·         CUYO REGION  

·         Mendoza

Sun, snow, wine!

Argentina's wines are growing in popularity, and most of the vineyards and wine industry are located in Mendoza province, in the Cuyo region. The wine harvest festival, Vendimia, which falls on the first Saturday of March, actually begins in January in various locations around the province and then zeroes in on the city of Mendoza. The celebrations include folkloric festivals, religious ceremonies to bless the grapes, crowning of the Reina Nacional de la Vendimia, sports events and a lot of wine and merriment on into April.

Honoring the region's agricultural bounty, there are also festivals honoring melons and tomatoes, plus the Festival de la Tonada and the Fiesta Folklórica-ecuestre.

The climate in Mendoza is hot and humid during the summer, but tree-lined streets, fountains in the plazas, an afternoon siesta and adapting to the mendocino lifestyle will add to your comfort.

There's much more to do and see in and around Mendoza. (See Mendoza, Argentina from space.) In the center of the city, centered around Plaza Independencia and Plazas España, San Martín, Italia and Chile, you'll want to see:

·                                 Museo Popular Callejero which displays the changes in Mendoza's city streets since its founding in 1561

·                                 Palacio Municipal

·                                 Camarín de la Virgen del Carmen de Cuyo in the Basilica de San Francisco, who was the patron saint of the Army of the Andes, General José de San Martín's army which marched over the Andes to help liberate Chile and Peru

·                                 Ruinas de San Francisco, which was a school built by the Jesuits and taken over by the Franciscan monks

·                                 Parque General San Martín, with the Cerro de la Gloria monument honoring San Martín and his army, is a forested park with a zoo and the amphitheater where many of the Vendimia events take place

Beyond the city limits, you'll see:

·                                 Winery tours, such as those offered by Bodega Toso and Bodega La Rural with their demonstrations of wine making and tastings, of course

·                                 Parque Provincial Aconcagua, where Cerro Aconcagua, at 22974 ft (6962 m), is the highest peak in South America. Climbers need at least two weeks, including acclimatization, to make the ascent. (See Mt. Aconcagua and the Andes from space.) You can take great photos from Laguna Horcones

·                                 Puente del Inca is a natural stone bridge over the Río Mendoza and one of Argentina's natural wonders. The coppery-gold color of the rocks comes from minerals in the water

·                                 If you stop by the Cementerio de los Andinistas, you'll see graves of people of all nationalities, most of them very young, who died on Aconcagua

·                                 Cristo Redentor is a must-see. Erected to mark the border dispute between Argentina and Chile, the statue of Christ the Redeemer at 13200 ft (4000 m) is open only when the road is open. Cannons used in the wars of liberation were melted down to provide the metal for the statue

·                                 Uspallata is a beautiful valley, with the remains of a pre-Colombian mining site and petroglyphs

·                                 Around Malargüe, you'll visit the lakes at La Niña Encantada, LLancanelo, Cavernas de Las Brujas, and the Bosque Petrificado, Petrified Forest

Besides wine tasting, scenic sights and festivals, Mendoza provides year-round sports:

·                                 skiing, of course, at Los Penitentes, Los Molles and Las Leñas

·                                 white water rafting and kayaking on the very fast Río Mendoza

·                                 climbing, hiking and trekking on Cerro Aconcagua and other peaks and foothills

·                                 paragliding from 2997 ft (700m) Cerro Arco

·                                 horseback riding, fishing, and wildlife watching

Whenever you go to Mendoza, take your appetite! Regional foods and wines are sure to please.

Monument dedicated to the Army of the Andes, on the summit of the Cerro de la Gloria.

Gates of General San Martín Park

Valle de Las Leñas en Malargue, Mendoza

Malargüe

In the city, visiting the Pierre Auge Cosmic Rays Observatory, the Conventions Center, the Regional Museum, San Martín Square and the Clock of the Fiftieth Anniversary is also a must.

During January, the city dresses up to celebrate the Goat National Festival and the Lamb Provincial Festival. The warmth and the predisposition of its people are waiting for you at Malargüe to offer all the charms of this singular terroir in Cuyo.

Enjoy Malargüe and feel one thousand adventures in only one destination

Surrounding area of San Rafael. The city is located from 240 km of the provincial capital and 990 km from the federal capital.

