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Quebrada de Humahuaca
The magnificent Quebrada de Humahuaca is a geological
marvel, a canyon steeped in Argentinian history. As the road
rises beyond Purmamarca, the technicolor strata of the walls
of the Río Grande Valley are revealed. At dawn and sunset,
shades of rose, emerald, violet, and every hue of yellow and
brown can be seen glowing on the rocky surface. Adding
human warmth to this beautiful landscape is a cluster of
towns that hold fiercely to native traditions. The indigenous
communities pay homage to the Pachamama of their
ancestors and every festival is celebrated with a colorful
carnival parade and wonderful folk concerts.
Shops selling traditional clothes and
crafts, Tilcara
.
Tilcara
The liveliest of the
quebrada
towns,
Tilcara is the site of an important
pucará
(pre-Columbian fortification)
that was discovered in 1903 and
reconstructed in the 1950s.
El Aguilar
Maimará
is a charming
village nestling next to a hill
known as Painter's Palette.
JUJUY
Huacalera
Posta de Hornillos
The restored site was
once the residence
of General Belgrano
during the inde-
pendence struggle
.
Tilcara
Maimará
Purmamarca
Tumbaya
Volcán
León
Ocloyas
San Salvador
de Jujuy
.
Purmamarca
Apart from the multihued rock strata on
Cerro
de Siete Colores
(Hill of Seven Colors), this town
is also famous for its artisanal markets.
Salta
For hotels and restaurants see pp278-83 and pp288-99
