Places to visit near

Tilcara

Tilcara is a town in Departamento Tilcara district, Jujuy, Argentina of about 5,640 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Pucará de Tilcara, Represa Garganta del Diablo and Cerro de Los 7 Colores.

23.5782° S, 65.3952° WPop. 5,640

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Within 30 km96 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see11
Notable123
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tilcara

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

129 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Tilcara
  2. Small Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Posta de Hornillosmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cerro de Los 7 Coloresviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cuevacave · 1 hrs
  6. Quebrada de Humahuacaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Tilcara
Today’s loopTilcaraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tilcara?

Pucará de Tilcara (heritage site, about 1 km), Represa Garganta del Diablo (waterfall, about 4 km), Museo de Bellas Artes Hugo Irureta (museum, about 1 km), Museo Arqueológico "Doctor Eduardo Casanova" (museum, about 1 km), Museo Soto Avendaño (museum, about 1 km), Museo Regional de Pintura José A. Terry (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tilcara?

140 places on Spotwander: 69 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 22 other attractions, 12 museums, 4 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tilcara?

Mirador Del Hornocal, about 1 km by road; Cuesta del Lipàn (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Tilcara?

Casa Histórica "El Nuevo Progreso", about 1 km by road; Malka (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tilcara?

Start in Tilcara, visit Small Waterfall, then Posta de Hornillos, then Cerro de Los 7 Colores, then Cueva, then Quebrada de Humahuaca, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.