Cidade Turismo
Argentina

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Your trip to Purmamarca.

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Purmamarca – Jujuy Destination Jujuy and Quebrada de Humahuaca about 65 km from San Salvador de Jujuy

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Internacional Gobernador Horacio Guzmán (JUJ) Perico · 98 km
  • Terminal de Ómnibus de Purmamarca

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Arrive via Jujuy airport, in Perico, and continue by transfer or via San Salvador. From the capital it’s about 65 km via routes 9 and 52. Buses use the terminal at the entrance to the town; check the route and boarding arrangement before you go.

How many days

Allow two days: one for the town and the Paseo de los Colorados, and another for the Salinas Grandes. A brief visit of a few hours covers only part of the streets and nearby viewpoints.

When to go

April to November is usually a less rainy period. June to August calls for warm shelter at night. Between December and March, rain and humidity can affect the dirt circuit and the surface of the salt flat.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The plaza, the church, and the Paseo de los Colorados are reachable on foot. For the Salinas Grandes, arrange a car or round-trip transfer; the climb and the altitude should be taken into account when planning.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Purmamarca
  1. Morning
    View of the Cerro de los Siete Colores

    Walk the streets near the plaza and choose the indicated viewpoints to look at the layers of the cerro.

  2. Afternoon
    Paseo de los Colorados

    Bring water and appropriate footwear for the dirt circuit. Do the route at your own pace, according to the access information given in the town.

  3. Late afternoon
    Church and plaza

    Return to the center and observe the Iglesia Santa Rosa de Lima. Entry should follow the temple's guidance.

  4. Evening
    Meal and preparation for the road

    Dine in the town and arrange the trip to the Salinas Grandes for a dedicated day, with round-trip transportation.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can I see the Cerro de los Siete Colores from the town?

Yes. The streets and nearby viewpoints offer views of the formation without climbing the cerro itself.

Can the Salinas Grandes be combined with the whole local walk?

It is better to book a separate road trip and leave the town and the Paseo de los Colorados for another day.

Can you get around Purmamarca without a car?

The urban core is compact. A car or transfer becomes necessary for the trip to the salt flat.

What is the town's bus stop?

The bus terminal is located at the entrance to Purmamarca. Check the service and boarding procedures before you travel.

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