San Rafael – Photos

San Rafael is a real touristic choice due to the joint of imposing areas like Valle Grande, Cañón del Atuel, El Nihuil, Los Reyunos Dam and Lake, El Tigre Lake, Agua de Toro Dam, The old 25 de Mayo Village (among others) that provide the tourist with various alternatives to enjoy nature with peace and safety for the whole family.
San Rafael City is the place of departure to go on entertaining activities such as rafting, hiking, mountain bike rides, jet ski, wind surfing, kayak excursions, fishing, diving, horse-riding , motorcycling, four trax excursions, paragliding and rapel which can be enjoyed in an area of incredible natural beauty and rich in geological and paleontologic beds.
The tourist can also visit traditional cellars that produce excellent wines and champagnes or do agrotourism in fruit establishments or vineyards .
The region counts on an airport that operates national flights and one can also get to San Rafael through Nº 40, 143 and 146 National Routes according to the city one departs.
The climate is mild during the whole year being the maximum registered temperature in Summer 33º C and the minimum temperature 15º C. Winter is colder registering temperatures that range from 1º C to 16º C.
San Rafael City is in the heart of Mendoza Province and it is worth visiting it.

·         La Rioja

La Rioja

Settled at the foot of Velasco mountains, La Rioja is the Capital City of the homonimous province. It was founded with the name of Ciudad de Todos los Santos de la Nueva Rioja by the name of the Spanish Region and it is imposing and beautiful because of its valleys, mountains, rivers and narrow passes.
The climate of La Rioja City is dry and hot with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC in Summer and from 5ºC to 20ºC in Winter.
Topographically, the area is arid due to the dryness of the air and to the sand lay which is sensitive to the hot action from the sun.
In order to get to this area, one can do it by plane arriving at "Capitán Vicente A. Almonacid" Airport 7 Km away from the city center.
La Rioja city is a joint of antiquity and modernity - narrow streets, low houses, museums, historical monuments, churches and convents contrast with a dinamic commercial centre providing the tourist with an excellent cultural alternative.
La Rioja also presents interesting chances of adventure and contemplative tourism, agrotourism in the vineyards and wine cellars that allow the tourist to taste the various fragances and flavours of Rioja wines.
From the city, one can go through Nº75 National Route to Las Padercitas, a national monument that has walls from the end of the XVI Century where San Francisco Solano with his cross and violin evangelized the natives from Yacampis Valley.
Another recommended circuit to make is the Dam Los Sauces- a beautiful mirror of water to fish pejerrey and practise water sports.
At the top of Cerro de la Cruz (Cross Hill), 1,680 m high, there is a launching pad to practise hand gliding or paragliding.
Nightlife in La Rioja offers casino, discos and pubs that cover the demand of different tastes and ages. 

·         San Luis

San Luis

Capital City of the homonimous province, San Luis was founded in 1594 with the name of "San Luis de Loyola Nueva Medina del Río Seco" and is located at the foot of the "Sierras Grandes" (Big Mountains) by the river Chorrillos in the area called "Punta de los Venados".
The climate is mediterranean of temperate zone, balanced all the year long with an average annual temperature of 17º C being the maximum temperature 33º C and the minimum temperature 3ºC.
The relief of this area presents mountains with different shapes and heights and, among them, great plains outstand.
There is an airport which is 7 km away from the city centre and one can also get to this place through Nº 7 National Route.
The city keeps the traditional features of the colonial style with big rambling houses, big residences, high canopies and sunny patios with an outstanding progressive and vigorous style. It offers attractions, stories and services that assure the tourist the enjoyment of San Luis richess.
Amusing walks in the city include walks along tracks with thick woods in the Centenary Park or the Park of the Nations .
A visit to the Cathedral cannot be put off. It has a neoclassical style with Corinthian columns, twin towers and a hemispherical cupola.
There are also museums such as the History Museum, the Natural Sciences Private Museum and Dora Ochoa De Masramón provincial Museum , all of them show objects that give evidence of the history, legend and important findings in the region.
Sport fishing and water sports fans can enjoy themselves in the near dams called La Florida, Luján and La Huertita.
Near San Luis, one can also enjoy the excellent thermal waters of Balde or San Jerónimo which have springs that provide one with therapeutic, reconstituent and invigorating actions.
Appart from that , one can visit picturesque towns and villages where the landscape, the stories and the warmth of the people make San Luis the ideal place to relax.
The Capital City of San Luis gives one the chance of living unique experiences in imposing landscapes that invite one to discover the past, live adventures and contemplate the surrounding natural monuments. 

