Iruya, Mountain village in Salta Province, Argentina
The settlement extends across steep slopes at 2,780 meters elevation, with narrow streets adapting to the mountainous terrain near the Iruya River.
Founded in 1753, Iruya developed around the Church of Virgin of Rosario, built on former settlements of the Ocloyas people from the Inca Empire.
The October festival honors the Virgin of Rosario with the traditional Cachis de Iruya dance, maintaining centuries-old customs of the region.
Access to Iruya requires traveling through Jujuy province on a 50-kilometer unpaved road, connecting to National Route 9 and Provincial Routes 13 and 133.
The village architecture features continuous facades with minimal openings toward the street, while houses organize around interior courtyards following local building traditions.
Location: Iruya Department
Elevation above the sea: 2,810 m
GPS coordinates: -22.79142,-65.21631
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45
Argentina extends across multiple climate zones and contains numerous geological formations. The country encompasses high mountain ranges in the Andes, salt flats in the northwest, rock formations in Patagonia, and extensive grasslands. These areas display the region's geological history and the adaptation of human settlements to different environments. The sites include volcanic craters, thermal springs, canyons, and historic villages. Many of these locations lie away from main routes and require several hours of travel. The regions document pre-Columbian cultures, colonial history, and traditional ways of life that continue today.
Northwest Argentina combines desert areas, wine regions and Andean valleys. The region includes salt flats, geological formations, pre-Columbian sites and traditional mountain villages.
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