San Salvador de Jujuy travel guide

San Salvador de Jujuy, commonly known as Jujuy and locally often referred to as San Salvador, is the capital and largest city of Jujuy Province in northwest Argentina. Also, it is the seat of the Doctor Manuel Belgrano Department.

San Salvador de Jujuy is a beautiful place in the North of Argentina. Visitors are surprised by the great variety of things to do and visit in one city. At first, people from Jujuy may seem a bit shy, but if you talk to them, they are really warm and friendly to tourists. They are ready to speak about the wonders of the nature around, such as Tilcara, Humahuaca, the Salinas and Reyes.

Getting in

Several companies run buses from Salta to Jujuy. It's only a 2.5-hour bus journey, or share a remis and grab an empanada while you're waiting. Some of the best meat empanadas are sold just across the road from the bus station where the remise leaves from. The bus station is a 15 minute slow walk to the centre of town, or take a taxi. When you arrive, walk the length of the makeshift market where you can buy food clothes and coca. The street food near the bus stop is excellent and cheap. Cross the bridge and just keep walking. The main street is Belgrano.

Getting around

There is an extensive local bus system, though information about routes is hard to come by. Some routes are listed on the Moovit app.

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