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Culturarte
An attractive modern space, Culturarte showcases exhibitions by a collective of 26 well-established Argentine contemporary artists. There's often work of…
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Jujuy
Jujuy (pronounced hoo-hooey) has a livable feel, enticing restaurants and is the most culturally indigenous of any of Argentina’s cities.
The city of (San Salvador de) Jujuy was founded in 1593, after two previous incarnations were razed by indigenous groups who hadn’t given planning permission.The province bore the brunt of conflict during the independence wars, with Spain launching repeated invasions down the Quebrada de Humahuaca from Bolivia; Jujuy was famously evacuated in what is known as the éxodo jujeño. Today the city and its politics still simmer with indigenous solidarity, as their communities remain marginalized.
Explore Jujuy
- CCulturarte
An attractive modern space, Culturarte showcases exhibitions by a collective of 26 well-established Argentine contemporary artists. There's often work of…
- IIglesia Catedral
Jujuy’s 18th-century cathedral replaced a predecessor destroyed by the Diaguita. The outstanding feature, salvaged from the original church, is the gold…
- MMuseo Arqueológico
The central exhibit here 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…
- MMuseo Histórico Policial
On Jujuy's plaza, the colonnaded cabildo (council building) houses the Museo Histórico Policial. Police museums in Argentina are weird things, with grisly…
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Jujuy.
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Culturarte
An attractive modern space, Culturarte showcases exhibitions by a collective of 26 well-established Argentine contemporary artists. There's often work of…
See
Iglesia Catedral
Jujuy’s 18th-century cathedral replaced a predecessor destroyed by the Diaguita. The outstanding feature, salvaged from the original church, is the gold…
See
Museo Arqueológico
The central exhibit here 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…
See
Museo Histórico Policial
On Jujuy's plaza, the colonnaded cabildo (council building) houses the Museo Histórico Policial. Police museums in Argentina are weird things, with grisly…
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