Antigua Tilcara

Top choice in Quebrada de Humahuaca


A cute red adobe building, adorned with flowers, and set up a dirt road from the town center, where the roads seemingly disappear into the hills. Rooms here are wonderful, with ceramic-tile floors, exposed stone, wood furnishings and artistic accents, such as cactus-wood lanterns. The service is charming, relaxed and conscientious.

It all adds up to superb value.


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