Jujuy hides landscapes of jungle and hills that invite you to get lost in a different tourism. Among those scenarios is an almost secret corner that seems to be arrested in time and where calm becomes the main attraction for those who seek total disconnection.
This place stands out for the proximity to a protected area of great natural value and its tempered climate throughout the year. Its two inhabitants receive visitors with the simplicity of rural life and the possibility of exploring a mountain jungle environment that surprises with their biodiversity and serene energy.
Where is Alto Calilegua
Alto Calilegua is found in the Ledesma departmenta few kilometers from Liberator General San Martínwithin the province of Jujuy. It is accessed by a mountain road that rises to almost a thousand meters above sea level, in the middle of the Yungas region. The closeness to Calilegua National Park It makes it a strategic point for nature lovers.
The town is minimal: A house where its two inhabitants offer their house as lodging and starting point for those who seek to enter the jungle. The environment retains permanent humidity that feeds vegetation and generates a landscape of low clouds and intense green tones.
What can be done at high calilegua
Tourism in Alto Calilegua focuses on direct contact activities with nature. The paths of Calilegua National Park They are the first option: paths of different difficulty that allow you to enter the mountain jungle, cross hanging bridges and discover hidden waterfalls. It is a site Ideal for those who enjoy trekking and photography of landscapes.
In addition, the area is famous for the sighting of native birds and fauna. Tucanes, parrots, fallen monkeys and even small yacarés can be seen in guided tours. In the surroundings of Liberator General San Martín You can visit sugar cane and citrus farms, where the history of the local sugar industry is known. The experience for tourism is completed with regional cuisine: tamales, humitas and empanadas jujeñas served in family houses or in small dining rooms.
How to go to Alto Calilegua
To get from San Salvador de Jujuy you have to Take National Route 34 to Libertador General San Martín, a trip of approximately two hours by car. From there, it continues along a gravel mountain road that leads to Alto Calilegua in about 40 minutes. It is advisable to go by private vehicle or hire an excursion, since there is no public transport that goes up to the town.
Access can be affected in the rainy season, so it is suggested to consult the status of the route before embarking on the trip. Those who arrive in Auto enjoy a panoramic tour that anticipates the deep green of the Yungas and the feeling of being entering an almost secret corner of the province.
Source: Ambito
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