·         San Juan

San Juan

Capital City of the homonimous province, San Juan City is a charming and fertile oasis surrounded by mountains.
To get to this region of the country one can do it by plane arriving at "Las Chacritas Airport" which is 12 km away from San Juan city to the southeast or by car or bus through Nº 7 National Route till the intersection with Nº 40 National Route in Mendoza City and from that joint to the north till destination.
The city has a privileged climate with maximum temperatures of 35º C and minimum temperatures of 19º C in Summer while , in Winter, they range from 13º C to 0º C.
San Juan City features modern buildings with wide streets, attractive avenues and sidewalks with woods which provide one with beautiful natural, cultural and relaxing sites.
The region is a picturesque natural environment of mountains, streams and narrow passes that make this place the ideal one for those who want to enjoy nature.
An excursion to know the imposing cellars that join tradition with modern technology gives one the chance of getting to know the secrets in the manufacture of the wines that outstand in the world.
Located in the city center and faithful witness of San Juan History, 25 de Mayo Square is the ideal place for the relaxation and amusement of the tourist.
To the west, Dam de Ullúm, Zonda Narrow Pass and Rivadavia Fauna Park provide one with the chance of enjoying the sun of San Juan in camping sites, cottages and places to practise water sports.
To the east of the city, on the oriental slope of Sierras pampeanas, The Fertile Valley is situated offering its people's warmth and a magnificent environment that attracts the tourist at once.
The unlosable "Valle de la Luna" (Valley of the Moon) , 330 km away from the Capital City of the Province and immersed in Ischigualasto Natural Provincial Park, bases its worth and importance in the wild landscape, in the cultural history and in the paleontologic richess of the area.
In the surroundings of San Juan, there is a favourable setting to practise mountain sports, hand gliding, fishing in rivers and streams, horse -riding and four track excursions in the hills with whatever is needed to enjoy adventure and nature. 

·         MOUNTAIN RANGE

·         Cordoba

Heartland of Argentina

Córdoba, capital of Córdoba province, is located at the northern tip of a triangle between Santiago, Chile and Buenos Aires. Called the Heartland of Argentina for its location in the geographical center of the country, Córdoba has a strong colonial history blending with modern economic growth.

The city lies in a fertile, agricultural area, watered by the Primero river, also called Río Suquia, which runs through the city.

The province is scenic, with other rivers, lakes and valleys. Together with the mild climate, this was an ideal spot for early settlement on the colonial route between Lima and the Atlantic.

Founded before Buenos Aires, Córdoba was the first capital of the country and is now Argentina's second most important city. It's growing in commercial importance, with an automobile industry and an expanding tourism industry. The combination of colonial past, modern buildings and a convenient base for exploring the nearby Andes and the Pampas make Córdoba a favored spot for conventions and language schools. Its location provides the arena for many adventure and/or extreme sports.

Getting There and Around

·                                 Daily domestic flights from Buenos Aires, Mendoza and other Argentine cities, plus international flights from Latin American cities. All flights, by Varig, Aerolineas Argentinas, Transbrasil, Lloyd Aeroboliviano, SW, Austral, LAPA, Dinar, TAN, and Andesmar, arrive and depart from Tallavera Airport, a thirty-minute cab ride from central Córdoba. There are also some Cheap flights to Córdoba, Argentina - Pajas Blancas Airport.

·                                 Córdoba's new bus station is more than just a place to catch a bus. With banks, a pharmacy, a travel agency, first aid, day care, telephones, post office, shops and restaurants, it serves a number of bus companies providing service to and from many Argentine cities. Long distance busses offer free movies, free meals and comfortable service.

·                                 Around town, black and yellow metered taxis.

·                                 Take a city tour on red British double decker bus.

When to Go

Though the seasons vary, Córdoba's weather in fall is pleasantly warm, with mostly sunny days and some rain. Winter is cold and dry. Spring starts the humid weather, as the rainy season begins and continues through the summer with daily thunderstorms.

Places to Visit

Alta Gracia, Capilla del Monte, Cosquin, Jesus Maria, La Falda, Mina Clavero, Villa Carlos Paz, Rio Ceballos, Santa Rosa de Calamuchita, Villa Cura Brochero, Merlo, Villa General.

