The East of Jujuy Province is a very densely populated, humid area, which is located in the transition area between the subtropical cloud forests, the Andes Gorges (Quebradas) and Argentine Chaco is located.
The capital San Salvador de Jujuy, which is in the area, is a well-known cultural center where you can still feel the Indian roots of the culture of the region.
Regions
places
- San Salvador de Jujuy, Capital of Jujuy, population 300,000.
- San Pedro, 60,000 inhabitants, important city on the eastern slopes of the Andes.
- Ciudad Perico, 30,000 residents, fast growing suburb of Jujuy
- Ledesma, also Libertador General San Marín, Sugar town with 30,000 inhabitants, starting point for the Calilegua National Park
- El Carmen, 20,000 inhabitants, center of a densely populated agricultural area, charming reservoir in the area.
- Monterrico, 15,000 inhabitants, agrarian city.
Other goals
- Calilegua National Park, well-preserved national park near Ledesma. Was donated by a sugar company. Here you can experience the original jungle landscape of the Selva Subandina.
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getting there
San Salvador de Jujuy, San Pedro and Ledesma are connected to the rest of Argentina with good bus connections. San Salvador has an airport, but only a few connections (e.g. to Buenos Aires) having.
mobility
The bus connections between the cities are very good and well-timed.
Tourist Attractions
activities
There are good hiking opportunities in the area around San Salvador and in the Calilegua National Park.
kitchen
Tropical fruits are often part of meals, such as pineapples and mangoes.
nightlife
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climate
Depending on the altitude, the summers are warm to hot and the winters are generally mild. Rainy season in summer, winters are dry. Spring and autumn are most pleasant for traveling to the area.
