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    Jujuy has among its borders many of the most beautiful landscapes in Argentina, but also many places of great cultural value and activities of all kinds for tourists. In order for you to have more precise references, we bring you this quick guide to travel to Jujuy. The idea is that you can familiarize yourself with this destination and better plan your itinerary. 

    HOW TO GET TO JUJUY?

    Jujuy has a main commercial airport that is used to travel throughout the province. The airport, whose name is Gobernador Horacio Guzmán (identified with the initials JUJ), is located a few kilometers from the capital and is the fastest way to get there.

    Another excellent way to access it’s by land, through buses. For this, there are several companies that make this trip from different points of Jujuy and other cities in the country. Traveling in your own car is also an excellent option, understanding that the routes in general are in very good condition.

    Consult more details of the routes you must take and the transport companies that are operational, in our special article on how to get to Jujuy.

    WHAT TO DO IN JUJUY?

    Throughout the entire province of Jujuy there are many places to visit and a variety of activities to do for all tastes and types of travelers (solo, family, adventurers, nature and culture lovers). Thus, you can confirm it in our special note on the best excursions in Jujuy. In short, there is a lot to do in this Argentine place.

    This province has must-sees such as: San Salvador, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Tilcara, Hornocal, Salinas Grandes, Calilegua National Park, Las Yungas, etc. At Moebius we have travel itineraries that combine the best sites and tours based on your type of trip, duration and tastes. Contact our specialists and set up your schedule with the help of the experts!

    WHAT TO EAT IN JUJUY?

    Jujeña gastronomy is another attraction of the province. Throughout its territory you can taste very diverse local dishes that, besides being delicious, present us with the flavors of each region. Among these we have: tortillas, locro or tamales.

    Take a look at our special article on what to eat in Jujuy. You can taste them not only in the most famous places in the province, but also in popular restaurants and street stalls. 

    THE CLIMATE OF JUJUY

    Jujuy has a significant number of sunny days a year, offering a very benign and pleasant climate for tourism in general. Despite the temperature changes, typical of the regions and seasons, Jujuy can be visited at any time, guaranteeing a wonderful experience. 

    However, it is important to have some considerations when visiting some areas. For this reason, we recommend that you read our written work on the climate in Jujuy. You will have a more precise reference on this subject and, in this sense, it will be easier for you to define when to travel. Also check the  seasons to travel to this wonderful place.

    This quick guide to travel to Jujuy summarizes the most important information for a traveler. In case you require more information about this wonderful province, you just have to contact our travel specialists. Additionally, they will advise you on everything you need, including reservations for accommodation, excursions and even air tickets

    During Lent -forty days before Holy Week– are celebrated Carnivals in Quebrada de Humahuaca, a festival that has become the most popular in northwestern Argentina, but more specifically in the province of Jujuy and the towns in this area in particular. 

    It is a must! So if you plan to visit Jujuy between February and March, we recommend that you coordinate everything so that you can coincide with the carnival festivities. Our travel specialists can help you put together your itinerary. In this case, you just have to send a WhatsApp

    BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CARNIVAL OF BROKEN HUMAHUACA

      Carnival as celebration reaches American territory in the XV century A.C. by hand of the Spaniards, who already had as part of their traditions and customs. However, they allowed the natives to maintain certain rituals within the celebration.

    Currently, the carnivals in Quebrada de Humahuaca combine Spanish customs (such as the use of masks and costumes that maintain equality in the celebration) with rituals linked to the Pachamama. The goal is to honor the deity of Mother Earth

    This can also be understood as a short and adapted version of the Inca festival of Kapaj Inti Rami, which used to take place between December and March and in which people drank, sang, ate and danced to a halt.

    To summarize, we can say that the Carnival of the Quebrada de Humahuaca is a mixture of indigenous, Spanish and Creole traditions, but as this place is an obligatory step towards Peru and Bolivia, it has assumed -in a certain way- the music and some characteristics of those countries.

    THE CARNESTOLENDA CELEBRATION 

    The Carnival begins in each community with the unearthing of the devil, which is usually called Coludo or Pujllay and symbolizes the celebration of a mound of stones called Apacheta –represented by a rag doll that was buried at the end of the last carnival-. The repressed desires are released and during the celebration it is allowed to consume alcohol freely since the moral precepts are put aside.

    As is typical of this tradition, throughout the carnival there is dance and music performed with native instruments such as erkenchos, anatas, charangos and bombos. The inhabitants who participate in this event dress in colorful costumes, making use of bells and masks to disguise themselves. 

    Another custom is to soak your face with flour, talcum powder and streamers while basil branches are distributed. 

    The Quebrada de Humahuaca Carnival lasts eight days. With the sun the comparsas function as invitations, the participants dance carnavalitos through the streets and, at nightfall, they dance in the premises.

    After 8 days of celebrations, the carnival closes with the burial of the devil. The activity is carried out with offerings of alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and coca leaves, saying goodbye until the following year.

    The largest and most multitudinous festivities take place in the city ​​of Humahuaca, the most important in the Quebrada. Learn more about this wonderful destination and all that it offers by clicking on the link.

      Carnival in Humahuaca are some of the most important festivals of Argentina and you have to live them. So if you are thinking of traveling to Jujuy between February and March, do not hesitate to coincide with this celebration. For advice and reservations contact our travel specialists. It will be a pleasure to contribute on your experience! 

    Jujuy is one of the most touristic provinces of Argentina and, therefore, receives a large number of national and international tourists. However, how do you get to Jujuy? Although sections of the road still need to be improved, it is quite developed, which means that you can access by plane or by land.

