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La Quiaca: Argentina
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La Quiaca
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Right by the Bolivian border you can find La Quiaca, a small town 3400 meters above sea level. Its name comes from the Quisca tongue, used by the Aymara people, who used the word ?quiaca? for the rock they used to shave cattle.
Today, La Quiaca is one of the most important towns in the argentinian northwest, which features all the necessary infraestructure to receive tourists all year.
The landscapes are the favorite postcard for those who travel to La Quiaca, where people can visit nearby towns, most of which still preserve buildings constructed with mud, just like in colony times. Traditions are still alive as well.
In the neighbor towns you can see Santa Victoria, known as an outside-museum. Its streets are elevated and its streets are made with small stones, constructing a unique sight in the area. Another place of importance is Casabindo, with 16th century buildings and a beautiful cathedral where every 15th of August you can be part of the celebration known as Toreo de la Vilcha.
In october, you can go to the Pot Party (fiesta de la olla), also called Manca Fiesta, which brings people together from all over in the second week of the month to party and exchange goods. It?s the most importane exchange party in the area, and the only celebration of its kind still existing in the country.
- Attractions
Visiting a town by the border, with plenty of movement. A chance to participate in the provincial celebrations. You can also visit the Bolivian town of Vilazon, cross the International Bridge and visit historic landmarks in the center of the town.
You can also be a part of the Fiesta de la Olla, where people exchange goods of all kinds and prices. It?s the only celebration of its type still being done in Argentina.
- Activities
- Walks and horseback riding, observation of flora and fauna, excursions, photography. Historic tourism, adventure activities.
- Location
- 289 km. from Jujuy, in the frontier of Bolivia.
- How to get there
RN 9. From Buenos Aires: RN 9, RN 34, RN 9.
By air, to Jujuy, and then by land to La Quiaca (289 Km.)
- When to go
- All year
- Climate
- Puna. Plenty of rain in the summer.
- Services
- Accomodations, food services, excursions, service stations, customs office, police station.
- Surroundings
- Humahuaca, Jujuy, Santa Victoria, Santa Catalina, Casabindo, Salta, Susques, Volcán, Yavi, Rinconada, Laguna de los Pozuelos, Puna.
Travel services in La Quiaca
| Hotels near La Quiaca | Stars | City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all Hotels in Jujuy | |||
| Hotel El Manantial del Silencio |  |
Purmamarca | |
| El Huancar Apart Hotel | |
San Salvador de Jujuy | |
| Jujuy Palace Hotel | |
San Salvador de Jujuy | |
| La Comarca | |
Purmamarca | |
| Marques de Tojo Hotel | |
Purmamarca | |
