Historic Ruins & Heritage
Pucara de Tilcara
📍 Pucara de Tilcara, Tilcara, Argentina
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Argentina, Tilcara
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Around ARS 3,000 (confirm on site)
- Address
- Pucara de Tilcara, Tilcara, Argentina
- Coordinates
- -23.5760, -65.3990
Introduction
The Pucará de Tilcara is one of the most important pre-Inca sites in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a hilltop fortress built of stone in the 11th–12th centuries by the Omaguaca people. Overlooking the valley, its compounds, plazas and defensive walls remain clear, with a small archaeology museum on top.
✨ Highlights
1
Pre-Inca fortress
An 11th–12th-century stone hill town built by the Omaguaca.
2
Valley views
The summit overlooks the Quebrada and the town of Tilcara.
3
Site museum
The museum on top shows pottery and mummies found at the site.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：About 1 km south of Tilcara, Jujuy, Argentina
→Time needed：About 1.5 hours
→Ticket Information：Around ARS 3,000 (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• The climb is steady — wear sports shoes and carry water.
• High-altitude sun is fierce; use sunscreen.
• The summit is windy — bring a jacket.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Pucara de Tilcara?
Around ARS 3,000 (confirm on site)
Any practical tips for visiting Pucara de Tilcara?
The climb is steady — wear sports shoes and carry water. High-altitude sun is fierce; use sunscreen.
How long should I spend at Pucara de Tilcara?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.