Destinos y actividades de turismo comunitario en la provincia de Jujuy, Argentina.
Where to sleep? Where to eat? Inti Wasi Ecological Lodging +54 9 3887 41 0555 Mariela Calapeña is the owner of the ecological lodge Inti Wasi (“Casa del Sol” in Quechua). His family acquired an old adobe house in the community and with effort adapted it to receive visitors. Not only have they thought of the different spaces for the enjoyment of the guests, but faithful to their commitment to Pachamama, the accommodation has solar energy for electricity supply as well as for hot water in order to care for and protect the environment. Service providers: Local hosts, rural activities and horseback riding: Diego and Hugo Paredes: +54 9 3886 82 7576 The hosts Diego and Hugo Paredes are two young people from the community who have decided to stay there and continue the rural practices of their ancestors. They offer to participate in seasonal rural activities and also horseback riding in which they can not only enjoy the beautiful landscapes of their community but also the historical development of it and its traditions.
Rodero, Humahuaca, Jujuy.
It is a beautiful excursion to the Laguna de Leandro, a beautiful body of water at about 4200 meters of altitude in the middle of a landscape of mountains with grasslands. During the journey that can be done on horseback or trekking, you pass through grazing landscapes and as you ascend you can enjoy a magnificent landscape of the Rodero valley and beyond the Quebrada de Humahuaca. The journey begins in Siquiza in the middle of giant grasslands and the path winds over the hills covered with shrubs and grasslands at an altitude of more than 3,500 meters. You pass through old grazing posts, stone houses where people lived while grazing cattle. When exceeding 4000 meters of altitude the vegetation becomes more flattened and yaretas appear, typical tall woody plants. Upon reaching 4200 meters, the point of maximum altitude in the viewpoint, you can see the lagoon in its maximum splendor. If you pay attention, you can see waterfowl, some of which nest on floating islands. When you go down to the lagoon you will be able to know the reason for its name and the mysterious legends on the subject. On the shores of this beautiful lagoon a lunch […]
The Juiri viewpoint circuit is an invitation to learn about the history of the community, its different places, uses and customs. From there you can see the limits of its territory and surrounding communities. The cultivation platforms that can be seen to the south also allow us to learn about the Inca period, its scope and relations with the local communities during that period. When undertaking the return, you will be able to see an antigal and listen to the stories of them and their sacred character. The landmark of the community witness to offerings and carnival celebrations invites us not only to learn about their traditions but to be part of these festivities. About the Circuit: Modality: trekking. Duration: 2 hours. approx. Distance: 3.12 mi Location: It starts from the place of Juiri, community of Rodero, 18 km from the town of Humahuaca, 25 km from the Laguna de Leandro. Access: RN 9 to Humahuaca, Provincial Route 73 to the community of Rodero. Minimum altitude: 3430 masl Maximum altitude: 3520 masl
The community of Rodero with its petroglyphs, antigales and cultivation platforms, is a faithful witness to the passage of pre-Inca and Inca communities over time. Today it is divided into the places of Pueblo de la Candelaria, Juiri, Ronque and Queragua. It limits to the east with the mountains of Aparzo, the limit point with the town of Chorcán; to the west, the Rio Grande acts as a limit point and in turn borders the towns of Chorrillos and Hornaditas; to the south, a cairn (mound of stones) and Cerro Negro, serves as the border with the Chicote’-Coctaca farm. Essential Information: The climate of the region in general is pleasant, in winter the minimum temperatures usually reach -6 ° C, on very cold days, between 6:00 and 9:00 in the morning, but at noon, almost every days are around 15 ° C. In the summer the minimums are around 12 ° C and the maximum 30 ° C. The rains occur only in summer, generally from December to March, and can be anticipated or extended by a few years. It can be visited throughout the year. In the rainy season (December to March) you must first check the state […]
Apolinar Yurquina is my name, I am a local craftsman, passionate about my trade, with me you can enjoy and learn the beautiful art of ancestral pottery. During a few hours we will be able to share not only characteristics of the raw material, modeling techniques, cooking, utilitarian uses, ancestral ceremonials in the Andean culture, etc., but also anecdotes and local stories, we will generate a beautiful link of cultural exchange while we get to clay . About the Circuit: Artisan host: Apolinar Yurquina Contact phone: +54 9 3884 64 3028 Duration: 3 hours
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