Tilcara Department
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Departamento de Tilcara Highlights
Located in the heart of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Tilcara is a hub for Andean culture and pre-Hispanic history. This selection covers the area's diverse landmarks, from the 12th-century stone fortifications of the Pucará to the high-altitude botanical gardens and the deep canyon of Garganta del Diablo. Cultural highlights include the regional paintings of the Museo Terry and markets specializing in Andean textiles and produce, while unique local experiences range from llama-led treks to high-altitude viticulture at Bodega Dupont.
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Editor's Choice
This selection highlights the geological and historical landmarks of the Quebrada de Humahuaca near Tilcara. It includes the Garganta del Diablo, a deep canyon featuring a 14-meter waterfall, and viewpoints overlooking the pre-Inca Pucará de Tilcara ruins. The list also features the Tropic of Capricorn monument at Mirador el Monolito and the Posta de Hornillos, a preserved 18th-century colonial station that served as a strategic military site during the Argentine War of Independence.
5 placesScenic Viewpoints & Peaks
Explore the diverse topography of the Quebrada de Humahuaca through these vantage points surrounding Tilcara. This selection ranges from the deep rock fissures of the Garganta del Diablo to the high-altitude pilgrimage site of Cerro Punta Corral. These locations showcase the region's unique geological formations, including the multi-colored sedimentary layers of Cerro El Rosado and the pre-Inca archaeological landscape visible from the Pucará overlook.
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Climate & when to visit
Practical information
- Currency
- Argentine Peso ARS $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 117
- Electricity
- 220 V · 50 HzType C / Type I
- Languages
- Spanish
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +54
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