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Argentina · Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy

Where to stay in Tilcara: 12 hotels, inns, domes and cabins

Twelve places to stay in Tilcara rated 8.8 to 9.6 with hundreds of guest reviews: four a few blocks from the square, four boutique hotels looking out over the hills and four to be close to the landscape, from a glamping site with its own vegetable garden to domes on the outskirts. For each one: where it is, what it has, what a night costs month by month and what guests say.

12 places to stay 8.8-9.6 rating 5,535 reviews
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Nightly price month by month · Guest reviews · Map with all 12

The 12 at a glance

3-star hotels and a family-run inn steps from the square, adobe-and-stone boutique hotels with pools and views of the gorge and, for a different kind of trip, glamping with a vegetable garden, apartments with a kitchen, cabins and domes.

Place to stayTypeRatingReviewsFrom, per night
Karallantay■■■Inn9.6 Exceptional666≈ US$ 33
Hotel El Candil★★★Hotel9.5 Exceptional457≈ US$ 115
Hotel Tulmas★★★Hotel9.4 Wonderful386≈ US$ 59
Antigua Tilcara★★★Hotel9.1 Wonderful671≈ US$ 63
Posada de Luz★★★Boutique hotel9.6 Exceptional380≈ US$ 102
Las Marías Hotel Boutique★★★Boutique hotel9.4 Wonderful364≈ US$ 183
El Reposo del Diablo★★★Boutique hotel9.3 Wonderful396≈ US$ 95
Villa del Cielo★★★Boutique hotel8.8 Excellent612≈ US$ 157
Tinku■■■■Apartments9.5 Exceptional318≈ US$ 72
Glamping El ObradorGlamping9.3 Wonderful726≈ US$ 51
Tierra Primitiva■■■■Cabins9.3 Wonderful265≈ US$ 72
Domo La Isla■■■■Domes9.1 Wonderful290≈ US$ 80

“From” is the lowest nightly price over the next 12 months for two people, in US dollars and before taxes and charges: the cheapest double room in the hotels and inns and the whole unit (dome, tent, cabin or apartment) in the rest. Foreign tourists paying with a card issued abroad are exempt from VAT on accommodation. Rates change: the price for your dates is confirmed when you book. ★ = the property's stars. ■ = quality rating (1 to 5) for those without stars.

Hotels and inns steps from the square

Between 250 and 350 m from the centre, so you can walk to the square, the peñas (folk-music venues) and the restaurants: three 3-star hotels and a family-run inn with a garden and shared kitchen, the most affordable in the guide.

Karallantay, in Tilcara

Karallantay

Inn

9.6 Exceptional · 666 reviews

📍 Pasaje Rivadavia 561, 250 m from the centre · Piedra Cutana 450 m · La Peña de Chuspita and Khuska 500 m

  • Garden
  • Shared kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Most affordable in the guide

The most affordable option in the guide and one of the best rated (9.6, with 9.8 for staff): an inn with a garden, barbecue and a shared kitchen with oven and fridge; some rooms have a seating area or patio, and there are family rooms. Guests highlight the garden, the cleanliness and the welcome from Gabriela, the host.

«A beautiful, cosy place. We rented a room with a private bathroom and it was excellent. Gaby is lovely and always checks whether you need anything. We will definitely be back.»
10 Lucía Argentina · 10/2026
«Very good location. Gabriela, the host, is a lovely person, attentive to everything. The garden and every little corner are gorgeous!»
10 Angela Argentina · 10/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 33-47
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Hotel El Candil, in Tilcara

Hotel El Candil

Hotel

9.5 Exceptional · 457 reviews

📍 Jujuy 549, 250 m from the centre · La Peña de Chuspita 50 m · Khuska 100 m

  • Regional restaurant
  • Balcony with a view
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Free parking

A new 3-star hotel rated 9.8 for location: garden, terrace, bar and a restaurant serving regional dishes, 24-hour front desk and concierge; some rooms have a balcony looking over the village. Buffet breakfast with vegan and gluten-free options. Free WiFi and parking.

«The hotel is new, the facilities spotless, the staff excellent! The restaurant for trying regional dishes: I highly recommend it!»
10 Silvia Argentina · 10/2026
«I found Tilcara beautiful and the hotel exceptional: a beautiful place, the room spacious and comfortable, the staff very friendly and attentive, and the hotel restaurant delicious. I would definitely stay here again.»
10 Cinthia Argentina · 09/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 115-144
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Hotel Tulmas, in Tilcara

Hotel Tulmas

Hotel

9.4 Wonderful · 386 reviews

📍 Manuel Corte 332, 350 m from the centre · La Peña de Chuspita 50 m · Piedra Cutana 150 m

  • Sun terrace
  • Very good breakfast
  • Gluten-free breakfast
  • Free parking

A 3-star hotel rated 9.9 for staff: a sun terrace and rooms with a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Highly rated breakfast, gluten-free too. Free WiFi and private parking. Guests highlight the location, close to everything, and the service.

«The location within Tilcara is excellent. The room is very comfortable and so is the bathroom. The service from Maximiliano, the hotel manager, is unbeatable: always attentive, always willing to help.»
9 Aaron Israel · 10/2026
«Very well located, close to everything; all the facilities spotless, just like the photos; breakfast very well served and very helpful staff.»
10 José Uruguay · 04/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 59
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Antigua Tilcara, in Tilcara

Antigua Tilcara

Hotel

9.1 Wonderful · 671 reviews

📍 Calle de la Sorpresa 484, three blocks from the main square · San Jorge 150 m · La Picadita 200 m

  • Rustic regional style
  • Bar with hill views
  • Home-made breakfast
  • Patio with barbecue

The hotel with the most reviews in its group (over 600): a rustic-style 3-star hotel three blocks from the square, with regional décor and central heating; superior rooms look out over the hills. Buffet breakfast with home-made bread and jams, a bar with views of the gorge, a lounge with TV, and a patio with sun loungers and a barbecue.

