Destinos y actividades de turismo comunitario en la provincia de Jujuy, Argentina.
Hike from Caspalá to the summit of the Sierra del Hornocal of 24 km round trip and two days of duration. You leave by the old bridle path that leads to Humahuaca, then you pass through beautiful landscapes on the banks of the La Ciénaga river. Halfway through the La Loza site, you begin to appreciate the cobbled stairs of the Inca Trail and attractive queñuas groves. The night is spent in the natural cave of La Loza. The second day the Inca trail is resumed and you can enjoy waterfalls, water sources, and capricious forms on the rocks. The walk ascends through a spectacular landscape with swamps, springs eyes, hot springs, and groves of dwarf queñuas. From the head of the Ciénaga, you go up the Stairs of Heaven, to arrive at Abra Colorada. From here you ascend to the summit of the Hornocal mountain range, one of the most beautiful attractions in Jujuy. The return to Caspalá is done on the same day. About the circuit: Difficulty: medium and high. Season: April to November. Duration: 2 days and 1 night. Kilometers: 24 km (round trip) Recommendations: bring a comfortable glass for walking, spare clothes, trekking shoes, hat, coca […]
Caspalá, Valle Grande, Jujuy.
It is a walk of about 12 km round trip from Caspalá to the Cascadas del Silencio. The same local horseshoe path that leads to Humahuaca is used that continues along the side of the Cienaga river where you can see beautiful landscapes. Upon reaching the site of La Loza the paths open. On the one hand, the path continues along the Inca Trail through cobbled paths and stairs with attractive queñuas groves, in the direction of the Hornocal summit. On the other, the path goes to the waterfalls, which is the one taken on this excursion. In the beautiful waterfalls a basket lunch is planned. About the Circuit: Difficulty level: medium. Minimum Altitude: 3070 m. Maximum Altitude: 3670 Rates: Check the latest rate update. Bookings: This service must be booked in advance. They can do this by communicating by whatsapp with the hosts of the community. Payment Methods: In the community there is no good internet signal, nor ATMs. The only form of payment enabled for the moment will be in cash a few minutes before taking the service.
It is a walk of just over 2 kilometers through the vicinity of Caspalá to enjoy natural waterfalls on the Grande River and an archaeological site from where you can see a beautiful view of the town and its surroundings. The tour begins with a visit to the Santa Rosa de Lima church, and then descends through the riverbed of the Chico or Pozuelos river to the Grande de Caspalá river where there are beautiful waterfalls with crystalline waters. From here you go up to the Ancient archaeological site, which keeps vestiges of a pre-Hispanic culture. From this point you have a panoramic view of the town of Caspalá. The return is made by the bridle path, and the circuit ends with a visit to the embroidery craftswomen in rebozos. About the circuit: Duration: 5 hours (round trip) Kilometers: 3 km. Modality: Trekking. Difficulty: Medium. Season: All year round. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable clothes for walking, trekking shoes, poles, binoculars, and a camera. Includes: Cowboy guide. First aid kit. Rate: Check the latest rate update. Bookings: This service must be booked in advance. They can do this by communicating by whatsapp with the hosts of the community. Payment […]
Located in the department of Valle Grande, it is at an altitude of 3,100 meters above sea level. The relief is mountainous. It is 240 km. approximately from San Salvador de Jujuy. Village of charm, ancient customs and colorful shawls. This agro-livestock community opens its doors to us to share all the magic of its people and its almost extinct traditions in our province. Beautiful and adorned with colored ribbons and embroidered shawls, Caspalá awaits us to share unforgettable days with the warmth of its people. Among its main attractions are: The Santa Rosa de Lima Church, a chapel built in the 1840s by Don Tomás Coronel, its bronze bells were brought from Peru as well as the image of the patron saint of the town, every August 30 Caspalá celebrates its patronal feast. If you visit Caspalá, these are compulsory circuits: the Antigüito, with its ancient buildings of mud and stones, and the Old Town, both archaeological sites of great value. From this magical town you can make a journey visiting the imposing Inca Trail and Serranía de Hornocal. Essential Information: Typical puna climate, warm by day and cold at night, with a harsh winter and rainfall during […]
We are the Flor en Piedra group of artisans, made up of more than 10 families of artisans from the towns of Caspalá in the Valle Grande department of the Jujuy province. Our group is characterized by being made up of female embroiderer artisans, passionate about our work. We are all head of the family, our main breadwinner is livestock production (vaccine) and agriculture for family consumption. About more than sixty years ago the embroidery of flowers in shawls began to be made, at that time it was done with a wild cane needle, wild flowers that were observed in the fields were embroidered. Our shawls are the result of our culture, of our worldview, it is a heritage that we want to share with the tourists who visit us. The artisan experience consists of providing a tourist experience together with our group of artisans, where we will show the techniques of embroidery and dyeing with natural dyes. Rate: Check the latest rate update. Bookings: This service must be booked in advance. They can do so by communicating by whatsapp with the artisans or hosts of the community. Payment Methods: In the community there is no good internet signal, nor […]
The hosts of Caspalá invite you to revalue the culture, landscapes, history through different circuits that they have available for visitors. Host Escel Figueroa tel 0388-5183051 Host Jorge Enrique Tito, tel 0388-4995679 Host Bernabe Ariel, Balcarse. Tel 0388-4595173 Host Florentino Figueroa, s / n Host Cipriano Quipildor, Tel 0388-4041569 Where to sleep? Accommodation El Amancay- Guillerma Luere. Tel 0388-4842446 Doña Guillerma’s venture is one of the first accommodations in Caspalá, the venture takes place in her family home, currently has two rooms (one triple and one double), with a shared bathroom, which is for the exclusive use of tourists. Accommodation in Pueblo Viejo- Cipriano Quipildor. Tel 0388-4041569 The venture is developed in the family home, currently has five rooms, with shared bathroom, which is for the exclusive use of tourists. As for the equipment, the rooms have bedding and towels for tourists. Don Cipriano is one of the hosts of Caspalá, rich in anecdotes, stories and culture, you will be able to enjoy a magical stay a few steps from the main square of Caspalá. Where to eat? La Verbanita- Clara Baiz Tea House. Tel 0388-4093462, Facebook: Comedor La Cutanita. It is a gastronomic venture destined to provide breakfast and […]
It is a walk or ride of 8km round trip from Caspalá to the archaeological ruins of Pueblo Viejo where you can see vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization. The experience may include the ruins of the Hornitos River. In that case, a further 2 km round trip would be added. So the duration can be from 6 to 8 hours. At noon a basket lunch is planned. During the journey you can see very interesting geological formations such as the government house, cave stone, the tower of the Condors, natural waterfalls, and also Queñuas (native trees that reach higher altitudes). In the archaeological site you can see rectangular constructions, grinding stones, animal traps made of stone, and ceramic remains among others. Later on, you will also be able to see an old oratory, underground stone houses and mud walls. If you continue to the site of the Hornitos River, you will be able to see housing constructions made with stones, stubble and other ancient constructions. Finally, we visit the Cueva del Telar, where in past times they made picote fabrics, blankets, poncho, skirts, overflowing, scarves, mountain passes, coolies, gloves, sweaters among other garments. About the circuit: Duration: 6 hours (round […]
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