Jujuy Heritage & Ruins

Jujuy’s heritage spans millennia, from the pre-Hispanic stone fortresses of the Pucará de Rinconada to the colonial legacy of the Marquisate of Tojo in Yavi. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca, where ancient Inca road segments intersect with major landmarks of the Argentine War of Independence. Highlights include the 18th-century architecture of Yavi, the monumental bronze sculptures in Humahuaca, and the well-preserved petroglyphs of the high Puna region.

Quebrada de Humahuaca

The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a narrow mountain valley located in the province of Jujuy in northwest Argentina, 1,649 km north of Buenos…

Torre de Santa Bárbara

An 18th-century adobe bell tower, the sole remnant of a colonial chapel that served as a strategic lookout during the Argentine War of Independence.

Monumento a los Héroes de la lndependencia

A massive bronze monument by Ernesto Soto Avendaño honoring the Northern Army and indigenous soldiers who fought in over a dozen battles for Argentine independence.

Museo Histórico Provincial Casa Hacienda de Yavi del Marquesado de Tojo

The 18th-century residence of the Marquises of Tojo, featuring colonial architecture, period furniture, and historical archives from the only noble estate in the former Viceroyalty.

Pucará de Rinconada

A pre-Columbian stone fortress situated on a volcanic outcrop, featuring defensive walls and residential structures typical of high-altitude Andean settlements.

Camino Inca

A preserved section of the Qhapaq Ñan, the extensive Inca road system that facilitated trade and communication across the Andean highlands.

Antigal de La Huerta

An archaeological site comprising the ruins of a pre-Hispanic settlement with stone dwellings, granaries, and agricultural terraces.

Petroglifos Laguna Colorada

A collection of ancient rock carvings depicting camelids, human figures, and geometric symbols, located near the town of Yavi in the high Puna region.