Located in the Andean Northwest region of Argentina, the province of Jujuy (pronounced hoo-hwe') is composed of an arid landscape with salt mines and therapeutic thermal spas and has an indigenous Indian culture. The capital city of San Salvador de Jujuy was once a stopover for colonial mule traders. The Mercado del Sur is a time-honored Indian market within the city where vendors dressed in traditional clothing sell homemade crafts, foods, and textiles.
Road Through A Purmamarca Salt Mine
A place of interest is the Quebrada de Humahuaca, or Humahuaca Gorge. Running 97 miles north to south, it was at one time a route for the Incas. The deep valley of the gorge was caused by the erosion of the Rio Grande.
One of the most aesthetically pleasing destinations in Jujuy is the Cerro de los Siete Colores, or Hill of Seven Colors. The village of Purmamarca sits at the base of these colorful hills surrounded by adobe buildings of pre-Hispanic origins.
Hill of Seven Colors Video
The Calilegua National Park is a 188,587-acre subtropical high jungle forest with rich flora and fauna. The park has summits over 9000 feet. Over 260 species of birds reside in the forest. Within the park one can view the inhospitable plains of the Gran Chaco bordering Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Brazil from the 11,808-foot Mount Hermoso.
The province is easily accessed by the Governor Horacio Guzman International Airport, located 17 miles southeast of the capital city.
Flights and car rental can be arranged from Buenos Aires and other Argentine cities. The airport code for Guzman International is "JUJ". You can also find and compare rates for hotel accommodations and package deals in the province.
The climate in this unique province is mild and subtropical with temperature ranges of 60-82F in the summer (16-28C), and 39-68F in the winter (4-20C).
is the Cerro de los Siete Colores, or Hill of Seven Colors. The village of Purmamarca sits at the base of these colorful hills surrounded by adobe buildings of pre-Hispanic origins. 
