Tilcara
Argentina · Jujuy ProvinceAR
City in Jujuy, Argentina
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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,691
- Coordinates
- -23.578, -65.395
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Jujuy
- Elevation
- 2461 m
Overview of Tilcara
Part of Jujuy Province, Argentina, Tilcara is a village. With 5,691 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 2,461 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture, nature and adventure. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Tilcara
Culture in Tilcara
(8)Tilcara's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Fountains and Historical Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Tilcara. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Nature in Tilcara
(7)Our data lists Countryside, Desert, Natural Places, Scenic Roads and Valleys as nature options here. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Tilcara's own activity tags.
Adventure in Tilcara
(3)Tilcara records Adventure, Off Road Trails and Skydiving under adventure. All of it is drawn from Tilcara's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Tilcara
(2)On the nightlife side, Tilcara offers Events and Festival. All of it is drawn from Tilcara's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Tilcara
(1)Our data lists Running as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Tilcara's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Tilcara
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Jujuy Province first, then drive or cycle into Tilcara. The local time zone is America/Argentina/Jujuy.
Similar destinations
Places near Tilcara that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tilcara known for?
- Tilcara is mainly a destination for culture, nature and adventure, set in Jujuy Province, Argentina with around 5,691 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Tilcara?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Castles, Fountains and Historical Sites in Tilcara. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Tilcara?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Tilcara located?
- Administratively, Tilcara sits in Jujuy Province, Argentina — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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