Purmamarca is one of the most picturesque towns that the Quebrada de Humahuaca has. Its name means in Quechua, “town of the lion”
Purmamarca is located more than 2,300 meters above sea level. For some people, this can lead to so-called altitude sickness or “aiming.”
Some ways to avoid it are: chewing coca leaves or eating coca candy, drinking plenty of water, avoiding heavy meals and alcohol.
It is just over an hour’s drive north of San Salvador de Jujuy and 30 minutes south of Tilcara, on National Route 52.
The most famous one stands out, which has even popularized the city that shelters it: the Cerro de los 7 Colores. It bears that name due to the different pigmentations that the minerals that form its walls acquire. This hill is part of the Cordillera Oriental and is located immediately west of the population center of Purmamarca. Its best view is achieved from the main road that we take after leaving Route 9 to enter its surroundings.
Plaza 9 de Julio is the main plaza of Purmamarca.
Around it, you can find street stalls of food, crafts, textiles and also several restaurants, cafes and historical buildings.
This is an ideal place to buy a souvenir or gift from Purmamarca.
One of the things we liked most about the town was walking through these colorful streets, contemplating the impressive landscapes in the background.
Spectacular!
Beautiful travelling post with so attractive photos of Purmamarca!
Thank you my friend @MaxWalsh for sharing to us!!
It is really picturesque town. Your photos are very colorful.
Thank you so much @MaxWalsh for sharing.
Thank you so much for this post @MaxWalsh for introducing me to this new place for me. I love mountains and the colours of the the Cerro de los 7 Colores are amazing.
Se ve una ciudad muy hermosa, @MaxWalsh y tus fotografias son maginíficas. Muchas gracias por compartir.
Thank you @MAHBUB_HYDER for commenting on my post and evaluating it!
Regards
It is a very small town surrounded by mountains, here everything is colors @helga19
Argentina is a country that has many things to see and appreciate. Thanks for your comment, greetings @Erik_van_den_Ham
Hola @AlexandreCampbell gracias por tu comentario, sí es una ciudad muy pequeña y hermosa, digna de conocerla y disfrutarla en el norte de Argentina.
Que hermosas fotos @MaxWalsh que paisajes tan bonitos tenemos en nuestro país. Probaste el salame de llama?
Saludos.
Silvy 
Hola @SilvyC Argentina tiene tantos paisajes hermosos, de norte a sur tenemos una gran variedad.
Lamentablemente no probé el salame de llama, lo que sí comí fue una milanesa de llama jaja… Da un poquito de lastima ver el animalito