Nice small town. You can find knick-knacks in the main square. There is a public restroom that you have to pay to access. Pretty common practice in that area Then we visited the botanical garden which it’s a must.

Sept.25: we went late afternoon by car, the road is very bumpy, but could do it by regular car. The tour was already closed, so we looked around by ourselves & went up the Mirador Cerro de la Cruz (viewpoint). It's a steep walk up, but rewarding views from top! There was a sign that you could call to visit the Cueva del Wayra caves (for next day), but no response either...

Amazing place, so steeped in history. I loved the explanations on the signs and the brochure, which helped to explain the effects of the outsiders on the settlement: First the Incas, then the Spanish, and finally the incompetent archeologists of the 1930s. I wandered up and down for two hours, really super interesting.

I discovered this by mistake and am so glad I did. The tour guide is a must! He is a phylosiphy professor from University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and his explanations were comprehensive, very nuanced in discussing colonization

Beautiful scenery. Just don't forget that you'll be at over 4,000 meters above sea level. Don't overexert yourself. Listen to your body.

Beautiful view and so much history! Learned a lot from our guide. Jardin botanico inside is small but very nice . Heads up last time to enter is 17:30, after 17:30 they wont let you in

Impressive remains of an ancient city, first taken over by Incas and then by the Spanish. Great views as it's on a hill and many cacti🌵 around if you like them.

Very nice walk to the falls, beautiful nature trail. As others noted it's not the largest waterfall but it's beautiful. It cost 1000 pesos ($1) to enter but that seemed a very reasonable fee, they do a great job maintaining the trail and keeping the area clean. The only negative for me was the road up is a bit rough, not the worst we've been on but not the best. It was quite narrow and winding at points and as this is a fairly popular spot that means having to negotiate passing a number of times as you drive up and down. My wife is not a fan of heights and this road was definitely stressful for her.

Great. The way back is mostly uphill, although not very difficult (but not very easy as well), something like six kilometers from the town center along the wonderful desert landscape here. Entrance costs 4000 pesos. When you arrive, there is one waterfall that is not at its peak at this time of year, although it's shape is uniqueb. From there you go left for something like 600 meters on a spectacular path, along a flowing stream, rocks of different colors and very beautiful textures, until you reach the second waterfall, which is very beautiful. A trip that is well worth doing, in fact most people come to the beautiful Tilcara mainly for this.

Nice little hike. From the payment area (we paid 1000 pesos/person), you can choose the longer hike 600m hike to the waterfall and/or the shorter hike to see the Garganta del Diablo viewpoint. The waterfall hike is fun, but we went over lots of little creeks and I was glad I was wearing my waterproof trail runner. Note: you can get to the payment area lot by hiking a longer hike from town or by driving up a very narrow dirt road with steep cliffs off to the side. Bring lots of water and sun protection.

Pretty views and a nice short hike, but a pain to get there by car. We got a flat tire with the rocks on the way down.

We took a taxi up (13,000 ARS), which had great views from the road. We did hike back down the trail. I would recommend the ride up and hike down. It provides two very different views / experiences. While rocky, the hike down is fairly easy. Very beautiful water fall and small hike to it from the parking lot. Amazing views down the valley with the mountains in the background. The different colors of the rocks, just gorgeous!

Beautiful place❤️ Trekking is about 30mins. The nature around is stunning !___ххх___!!! If you like long distance trekking, you can walk from the city (Tilcara) to the Waterfall (probably it takes around 3hs), and it would be really exhausting. I would recommend to take a taxi to the park (one way costs 300ARS) and after trekking, walk by to the city.

Great hike to the falls. The road up was very scenic.

Very nice scenic view, just hard to find it's place to stop. Just park along the road and climb a little mountain to have an upper view.

It was a great pit stop. I stopped, stretched my legs, saw a beautiful spot and continued on the adventures with my partner, Alex. Make sure to check out the cemetery right below (or passing Maimara to Tilcara).