Food and Drink

Like the rest of Argentina, people in Córdoba like their meat. Argentine cuisine varies a little from province to province, and in Córdoba, the traditional asado, locro, stew with corn as a primary ingredient, empanadas and lomito (skirt steak) sandwiches, are popular, as is Bagna Cauda, the anchovy dip for vegetables and bread that Italian immigrants brought with them to Argentina.

Naturally, all these dishes are enjoyed with an Argentinian Wine.

Córdoba - Photos

Popularly known as "La Docta", Córdoba is the capital city of the homonimous province. This historical city was born due to the wish of linking The Alto Perú with The Río de la Plata in the so-called Camino Real. Córdoba is the second biggest city in Argentina and the most important one in the central region of the country. The relief has a slight steep slope towards the Sierras Chicas in the valley of the Suquía River and the average maximum temperature is 24ºC, the minimum being 11ºC.

Tourist destination chosen because of its history and impressive landscapes, Córdoba has attractive and surprising places for the visitor. A straight way of getting to this city is by plane arriving at Pajas Blancas International Airport.
Córdoba is called La Docta due to the fact that there are important universities here, and also "Ciudad de las Campanas" (The City of the Bells) because both Franciscans and Dominicans built up many churches. It puts together the typical attractions of big cities with a lifestyle in contact with nature.

Along the streets and avenues, one can admire the colonial architecture as well as modern buildings and charming green areas such as Parque Sarmiento, which was designed at the end of the XIX Century. Córdoba is also an important industrial center where there is a strong production in the metallurgical branch, being the most outstanding factories The Military Factory of Planes and the Renault and Fiat Companies.

Tourists can go on amusing tours that include San Martín Square, the hundred-year-old Cathedral, the historical Cabildo (Chapter House), Trejo's House and different museums. Only a few kilometers away from Córdoba City, tourists can go on quad excursions, mountain bike rides or practise paragliding in one of the most beautiful regions of Argentina.

And also nightlife in Córdoba has many cultural and entertainment alternatives. It's a city to be fully enjoyed. 

Villa Carlos Paz

Linked up to the provincial capital city through a modern highway and located in the south of Punilla Valley, Villa Carlos Paz is the most visited destination of the region. San Roque lake framing the city is the ideal place to enjoy relaxing activities. Some of the services offered here include the facilites to practise water sports like canoeing, swimming, sailing, windsurfing or going on excursions in "catamaranes" (boats).

The strategic location of Villa Carlos Paz makes it the ideal departing site to organize tours or excursions to the four cardinal points. To the north, one can ride along the whole Valley of Punilla; to the west , one can enjoy the adventure of riding through Los Gigantes; to the southeast one can arrive at Traslasierra through the road of Altas Cumbres: while to the south one finds the area of the big dams and the well known Calamuchita Valley. The air of the mountains and the beautiful landscapes invite the tourist to enjoy activities like hicking, mountain bike or horse-riding excursions, rappel and fishing - all of them overwhelming experiences.

Nightlife in Villa Carlos Paz is very important and is shown in the amount of discoes, show theatres, restaurants, cafeterias and the casino that provides the city with a special splendour. There are nearby cities to visit on daily excursions such as Capilla del Monte, La Cumbre and La Falda. 

Mina Clavero

The city of Mina Clavero is the most emblematic destination of the Valle de Traslasierra, in the west of Córdoba province. Located amid the mountain ranges of "Achala" and "de Pocho" at 920 meters above sea level, it has a gifted climate due to the amount of warm days and cool nights with low percentages of humidity.

Mina Cavero offers the possibility of enjoying hicking, horse riding, ecotourism, mountain bike rides, fourtrax motorcycles, paragliding panoramic flights, fishing from a bote in the lake, visits to archaeological sites or to beaches beside the most clear and limpid water. At night, one can go to discos, pubs, a casino or a bingo.

This peaceful and safe region has a low environmental contamination due to the fact that it is an ozone satured area because of the mineral composition of the mountains. Nearby, one can visit cities like Villa Dolores, Merlo or go on the known Traslasierra circuit that invites one to enjoy adventure tourism activities since it has a wild landscape that charms all the senses.

To sum up, Mina Clavero has whatever is necessary to enjoy and fully live the imposing frame of the Sierras Grandes. 

