Jujuy Province

The region includes three distinct geographical zones: the Altiplano plateau, the Río Grande valley through Quebrada de Humahuaca, and the sierras descending to Gran Chaco.

Following the colonial period and independence wars, Jujuy declared its autonomy from Tucumán and Salta Provinces in 1834, establishing itself as a separate province.

The province maintains strong indigenous traditions through the Colla people, who continue their ancestral practices in agriculture, crafts, and community gatherings.

San Salvador de Jujuy, the provincial capital, connects to major destinations through National Routes 9 and 34, while local buses serve communities across the departments.

The province forms part of the Lithium Triangle, containing substantial reserves of this mineral within its salt flats at elevations exceeding 3,400 meters.

Location: Argentina

Inception: 1834

Capital city: San Salvador de Jujuy

Elevation above the sea: 3,433 m

Part of: Argentine Northwest, South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Salta Province, Antofagasta Region, Potosí Department, Tarija Department

Website: https://jujuy.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -23.75000,-65.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50