Northwest Andes | |
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State | Argentina |
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Northwest Andes is the region ofArgentina bordering on Bolivia is Chile.
To know
Territories and tourist destinations
The six provinces belonging to this region are as follows:
Urban centers
- Persimmon - In the town there is the Archaeological Museum Pío Pablo Díaz, with important pieces, about 5000, dating back to 10,000 years ago, and belonging to the pre-Hispanic cultures of the area.
- Cafayate
- Humahuaca - It is known for its position within the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a long and wide valley located in the eastern part of the Central Andean Plateau.
- La Rioja - Capital of the homonymous province.
- Purmamarca - It is probably the prettiest and most suggestive town in the quebrada of Humahuaca.
- Jump
- San Miguel de Tucumán
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Saint Mary - Considered the capital of the Valles Calchaquíes region.
- Tafi del Valle - It is a very popular tourist destination, due to its natural beauty and climate.
- Tilcara - Particularly noteworthy is the Pucarà di Tilcara, an ancient fortress of the Inca era, built by the Tilcara Indians, from which the town takes its name.
Other destinations
- Quebrada de Humahuaca - Wide valley located in the Jujuy province.
- Salinas Grandes
- Valles Calchaquíes