·         NORTHERN REGION

The provinces included in this area are Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Chaco and Formosa. This corridor displays the wide diversity enveloping the North of Argentina: rainforests, yunga forests, valleys, ravines and the mythical high plateau or puna, with the intermingled pre-Columbian cultures characteristic of the area.
Worldwide known due to its magnificent natural sceneries and the settlements where time seems to have stopped, this area gives travelers the possibility to travel back to the times of hispanic colonization. Buildings from those days can still be seen in cities like Salta or San Miguel de Tucuman.
Excursions such as the Train to the Clouds present the Puna with a strong contrast against the eternal snow on the Andes Mountain Range. The Humahuaca Ravine, surrounded by multicolored mounts and slopes covered in cardons, offers tourists unforgettable moments of beholding.
Tapestries, textiles made with fine threads, sheep, llama or alpaca wool ponchos, gold and silver works and baskets of vegetal fiber are some of the typical crafts tourists can purchase in the area.
Another attraction of singular beauty and color are the popular festivals, during which pagan rituals honoring Pacha Mama -"mother earth" with delicious regional dishes are held.
The Río Hondo hot spring waters, with their worldwide known healing power, complete the tourist offer of the area. 

·         Catamarca

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca -

Capital City of the province, San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca is situated in the northwest of the country, by Del Valle river and at the bottom of Ambato Hill.
Semiarid region, at 543 mts. above the sea level, it is located in a valley surrounded by Ambato and Ancasti Mountains. High mountains, rivers and lagoons make this area an ideal place for excursion lovers.
The climate is continental mild with an annual average temperature of 20ºC in the East and centre with maximum temperatures of 45ºC in Summer, according to records. In Winter, the temperature goes from 20ºC to 5ºC and, in the area of the high mountains, minimum temperatures reach 25ºC below zero.
One can get to San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca by plane to "Felipe Varela" airport only a few kilometres away, operating daily inter-provincial flights of three companies and three weekly regional flights.
Catamarca is a quechua word that means "Fortress in the Side" and refers to the topographic location of San Fernando del Valle City.
The place is chosen by tourists from all over the world due to its many natural and cultural attractions. Activities like hiking, mountain-bike rides, horse riding, quad excursions and fascinating historical and archaelogical circuits are offered.
The architecture of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca shows typically colonial red roofs with big entrances and patios of sun. It is framed by four avenues that embrace the city rhythm. It is suggested to visit the Cathedral with its neoclasical style, the Main Square called "25 de Mayo" and having a special design, the Archaeological, Crafts, Art, and Sports Museums, apart from the well-known Cavern of the "Virgen del Valle".
In the Winter, San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca celebrates the "Fiesta Nacional del Poncho" (The Poncho National Festival) where ponchoes, decorated strips, tapestries, blankets, carpets and other regional weaves are shown.
Towards the mountains, a few kilometers away from the city centre, one can visit dream places like "La Cuesta del Portezuelo", "La Puerta", "El Rodeo" or "El Juncal" and "Las Pirquitas" dams, where water activities can be enjoyed.
There is no doubt that San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca is an excellent place to enjoy its landscapes and its people's hospitality. 

·         Salta

Salta

Lying on the Lerma Valley, Salta is the capital city of the homonimous province. It is situated in one of the most fertile and nicest sites ever created by nature in this region. It is located at 1,187 meters above sea level, at the bottom of Mounts 20 de Febrero and San Bernardo.
Summer is mild and Winter is warm and dry, with records of an annual average temperature of 22ºC, which makes the city an ideal place to live or visit.
"El Aybal " airport, 9 km away from the city through National Route Nº 51, connects Salta to Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Tucumán, Jujuy, and other cities. International flights operate from time to time. One can also get to the city through National Routes Nº 9 and Nº 34.

The Hispanic architecture of the city outstands from the other cities in the country. The colonial spirit from the times of the foundation remains in its houses, streets, hundred-year-old monuments and narrow sidewalks surrounded by the mountains nearby.
The city tour includes sightseeing its numerous statues, visits to the San Francisco Church, the Cathedral and the interesting historical and anthropological museums.
In the outskirts, there are different excursions to go on , being the one called "El Tren a las Nubes" (The Train in the Clouds) the most attractive of them all. It consists of a train journey that goes through the clouds as it crosses The Andes at 4,220 mts. above the sea level.
Undoubtedly, visiting the city means tasting the worldwide known " empanadas" from Salta. 

