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Purmamarca

Purmamarca means “Town of the Virgin Earth”, in aimará and it is a small town framed by spectacular hills of colors in Jujuy, unique in all the country known as «The mountain of the seven colors». In the main square one active artisan fair takes place, with typical handmade products of the quebrada, such as carpets, diverse wood statues, local clothes, vessels and medicinal plants. The small town is very attractive because it is located on the base of incredible multicolor hills. It is recommended to visit the old church, declared National Historical Monument, built in 1648, on the main square. The town offers the traveler lodging infrastructure, gastronomy and excursions.

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