Tilcara

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Introducing Tilcara

Picturesque Tilcara, 23km further up the valley from the Purmamarca turnoff, is many people’s choice as their Quebrada de Humahuaca base and offers a wide accommodations choice from luxury boutique retreats to chilly hostels. The mixture of local farmers getting on with a centuries-old way of life and arty urban refugees looking for a quieter existence has created an interesting balance on the town’s dusty streets.

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Tilcara is connected by a bridge to RN 9. The main street, Belgrano, runs from the access road to the square, Plaza Prado, and on another block to the church.

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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    RE: Comfort Trekking in Argentina

    by eurotrash 14 September 2011

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    RE: San Pedro Atacama/ Uyuni/ Salta advice needed please

    by nahuel 13 September 2011

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    RE: 3 week itinerary Argentina - Nov/Dec

    by nahuel 12 September 2011

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