In the middle of the puna there is a practically unknown place, which has everything to be considered a new tourist wonder of Argentina.
The town of Barrancas, located in Jujuyhas been nominated for the “Best Tourism Villages“2024 UN. This recognition seeks to highlight those towns that not only have exceptional natural and cultural attractions, but also promote sustainable tourism and the preservation of their cultural and natural heritage.
Barrancas, located in the department Cochinocais a prominent destination in the Puna region of Jujuy, in the vicinity of the renowned Great Salt Flats.
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What is Barrancas like, the town of Jujuy that competes to be the most beautiful in the world
Also known as Abdon Castro Tolay, Barrancas is a community founded in October 1919 and is located in the Cochinoca department. It is a place full of history and Andean traditions, standing out for its enormous natural walls that preserve cave paintings and petroglyphs.
The vestiges of this past are reflected in the customs and works of its people, which can be seen in the Archaeological Interpretation Centeras well as in the Municipal Natural and Cultural Reserve. Visiting these attractions is essential when touring the town.
Another unmissable aspect of Barrancas is knowing the local crafts and learn about its preparation directly from the artisans. Furthermore, you cannot leave this destination without trying its unique cuisine. We invite you to enjoy the different tourist services that the area offers.
How to get to Barrancas, a town in Jujuy that competes to be the most beautiful in the world
To get to Canyonsyou must cross the Great Salt Flats rising from Purmamarca by national route 52. From there, you take a short six-kilometer stretch along the provincial route. RP 75clearly indicated by a marked intersection.
Source: Ambito
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