About
Jujuy is a province in the northwest of Argentina, set in the high country that runs along the Andes towards the borders with Bolivia and Chile. It is the kind of destination you choose for its landscapes and its cultural life rather than for a single famous sight.
The landscape
The province is known for its dramatic scenery. Visitors come across colourful rock formations, where layers of stone show a wide range of reds, ochres and greens, and across high-altitude plateaus that feel open and far from the bustle of the cities. The scale of the country here is one of the main reasons people make the journey, and the changing light over the hills gives every day a different character.
Cultural heritage
Jujuy has a strong indigenous heritage, shaped by the Quechua and Aymara peoples who have lived in the region for generations. Their language, traditions and way of life remain part of everyday culture in the province, and a visit offers a chance to see that presence in local communities, crafts and celebrations. Travellers who are interested in how people have adapted to high, dry country will find much to read into the landscape and its inhabitants.
What the visit is like
- A slower, outdoors-focused trip, built around scenery and open country
- A chance to learn about Quechua and Aymara culture in the places where it is lived
- A base in the northwest of Argentina, close to neighbouring Bolivia and Chile
Because Jujuy is a whole province rather than a single site, the best approach is to plan around the areas and communities that interest you most. Check travel arrangements and conditions before you go, as the high altitude and remote roads can affect how you move between places.
