Antigua Tilcara

Tilcara, Argentina

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About the property

Just 3 blocks from Tilcara’s main square, this hotel features heated country-style accommodation overlooking the Hills of Tilcara. It offers free WiFi access in public areas and a daily buffet breakfast. Antigua Tilcara received the Traveller Choice 2014 award from Trip Advisor.

Antigua Tilcara’s rooms with private bathrooms with showers including toiletries and hairdryers. All have rustic regional decor and central heating. Superior rooms have views of the hills while standard rooms have views of the internal patio. Some are equipped with satellite TV.

The property's bar features stunning views of the Quebrada del Humahuaca hill. The breakfast features homemade bread, jams, yogurt, milk, cereal, orange juice and coffee.

Antigua Tilcara has a small patio with lounge chairs and an outdoor barbecue grill. Guests can also relax in the spacious lounge with flat-screen satellite TV.

Antigua Tilcara is less than 1 km from National Route 9 connecting the northwest of the country with Buenos Aires. San Salvador de Jujuy and El Cadillal de Jujuy Aiport can be reached in about 1.5 hours by car.

Location

Tilcara, Argentina

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San Francisco de Tilcara is a city in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, and the head town of the Tilcara Department. It had 6,249 inhabitants at the 2010 census [INDEC]. Traces of human habitation in the area date back more than 10,000 years, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements of Argentina.

Located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca valley, Tilcara is a picturesque town that sits at the foot of the stunning mountain range. The town is known for its adobe architecture, which blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. As you wander through the streets, you'll come across charming cafes, artisan shops, and traditional markets, where you can sample the local cuisine and purchase handmade crafts.

One of the main attractions in Tilcara is the Pucará de Tilcara, a pre-Columbian fortress that dates back over 900 years. The fortress was built by the indigenous Omaguaca people and served as a strategic military stronghold. Today, it is a popular tourist destination that offers visitors a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture.

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