    It all depends on your tastes, travel itinerary or just what is most comfortable for you. This province has a tourist infrastructure according to the flow of visitors it receives. Next, we share specific data of each of the routes and means of transport that exist for this province located in the northwest of the country

    TRAVEL TO JUJUY BY LAND

    Jujuy can be reached easily by car from almost anywhere in the country despite the distances. The main access roads to the province are the Routes Nationals 9 and 34.

    From Buenos Aires, for example, the trip lasts about 18/19 hours since the journey that is traveled is about 1500 kilometers, always depending on which part of the province they leave and to which part they go. You can make the trip almost entirely by RN 34. It is also advisable to cut the trip with 1 night of accommodation at some point along the way and enjoy the trip more.  

    The same routes are used to get to Jujuy from Córdoba. In this specific case, the trip is approximately 920 kilometers, adding a section of the RN 9. To travel from Mendoza, the most used route is 38. The trip from this province of Cuyo is estimated at about 1302 kilometers.

    Jujuy is well connected with different bus lines that link the many towns of the province with different parts of the country. Not surprisingly, it has a bus terminal in the city, where most of the transports arrive. Because it is the main one, it has more frequency and supply of companies. In addition, it has all the services necessary for passengers and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    The main companies that you can use to get to Jujuy are: Andesmar, Flechabus, Tramat, La veloz del Norte, Balut and Brown.

    Once at the terminal, our transfer agents take care of the transfer to your accommodation. If you are interested in this service and many others, you can contact our travel specialists

    GOING TO JUJUY BY AIR 

    Jujuy has a commercial airport, located 32 kilometers from the capital city of the province, to which several flights arrive daily from different parts of the country. 

    Horacio Guzman Airport, also called Cadillal (JUJ), is international. However, at the moment it only operates with national flights of Flybondi and Aerolineas Argentinas airlines

    Being a small flight, it receives and dispatches between 2 and 5 flights daily, but in any case, it has all the services that passengers may need, from commercial facilities to VIP lounges, car rentals, transfers, currency exchange, etc.

    The packages that we offer with flights arrive at this airport and from there our transfers pick them up to start the itinerary. If you want to know what are the options for travel itineraries to Jujuy click on this link. In case of doubt or assistance, you can send a whatsapp to our specialists.

    For now, you already have a more precise idea of how to get to Jujuy. There are several options, you just have to select the one that best suits your plans, taking into account that one lasts longer than the other. In case of doubt or assistance, you can write to our travel specialists. It will be a pleasure to advise you and make your getaway the best experience! 

    Although Jujuy is a province with high average temperatures, there are other factors that make the climate very pleasant to visit this northern province all year round. However, there are very specific times when it comes to tourism. Find out what they are and why, in this article about the best seasons to travel to Jujuy. You can choose between high, medium and low.

    HOW TO DETERMINE THE TRAVEL SEASON TO JUJUY?

    There are several factors that determine if the season is high, medium or low in Jujuy. Among the main ones, the climate, holidays and school holidays stand out, although the popular festivals of the province also are influential. In fact, in the precise case of this destination, we must consider the Carnival of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, for which Jujuy is in high season

    As far as the weather is concerned, the reality is that we can visit Jujuy all year round. Weather conditions allow it. Throughout the year all excursions can be made, however, it is important to bear in mind that the rainy season extends between the months of October and April/May. Find out more details in our article about the climate in Jujuy.

    As for holidays, you should know that they are another very important factor when estimating the season. In fact, Jujuy receives many travelers -from different parts of Argentina- who want to make a getaway for a few days in this charming province.

    Meanwhile, children’ holidays, whether in winter (July) or summer (January-February), make this destination high season. A large number of families with children take the opportunity to go on an adventure, so that Jujuy receives a large number of tourists during these days.

    WHEN ARE THE HIGH, MIDDLE AND LOW SEASONS?

    May, June, July and August are the coldest and driest months of the year. They are perfect for those who enjoy the coolest temperatures, since they are usually between 4 and 22 °C. Rainfall is very scarce during these months, guaranteeing the use of the travel itinerary almost every day.

    In general, these months are considered low season, except for holidays and the school break in July (usually during the last 2 weeks of the month), which has become one of the highest seasons of the year.

    Meanwhile, January and February are high season, mainly due to school breaks. This will also determine the prices of the services, so if you are looking to save money, they are not the best option.

    These months are also the ones with the highest temperatures and most rainfall. Even so, the rains are still relatively scarce compared to other provinces and the climate remains mainly dry, with the exception of the region Yungas where rainfall is usually more intense (at this time of year). Consult more details about the Jujuy Yungas by clicking on this link.

    The months of March and April are considered a medium-low season after the decrease in the flow of visitors, excepting holidays. During this time you can find an ideal climate to tour the province, since rainfall is scarce -almost zero- and temperatures drop a lot compared to January or February. 

    It should be noted that, precisely because of the low influx of tourists, the prices are much more accessible, being able to make the visits more relaxed and without crowds of people. 

    Something very similar happens with the months of September, October and November (except for holidays). The climate is excellent due to the pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. At the same time, tourism is decreasing and prices are affordable.

    For its part, December has similar characteristics to those in recent months, with the difference that the heat and rainfall are a little more noticeable and resemble the months of January and February. The same as an increase in the flow of tourists due to holidays and the beginning of school breaks. For this reason, the last month of the year is considered a medium-high season.

    In conclusion, we can say that this province is suitable to visit all year round, with an excellent climate so you can make magnificent excursions in each station. The best seasons to travel to Jujuy are decided by you based on your climate preferences, budget and free time to travel. For any information, advice or help with reservations, contact our travel specialists

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