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A tiny village with an incredible setting right at the foot of the famous Hill of Seven Colours, Purmamarca is a charmingly sleepy little place with a daily handicrafts fair in the square, which has a smattering of cafés and shops around it.
The whitewashed adobe church, Iglesia de Santa Rosa, is beautiful, and entirely typical of the area, with a 500 year old tree outside it, and with its one excellent hotel, Purmamarca is the ideal place to stay while exploring the Humahuaca Gorge.
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Places near Purmamarca
- Salta & The Northwest 73 miles away
- Cafayate 164 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Purmamarca
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Purmamarca, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Purmamarca at its best.
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Driving Argentina’s wild northwest: Salta to Mendoza on Ruta 40 ![Road to Cachi from Salta or viceversa]()
Driving Argentina’s wild northwest: Salta to Mendoza on Ruta 40
Driving Argentina’s wild northwest: Salta to Mendoza on Ruta 40
Between Salta and Mendoza in northwest Argentina lies a yawning, unforgiving landscape dominated by Andean ranges, desert and badlands. Few visitors set foot there. Audley specialist Melissa explains why it makes for a classic Argentinian road trip on Ruta 40.
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Accommodation choices for Purmamarca
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Purmamarca. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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El Manantial del Silencio
Purmamarca
Ideas for experiencing Purmamarca
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Purmamarca, and which use the best local guides.
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Humahuaca Gorge ![Pre-Columbian settlement at Pucará, Tilcara]()
Humahuaca Gorge
Humahuaca Gorge
Set off from Purmamarca, having first visited the village and enjoyed the Hill of Seven Colours from close quarters. You will pass through the oasis village of Maimara, with its onion and garlic fields and dramatic coloured mountain backdrop, known as the Artist's Palette because of the range of hues visible.
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