 
Cafayate

Cafayate is situated 183 km away from the capital city of the province through Nº 68 National Road. It is the main city in the district of Cafayate and has become the most important site in the Calchaquí Valleys.
Located at 1,660 m above sea level , Cafayate is well known because of its famous torrontes wine product of the exquisite combination of temperature and humidity that provides the ideal environment to the growth of the sweet and deep fruit flavor.
Getting to know its streets, its houses and mainly its people is a pleasant experience due to the fact that tourism is an important activity for the town.
One cannot miss to observe the unique architecture of the Cathedral, the flowery main square, the picturesque stone mill or the wine museums.
Among other interesting excursions, one can visit wine cellars, taste wines, get to know colourful Las Conchas gorge or go for a stroll among Quilmes ruins while enjoying the outstanding waterfalls of Colorado river or Santa Teresita Hill.
Not far from Cafayate, one can visit Salta, Coronel Moldes or Cachi cities along the unforgettable Calchaquí Valleys. 

·         Jujuy

Located in the extreme northwest of the country, at the borders with Chile and Bolivia, Jujuy is an important and still growing activity, tourism in the area brings a number of Argentine tourists (80%), tourists from other South American countries (12%) and Europeans (7%). Most tourists head for San Salvador de Jujuy to start their exploration of the province. The Horacio Guzmán international airport, 34 km from San Salvador, connects the province with Buenos Aires, Córdoba, and some destinations in Bolivia.

Apart from the fantastic contrast of land colours and formations, tourists are attracted also by the strong aboriginal roots in the culture of Jujuy. Aymará and Quechua cultures coexist in the area, and ruins of the Incas are well conserved.

Tourists who come to Jujuy visit the area of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its Cerro de los Siete Colores, Pucará de Tilcara, Salinas Grandes and many small towns. Other less frequent destinations include the Calilegua National Park in the Yungas jungle, La Quiaca, Laguna de Pozuelos, and Laguna Guayatayoc.

La Quiaca

La Quiaca is a city situated in the plateau of Jujuy Puna in the Argentinian- Bolivian frontier.
It is separated from Bolivia by La Quiaca river and limits to the north with Villazón town –Bolivia, to the west with Ojo de Agua Town, to the east with Sansana Town and to the south with La Florida Town.
Located in a wonderful valley surrounded by hills, La Quiaca has dry land and a large scope of temperatures.
In the Northern Puna, this city is the only to offer basic services to the tourist, being one of the most important sites in the Argentinian Northwest.
You can reach the capital of the province– San Salvador de Jujuy– by a bus line that rides along National Road Number 9.
The city becomes turistically important due to the wonderful puno landscapes, to the plasted adobe buildings, to the mythical regional celebrations that pay homage to mother land - Pachamama- and , also, due to its people– the coyas- who wear a wide variety of colours on their clothes.
Coming across the most interesting villages and towns of the northwest, which are scattered in a region that was inhabited by th Incas before the Spanish colonization, tourists experience the great discovery of a millenary culture as they go along the surroundings.
Pozuelos Lagoon, Yavi, Seven Brothers Hill , and the whole Puna tour are some of the most important places to visit.
Care should be taken in order not to have mountain sickness by people who visit the zone and are not used to high places.  

Humahuaca

Humahuaca is situated in the west of Jujuy Province, 126 km away from Horacio Guzmán International Airport, which is located in San Salvador de Jujuy City, capital city of the Province; and at 2,939 meters above the sea level, on the right verge of Nº 9 National Road.
Due to the uneven topography of this land, the region presents rather different climates: high temperatures (38ºC) are registered during the day, while considerable lower temperatures are registered at night ( -10º) , and this changes according to the season.
This is a colonial city: its worth walking narrow paved streets with streetlamps and adobe houses made Humahuaca one of the most important trade centers of Alto Perú until the end of the XIX Century.
Worldwide known due to the imposing Quebrada de Humahuaca, professed as Humanity Heritage by UNESCO, shows a heavenly landscape where Río Grande flows and where great archaeological beds are found in colourful hills.
In this region, tourists get in touch with Hispano-America roots in a landscape made of valleys and narow paths where Indigenous and Spanish cutures merged.
There are other unlosable touristic sites to visit that include archaeological ruins like Coctaca, Uquía, Peñas Blancas and Chulín: and also The Independence Monument and the Regional Achaeological Museum and other places in the city which are really attractive.
Due to the altitude in which all these touristic sites are located, it is highly recommended to walk slowly in order to avoid having mountain sickness that may be caused by the oxygen decrease.