this sport, fishing different species.
In mountain rivers you can practice salmon fishing.
Mountain Bike
Like trekking, the geography of the region is especially suitable for a mountain bike. Different options with different levels of difficulty are waiting for the amateur of this activity.
Horse rides
Also in mountains and forests, many companies organize this activity, with several programs and circuits, some combined with overlanding (4x4)
Water Sports
In the water mirrors the region hosts you can practice sports such as windsurf, water skiing, sailing, etc.
Hydrotherapy
The most important are the Termas de Reyes; it offers the tourist thermal springs, plus a hotel with all the comforts for the visitor. There is also another important complex called “Aguas Calientes” (hot waters).
Paragliding
Paragliding can be practiced in the area.
4 x 4 Safaris - Overlanding
Jujuy landscape is specially designed for this kind of outings that can be combined with photographic safaris, trekking, sport fishing, sailing among others.
Flora and Fauna Sighting
You can go on programmed trips for birds sighting and the sighting of other animals and flora.
Rural Tourism
Throughout all the area of the Calchaquí Valleys and Lerma Valley there are noble farms and country houses where the tourist has the possibility of being in contact with nature, enjoying a quiet rest and taking part in activities, such as jam, cheese and wine production and other different products. |
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