Things to do in Jujuy
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Museo Arqueológico Provincial
The Museo Arqueológico Provincial is definitely worth a visit. The standout exhibit is a vivid 3000-year-old fertility goddess figure, depicted with snakes for hair and in the act of giving birth. She’s a product of the advanced San Francisco culture, which existed in Las Yungas from about 1400 BC to 800 BC. There’s also a selection of skulls with cranial deformities (practiced for cosmetic reasons) and mummified bodies displayed with what might have been their typical possessions. Staff hand out a booklet that has information in English.
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Iglesia y Convento San Francisco
While the Franciscan order has been in Jujuy since 1599, Iglesia y Convento San Francisco dates only from 1912. Nevertheless, its Museo Histórico Franciscano, alongside on Belgrano, retains a strong selection of colonial art from the Cuzco school, which came about when monks taught indigenous Peruvians the style of the great Spanish and Flemish masters; this school gradually developed a high-quality style of its own that still exists today.
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Museo Histórico Provincial
During Argentina’s civil wars, a bullet pierced the imposing wooden door of this colonial house, killing General Juan Lavalle, a hero of the wars of independence. The story of Lavalle unfolds in Museo Histórico Provincial. There is also religious and colonial art, as well as exhibits on the independence era, the evacuation of Jujuy and 19th-century fashion. There are some English labels, and guides on hand to answer questions.
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Museo Histórico Franciscano
The Museo Histórico Franciscano, inside the Iglesia y Convento San Francisco, retains a strong selection of colonial art from the Cuzco school, which came about when monks taught indigenous Peruvians the style of the great Spanish and Flemish masters; this school gradually developed a high-quality style of its own that still exists today. The Franciscan order has been in Jujuy since 1599, but the church dates only from 1912.
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Museo Policial
On Plaza Belgrano, the attractively colonnaded cabildo (colonial town hall) houses the Museo Policial. Police museums in Argentina are funny things, with grisly crime photos, indiscriminate homage to authority and the odd quirky gem, in this case the discovery that in 1876 you could expect a five peso fine if you wanted carnal knowledge of a llama.
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Krysys
The best parrilla (steak restaurant) option is this central, upscale place offering all your barbecued favorites in a relaxed atmosphere. But there’s plenty more on the menu, with a range of tasty sauces to go with your choice of chicken, pork or beef, and various appetizing avocado starters. Prices are fair, and you’ll get the meat the way you want it cooked.
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Zorba
This is one of those hybrid places that always look good on paper but rarely work. Yet this one does. Big breakfasts (check out the Americano); an upmarket atmosphere for coffee or late drinks; and a hodge-podge of a menu featuring standard minutas (short orders or snacks), pastas and a few surprisingly tasty Greek dishes blend seamlessly into one.
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Mercado del Sur
Jujuy's lively market, the Mercado del Sur, is a genuine trading post where indigenous Argentines swig mazamorra (a cold maize soup) and peddle coca leaves. Upstairs eateries serve hearty regional specialties; try chicharrón con mote (stir-fried pork with boiled maize) or spicy sopa de maní (peanut soup).
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Marazaga
This place offers traditional Andean plates alongside trendy new creations. The vegetarian crepe starter is filling and tasty; but the pork with honey-mustard sauce could do with a more dignified bed than crinkle-cut chips. But, as in Russian roulette, there are more positive than negative outcomes.
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Madre Tierra
This place is a standout. The vegetarian food – there’s a daily set menu – is excellent and the salads, crepes and soups can be washed down with fresh juice. It’s an earthy place where the simple, home-cooked food makes a welcome change. The bakery out the front does a range of wholesome breads.
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Miralejos
This is plaza-side dining at its finest. Miralejos offers the full gamut of steak and pasta (with a wide choice of interesting sauces), with a few local trout dishes thrown in. The outside tables are a great place for breakfast and the eclectic music selection is interesting, to say the least.
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Manos Jujeñas
One of Jujuy’s best addresses for no-frills traditional slow-food cooking, this fills up with a contented buzz on weekend evenings. There are several classic northeastern dishes to choose from, but it’s the picante – chicken, tongue or mixed – that’s the pride of the house.
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Catedral
Jujuy’s 1763 catedral replaced a 17th-century predecessor destroyed by the Diaguita. The outstanding feature, salvaged from the original church, is the gold-laminated baroque pulpit, probably built by local artisans trained by a European master.
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Chung King
This is a popular, worthwhile restaurant with an extensive Argentine menu including good-value daily specials (AR$18 to AR$24); it has an even more popular attached pizzeria. In fact, despite the name, about the only chow you can’t get here is Chinese.
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Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy
Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy better known as 'El Lobo' (the Wolf) is one of few provincial teams to regularly feature in the top division of Argentine football. Their stadium (General Savio s/n) is on the southern approaches to town.
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Culturarte
An attractive modern space, the Culturarte showcases exhibitions by well-established Argentine contemporary artists. There’s also a cafe-bar with a great little balcony elevated over the street.
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El Fogón
Jujuy’s folkloric peñas (folk music clubs) tend to be a cab ride away and open weekend nights only. One of the best is El Fogón on the southeastern edge of town.
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Café Le Petit
A stately and well-loved salon with classic, refined decor, where you can take your well-deserved break for coffee and rather tasty cake.
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La Peluquería
La Peluquería isn’t a hairdresser but a big, popular central pub with an elevated stage for live music.
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La Yapa
Jujuy’s folkloric peñas (folk music clubs) tend to be a cab ride away and open weekend nights only.
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Noroeste
Based at Club Hostel, this tour hits the Quebrada de Humahuaca area, Salinas Grandes and more.
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Cabildo
On the north side of Plaza Belgrano is the Cabildo, an impressive building and colonnade.
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Emilia Turismo
Variety of tours, including treks in the Quebrada de Humahuaca area.
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