Breathtaking ( and not just because of the altitude ;-)

Expectacular

(Translated by Google) Stop here! This viewpoint is a mandatory stop on your trip through Jujuy. The views are simply spectacular. Don't forget your camera to capture this magical moment. The mountains, with their ocher and reddish colors, look like they were hand-painted. The wind plays with your hair as you feel on top of the world. Below, Maimará unfolds like a painting, and the route winds between the hills, creating a landscape worthy of a postcard. Don't miss it. (Original) ¡Deténganse aquí! Este mirador es una parada obligatoria en su viaje por Jujuy. Las vistas son simplemente espectaculares. No olviden su cámara para capturar este momento mágico. Las montañas, con sus colores ocres y rojizos, parecen pintadas a mano. El viento juega con tu cabello mientras te sientes en la cima del mundo. Abajo, Maimará se despliega como un cuadro, y la ruta serpentea entre los cerros, creando un paisaje digno de una postal. No se lo pierdan.

(Translated by Google) As good cycle travelers, we recommend going by bicycle... we climb to the top of each space on the painter's palette... an easily accessible path along the Virgen de Punta Corral trail... bring water and shelter because the wind is beautiful up there. (Original) Como buenos cicloviajeros, recomendamos ir en bicicleta.. subimos a la cima de cada espacio en la paleta del pintor.. camino de fácil acceso por el sendero de la virgen de punta corral.. llevar agua y abrigo porque arriba el viento es hermoso..

(Translated by Google) Beautiful scenery!!!! And for trekking enthusiasts, there's a trail that circles the viewpoint to see the palette from every angle. Also, from the viewpoint, a trail leads up the hill!!! 100% recommended!!!! (Original) Hermoso paisaje!!!! Y para los amantes del trekking hay un sendero que rodea el mirador para ver de todos los angulos la paleta. Tambien desde el mirador sale un sendero que te va subiendo el cerro!!! 100% recomendado!!!!

Probably the most bloated and unnecessary tour we did on our South America trip. The hike itself could be completed in 1-2 hours, with all the breaks and stories from the guide we needed 5. Unfortunately, we didn't learn anything about the landscape; openness to spiritual perspectives, esotericism and meditation are expected. If you feel addressed by this: go for it. But if you're here for hiking, skip this place, you will not really miss anything: the caves themselves are small, nevertheless it's a shame that you can't visit them on your own,... Incidentally, our guide, Javier, came with completely greasy hair and smelled as if he hadn't washed himself or his clothes for at least a week...🥴

(Translated by Google) Caves on top of a mountain, with beautiful views. Very steep path all made of stone in the sun, high difficulty. Admission paid, if or if you ascend with a local guide. A tourism agency charged us 23,000 per person to go up, but we (there were 4 of us) went straight to talk to a guide about the bill and he charged us 15,000 per person. Javier, the guide we went with, is a local shaman and he gave us some beautiful spiritual talks on the way up. There are 2 caves that we visited, one of them is sacred and we did a meditation there. BE CAREFUL, with those who have vertigo or claustrophobia. There are very high places, where the path is very very narrow and on the edge of the ledge, and others inside the cave, very narrow and tight. (Original) Cuevas en lo alto de una montaña, con hermosas vistas. Camino muy empinado todo de piedra al rayo del sol, dificultad alta. Entrada paga, si o si se asciende con un guía local. Una agencia de turismo nos cobraba 23000 por persona para subir, pero nosotros (éramos 4) fuimos directo a hablarle a un guía por la cuenta y nos cobró 15.000 por persona. Javier, el guía con el que fuimos es un chamán del lugar y nos dio unas hermosas charlas espirituales en el asenso. Son 2 cuevas las que visitamos, una de ellas es sagrada y ahí dentro hicimos una meditación. CUIDADO, con los que tienen vértigo o claustrofobia. Hay lugares muy altos, donde el camino es muy muy angosto y al filo de la cornisa, y otros dentro de la cueva, muy estrechos y apretados.

