Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Local walks can take you to even smaller, rural Yavi Chico or along the river to see cave
paintings. A longer excursion takes you to pretty Laguna Colorada.
Iglesia de Yavi
CHURCH
(Marqués Campero s/n; admission by donation; 9am-1pm & 2-6pm)
Built by the local mar-
quis in the late 17th century, Yavi's intriguing church - one of northern Argentina's most
fascinating - preserves stunning altarpieces in sober baroque style, covered in gold leaf
and adorned with excellent paintings and sculptures, mostly from the Cuzco school. The
translucent onyx windows also stand out.
Casa del Marqués Campero
MUSEUM
(Marqués Campero s/n; admission AR$5; 8am-1pm & 2-6:30pm)
The house of the marquis
who built the church in the late 17th century is now a museum. It displays beautifully re-
stored furniture, exhibits on puna life and a charming library.
Sleeping & Eating
As well as a decent campground by the museum (AR$20 per person), Yavi has several
simple places to stay.
La Casona
HOSTEL $
( 422316; mccalizaya@hotmail.com; cnr Pérez & San Martín; dm/d AR$50/220)
Simple but
likeable, this has gnarled wooden floors and rustic rooms with stoves for winter nights.
Hostería Pachamá
GUESTHOUSE $
( 423235;
www.pachamahosteria.net
;
cnr Pérez & RN5; s/d AR$100/200)
At the entrance to
town, with rather charming rooms set around an adobe courtyard, and a pretty eating
area.
Getting There & Away
Remises
(AR$12, 20 minutes) run to Yavi from La Quiaca's Mercado Municipal on
Hipólito Yrigoyen; departures are much more frequent in the early morning. Otherwise,
it's AR$70 in a taxi.
