Visit Jujuy


Jujuy is a province located in the northwest of Argentina. It's known for its stunning natural beauty, with majestic mountains, lush valleys and blazing red rock formations. Jujuy is also home to a variety of cultural sites, including churches and edifices dating back to the colonial period as well as museums that tell the story of local history and indigenous cultures.

For tourists, one must-see destination in Jujuy is Quebrada de Humahuaca. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features multi-colored rock formations and traditional villages that give visitors a glimpse of life centuries ago. Another popular tourist attraction is Salinas Grandes - an expansive salt flat that stretches for miles under the Andean sky.

One fascinating historical fact about Jujuy is that it was once part of the ancient Incan Empire until it was conquered by Spanish forces in 1592. Since then, Jujuy has gone through several changes of hands before becoming part of modern day Argentina in 1853.
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