(Translated by Google) You walk from the YPF where the trekking with the guide begins. They charge you $20,000, the walk is of medium difficulty in parts that are very narrow and high. The impressive caves, you enter at 2. The spectacular view! (Original) Se va caminando desde la YPF donde ahí comienza el trekking con el guía. Te cobran $20000, la caminata es de dificultad media por partes muy angosto y en altura. Las cuevas impresionantes, se ingresa a las 2. La vista espectacular!

(Translated by Google) An incredible experience. We hiked with Javier. He's a shaman who told us a little about the community's history and the daily struggle they face with the large hoteliers who want to take over their land. He gave us a beautiful spiritual talk and then a meditation in the cave. It was truly beautiful. The climb is a bit demanding, and there are some narrow sections; the important thing is not to look down! You also have to enter the cave crouching, almost crawling, but it's truly a unique experience! (Original) Increíble experiencia. Hicimos la caminata con Javier. Es un chamán que nos contó un poco de la historia de la comunidad y la lucha que tienen día a día con los grandes hoteleros que quieren tomar sus tierras. Nos hizo una charla espiritual muy hermosa y luego una meditación en la cueva. Fue de verdad muy hermoso todo. La subida es un poco exigente y hay partes que son bastante angostas, lo importante es no mirar abajo! La cueva también hay que entrar agachado casi arrastrándose pero la verdad es una experiencia única!

(Translated by Google) A transformative experience together with Javier who is part of the community and was my guide. To do it, I recommend doing it with him. We had 3 talks that blow your mind and leave you thinking a lot. The caves are incredibly beautiful! One of the best things I knew in Tilcara. The path has parts that require physical effort due to the climbs. I wouldn't do it if I had vertigo or claustrophobia. (Original) Una experiencia transformadora junto con Javier quien es parte de la comunidad y fue mi guía. Para hacerlo, recomiendo hacerlo con el. Tuvimos 3 charlas que te vuelan la cabeza y te dejan reflexionando muchísimo. Las cuevas son increíblemente hermosas! De lo mejor que conocí en Tilcara. El camino tiene partes que requiere de esfuerzo físico por las subidas. No lo haría si tuviera vértigo o claustrofobia.

(Translated by Google) This activity is guided. We chose Javier, who belongs to the community, and he told us about their beliefs. In the cave, we meditated, and the experience was very interesting. This activity is best done without children, as there are sections of ledges, and we entered the cave, which is completely dark. Not recommended for those with claustrophobia or vertigo. (Original) Esta actividad es con guía. Nosotros elegimos a Javier que pertenece a la comunidad y nos fue contando sobre sus creencias. El la cueva hicimos una meditación y fue muy interesante la experiencia. Esta actividad es para ir sin niños ya que hay partes de cornisa y entramos a la cueva que es toda oscura. No recomendable para quienes tienen claustrofobia o vértigo

(Translated by Google) The hike is intense. It takes several hours. The cave is very dangerous. (Original) La caminata es intensa. Lleva varias horas. La cueva es muy peligrosa.

Could be better maintained but we enjoyed the walk and the views! Entrance for foreigners was $350 per adult

Beautiful grounds, lots of signs for the various plants so you know what everything is. Lots of succukents, of course, but also herbs and flowers and trees, all lovingly cared for. I say for half an hour in the shade just to watch the birds.

If you like cactus go their 🤩👏

Beautiful place ❤️!!___!!___!!❤️Close to Tilcara city -20mins by walking.

This is more a collection of cactus than a nice botanical garden. Entrance fee covers this and the Pucara, and it’s worth it to visit the Pucara, but the garden itself isn’t really worth a visit, especially a paid one.

It's a very nice walk from tilcara. You feel like you are traveling in time. The landscape is beautiful and it's pretty relaxing.

Excellent view, nice place but the plant signs could have much more information