The World Tourism Organization recognized it as one of the 10 most beautiful rural towns in the world.
The province of Jujuy It is known worldwide for its beautiful towns such as Tilcara either Purmamarcathe amazing natural landscapes of the Cerro de los Siete Colores waves Great Salt Flats, among other places, added to the gastronomic variety and the unique cultural imprint. However, if your goal is to not get so wrapped up in the typical tourist destinations, there is a not so well-known town that is ideal to disconnect.
Is about Caspalaof barely 350 inhabitants, located in the Valle Grande department of the province of Jujuy. Is the fourth most beautiful and sustainable rural town in the worldaccording to a ranking of the World Tourism Organization of the year 2021.
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Where is Caspalá, Jujuy
Caspalá is located in a small valley surrounded by hills 4 thousand meters high, 245 kilometers from San Salvador (the capital of Jujuy), 100 kilometers from San Francisco (in the yungas), and 115 kilometers from the town of Humahuaca (in the ravine).
What can I do in Caspala
Just because it is a small destination does not mean that there are few activities to do in Caspalá. The main ones are:
- Visit the Santa Rosa de Lima Church, which is a chapel built in the 1840s. The local church is often a cultural and historical landmark in many towns.
- Old Town, an archaeological site of great value to know.
- The Qhapaq Ñam, Inca Trail. The place is located passing Santa Ana, 10 kilometers from Caspalá.
- The looker The Antiquewhich features incredible views and ancient mud and stone buildings.
- Visit the Casa Mocha Waterfall, which has the peculiarity that it is accessed from above. You can see how the water falls into the crack and bounces, before joining the riverbed, against a huge stone stuck in the middle. It is 1.5 kilometers from Caspalá.
How to get to Caspala
For get from San Salvador de Jujuy to Caspalá you have to take the National Route No. 9, to the city of Humahuaca, From there you must take the junction of provincial route N°73 until you reach Caspalá.
Arriving at Caspalá, you have to cross two snail-shaped slopes.
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Source: Ambito
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