Where to stay in Quebrada do Humahuaca? This region in northern Argentina is magical. With the mix of indigenous traditions, desert climate, colorful mountains, Andean cuisine and friendly people, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this place.
Full of interesting towns and cities, choosing which city to use as a base for your tours can be a little complicated. The problem here is not the absence of hotels, as the region has a good tourist structure in general, but which of the cities located in Quebrada del Humahuaca would be the best base for exploring the region.
It’s worth remembering that, on this trip, you’ll probably make some day trips to explore everything at your leisure, so it’s essential to be in a place where it’s easy to do this.
See too:
Travel tips for Salta and Jujuy
15 reasons to visit northern Argentina
Where to stay in Quebrada do Humahuaca: the main cities
The Quebrada do Humahuaca has some cities that function as tourist hubs, with a concentration of hotel, gastronomic and agency infrastructure.
The main cities to stay in Quebrada do Huamahuaca are:
Where to stay in Tilcara
Without a doubt, this is the best city to stay in Quebrada do Humahuaca.
Tilcara is a charming little village, full of restaurants, bars and good accommodation options. Already accustomed to the presence of tourists, at the same time it has not lost its indigenous charm and local traditions.
During the night, several restaurants transform into peñas, places with live regional music that will put that tango show you saw in Buenos Aires to shame. The place is welcoming and peaceful, but without neglecting the facilities that we like to have nearby.
From the bus station, buses leave for other towns in Quebrada, the state capital, Jujuy, and other destinations in the country, such as Salta. Exploring the region won’t be difficult from Tilcara.
Hotels in Tilcara
- Aguacanto Cabins – Chalets 300 meters from the main square. Daily rates at 100 dollars.
- Inn of Light – Inn with daily rates of 100 dollars. Great choice for couples.
- Sky Villa – Fantastic view and lots of comfort. Daily rates at 110 dollars.
- Ancient Tilcara – With daily rates starting at 70 dollars, this inn is just three blocks from the main square.
- House Colors – The best hostel in the city. Beds in dorms for 20 dollars.
- Tilcara Hostal Niña Coya – Family guesthouse with daily rates at 60 dollars.
See accommodation options in Tilcara
Where to stay in Purmamarca
When I was planning the trip, Purmamarca was almost chosen as our base. The reason is simple: the landscape. This tiny village is right at the foot of one of the main attractions of the Quebrada del Humahuaca: the Cerro de los Siete Colores.
In fact, if your trip to the region is lightning style and you don’t have time to explore much, this is the best place for you. For those who are staying longer, it’s not a bad choice either, although I consider Tilcara better in terms of structure.
Purmamarca is friendly, has an impressive setting and also has several restaurant options, although it doesn’t have many hotel options.
The village also has a bus station (more like a bus stop), from where transport leaves to other parts of Quebrada. However, the frequency is lower than in Tilcara.
Purmamarca and Tilcara are 30 minutes away from each other.
Hotels and hostels in Purmamarca
- La Pushka – Guesthouse with a daily rate of 120 dollars and a great location.
- La Valentina – Simple guesthouse, with daily rates starting at 70 dollars, and highly praised for its location.
- Del Amauta Hosteria – Inn with rooms for families (up to four adults). Daily rates at 200 dollars.
- Colores de Purmamarca – Inn with swimming pool, views of the mountains and lots of comfort. The choice for special trips. Daily rates at 220 dollars.
See options and accommodation in Purmamarca
Where to stay in Humahuaca
Huamahuaca is the largest city in the region and can also be a good place to base yourself. Although it loses in charm to Tilcara and Purmamarca, you will have a good structure, several hotel options, restaurants, bars and a rich local commerce.
This is a good place to get in touch with everyday life in a city that doesn’t just live on tourism. Full of colonial mansions and cobblestone streets, Huamahuaca also has some interesting attractions, such as the town hall square and the Monumento a la Independencia.
Getting around between other cities in the region and other parts of the country is also easy. Several buses depart from the local bus station.
Hotels and hostels in Humahuaca
- Urku Wasi – Boutique Hotel with rooms for families and daily rates from 140 dollars.
- Giramundo Hostel – Well located and cheap hostel. Beds in dorms for 15 dollars.
- El Sol – This guesthouse has very good prices – around 30 dollars for the room.
- Tikay Humahuaca Refugio de Tierras – Surrounded by nature, views of the river and daily rates from 90 dollars. Option for those who want to rest away from the city.
See accommodation options in Humahuaca
Where to stay in San Salvador de Jujuy
Capital of the province of Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy is a little further away from the rest of Quebrada: it is an hour’s drive from Tilcara and a little less from Purmamarca.
Despite being well connected by bus lines to the rest of the province and the country, the distance forces long daily commutes. Therefore, the city is not the first choice of base for those exploring the Quebrada do Humahuaca.
If, however, you need to stop by, there are good accommodation options to choose from. See some suggestions below:
Hotels and hostels in San Salvador de Jujuy
How many days to stay at Quebrada do Humahuaca
Stay at least two days, but the ideal is to stay for a whole week. This way you can even split the hosting: two days in Tilcara, two in Jujuy, and two in Purmamarca, for example.
And we still need to include a visit to Salta.
Are you also going to Salta? Five tips for staying there
- Hotel Salta – Right on Praça 9 de Julho, the best place to stay in Salta. It has a spa, swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, minibar and city views. The hotel is located inside a listed building. Daily rates at 110 dollars.
- Casa Real– 700 meters from the center, this hotel has an indoor pool and great rooms. Daily: 160 dollars.
- Design Suites Saltas – Four stars, incredible views from the terrace and 170 dollars a night in one of the best hotels in Salta.
- Marilian – Modern hostel with parking and incredible location. Daily rates at 18 dollars.
- Vampayá – Inn with daily rates for 37 dollars and rooms for families.
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