Hostels in TILCARA, ARGENTINA

City Tilcara – A Peaceful Place with Lots of Freshness

City Tilcara is a peaceful and pleasant place located alongside the Rio Grande in the Jujuy province of Argentina. Apart from offering beautiful landscapes and a number of archaeological sites, the city is also known for its rich traditions and variety of festivals round the year.

Accommodation Options
Budget hotels and youth hostel accommodations are among the best options to have a stay in the city. Luxury hotels are also available for the tourists who are ready to spend more. Accommodations near the bus terminal and tourist office are clean and peaceful. As it is a small city, finding accommodation in any part of the city is an easy task.

Spanish and English are the two most commonly spoken languages of Tilcara.

History
One of the most exciting settlements in the Humahuaca Ravine, Tilcara was founded in the year 1568. The aborigin tribe that had been living in the area since pre-Columbus time named the city. It was in the 18th century that the city started prospering and was noticed as an important tourist spot.

Popular Places
Popularly known as the archaeological capital of the Jujuy province, Tilcara has a number of archaeological and historical sites of tourist interest. Pucará de Tilcara, for example, is a fortress built by the original inhabitants of the city. In addition, one can find a number of museums in the city. Paintings Museum, Sculptures Museum and Carnival Museum are some of the most interesting places to visit.

The Tilcara Interdisciplinary Institute Museum is also a worthy place to visit. A number of colonial churches are also accommodated by the city. Jardin Botanico de Altura, the botanical garden in the city is a beautiful place to visit.

Getting Around
You can get around the city of Tilcara on foot, as it is a small city. Hire a professional guide who can help you explore the archaeological sites of the city with ease.

Places of Entertainment
Hiking and biking are two of the most enjoyable activities while being in Tilcara. Horse riding is another good way to have fun while spending vacations in the city. You can take a walk to the Throat of the Devil that features a mesmerizing waterfall. A visit to the Quebrada de Humuhuaca canyons is also recommended. In addition, you can enjoy the dune buggy rides at the nearby sand dunes. Trek excursions to the Morado Hill are also among the activities of entertainment.

Summertime festivals and Easter time celebrations are the best events to visit the city. The Chicha Festival and the Pachamama Festival are other events one can plan to attend in the city.

Currency
Argentine Peso is the official currency of Tilcara. It is divided into 100 centavos. Before you begin the travel, learn about the currency exchange rates from news on the web.

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