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San Salvador de Jujuy

Jujuy, Argentina · South America

About San Salvador de Jujuy

San Salvador de Jujuy sits on the route: 20 minutes from Palpalá, 54km from Cerro de los Siete Colores.

San Salvador de Jujuy is a city located in Jujuy, Argentina. With a population of 257,970, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, San Salvador de Jujuy sits in Argentina, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Argentina/Jujuy time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Salvador de Jujuy to your route.

About San Salvador de Jujuy

San Salvador de Jujuy (Spanish pronunciation: [san salβaˈðoɾ ðe xuˈxuj]), 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. It lies near the southern end of the

Read more Humahuaca Canyon where wooded hills meet the lowlands. Its population at the 2001 census [INDEC] was 237,751 inhabitants. If its suburbs are included, this figure rises to around 300,000. The current mayor is Raúl Jorge.

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Where is San Salvador de Jujuy located?

San Salvador de Jujuy is located in Jujuy, Argentina, South America. The coordinates are -24.1928 latitude, -65.2934 longitude.

What is the population of San Salvador de Jujuy?

San Salvador de Jujuy has a population of approximately 257,970 people, making it a city in Argentina.

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Quick Information

Population
257,970
Continent
South America
Country
Argentina
Region
Jujuy
Timezone
America/Argentina/Jujuy
Coordinates
-24.1928, -65.2934

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Argentina

Police
911
Ambulance
107
Fire
100
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from San Salvador de Jujuy

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Cerro de los Siete Colores

Banded sandstone hill above Purmamarca in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a short detour off RN9.

54 km · about 60 min drive

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Purmamarca (Cerro de los Siete Colores)

A tiny adobe village at the base of the stunning Hill of Seven Colors, with a lively artisan market and gateway to the Salinas Grandes.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near San Salvador de Jujuy

  • 54 kmCerro de los Siete ColoresBanded sandstone hill above Purmamarca in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a short detour off RN9.
  • 59 kmPurmamarca (Cerro de los Siete Colores)A tiny adobe village at the base of the stunning Hill of Seven Colors, with a lively artisan market and gateway to the Salinas Grandes.
  • 65 kmCuesta de LipánSwitchback climb on RN52 from Purmamarca to Abra de Potrerillos at about 4,170 metres, en route to Salinas Grandes.
  • 66 kmTren a las Nubes Viaduct RoadThe RN51 climbs from Salta to the 4,200 m Abra Blanca alongside the Train to the Clouds line, passing beneath the spindly La Polvorilla viaduct at San Antonio de los Cobres. Paved most of the way, gravel near the top.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Salvador de Jujuy.

Palpalá

🇦🇷 Argentina

11 km awayPop. 48,199

San Antonio

🇦🇷 Argentina

20 km away

El Carmen

🇦🇷 Argentina

22 km away

La Mendieta

🇦🇷 Argentina

36 km awayPop. 3,812

Tumbaya

🇦🇷 Argentina

41 km away

San Pedro de Jujuy

🇦🇷 Argentina

44 km awayPop. 58,430

La Esperanza

🇦🇷 Argentina

46 km awayPop. 5,002

La Caldera

🇦🇷 Argentina

47 km away

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