«A lovely stay at the Antigua! I went with my mum and we felt very comfortable. The service was spectacular and the place gorgeous! Thank you, Faty, for your good work.»
10 Iván Argentina · 09/2026
«The place is beautiful! Very comfortable and quiet. A really good breakfast with a GORGEOUS view. I hope to come back some time.»
10 Lucho Argentina · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 63-74
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Boutique hotels looking out over the hills

3-star hotels built of adobe, stone and wood on the hillsides of the village, with rooms looking out over the Quebrada de Humahuaca; all four have a pool and free parking.

Posada de Luz, in Tilcara

Posada de Luz

Boutique hotel

9.6 Exceptional · 380 reviews

📍 Ambrosetti 661, 400 m from the main square · Pucará de Tilcara 100 m · Archaeological Museum 400 m

  • Pool in the garden
  • Private terrace with a view
  • Home-made breakfast
  • Free parking

A 3-star inn of wood, stone and adobe, rated 9.6 and 9.9 for staff: a large garden with a pool and sun loungers, a children's playground and a bar. Rooms have pitched ceilings, picture windows and a private terrace looking out over the mountains, heating and cable TV. Buffet breakfast with home-made jams.

«An inn that combines a peaceful stay with real care for the traveller. Rooms with views that fill us with peace and first-class service.»
10 Salvador Spain · 10/2026
«Tastefully decorated rooms, the whole place well looked after, animals, a breakfast all made by them, close to the village yet quiet, with mountain views; friendly staff.»
10 Veronika Spain · 08/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 102
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Las Marías Hotel Boutique, in Tilcara

Las Marías Hotel Boutique

Boutique hotel

9.4 Wonderful · 364 reviews

📍 Calle Sorpresa 573, three blocks from the square · San Jorge 250 m · La Picadita and Quebrada Querida 300 m

  • Pool ringed by mountains
  • Spa and gym
  • Hot tub
  • Restaurant

A 3-star boutique hotel that blends tradition with modern comforts: rooms with a private balcony and panoramic views, some with a kitchenette, seating area and hot tub. A pool ringed by mountains in summer, spa, gym, restaurant and a bar overlooking the garden. Free WiFi and parking.

«The breakfast is great, very tasty and very complete. We used the hot tub: brilliant! We were given a very warm welcome. The stay was great.»
10 Elías Argentina · 10/2026
«Excellent hotel, a big room with a small patio for drinking mate in the late afternoon after coming back from excursions, with a view of the hills. Good, complete breakfast. Excellent staff.»
10 Martín Argentina · 09/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 183-194
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El Reposo del Diablo, in Tilcara

El Reposo del Diablo

Boutique hotel

9.3 Wonderful · 396 reviews

📍 Alverro 1049, 700 m from the centre · El Puente restaurant 350 m

  • Heated pool
  • Underfloor heating
  • Guided tours
  • Free parking

A 3-star boutique hotel with rooms looking out over the Quebrada de Humahuaca, built with natural stone and adobe, with underfloor heating and, in some, a fireplace. Heated outdoor pool, sun terrace, bar, restaurant and 24-hour front desk. It organises guided tours to Purmamarca and Huacalera. Free private parking.

«Comfortable, lovely views, delicious breakfast, very peaceful.»
10 Ney Ecuador · 10/2026
«A beautiful place, very clean and comfortable. Excellent heating for winter. A very cosy shared space. And the kittens add a homely, sweet touch.»
10 Doris Uruguay · 07/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 95-117
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Villa del Cielo, in Tilcara

Villa del Cielo

Boutique hotel

8.8 Excellent · 612 reviews

📍 Próspero Nieva s/n, La Falda, on the hillside · 500 m from the main square · San Jorge 400 m

  • Heated indoor pool
  • Private terrace with a view
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking

A 3-star hotel on a hillside, with more than 600 reviews: every room looks out over the valley and has a private terrace with a table and chairs, adobe walls and heating. A heated indoor pool with a picture window onto the mountains, a restaurant and a bar that also serves on the terrace. Breakfast every day and free parking.

«It has beautiful views, the heated pool, excellent staff, the cleanliness, the breakfast.»
9 Monsted Argentina · 09/2026
«The terracotta of the room and the pucará-style building were amazing, and so was the indoor pool with that big window onto the mountains and the valley. The restaurant: 10 out of 10!»
9 Virginia Argentina · 07/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 157
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Glamping, domes, cabins and apartments

To sleep surrounded by hills: a glamping site with its own vegetable garden 400 m from the centre, apartments with a kitchen on the road up to the Pucará, cabins in Villa Florida and domes 3.2 km from the village. All of them serve breakfast.

Tinku, in Tilcara

Tinku

Apartments

9.5 Exceptional · 318 reviews

📍 On the road up to the Pucará, 900 m from the centre · Jallalla and El Puente 250 m

  • Equipped kitchen
  • Terrace with a view
  • Barbecue
  • WiFi rated 10

Apartments rated 9.5, with 9.8 for cleanliness and comfort: each unit has a terrace with mountain views, a dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Highly rated breakfast, gluten-free too, a barbecue and trails nearby. Free WiFi and parking.

«The apartment is very pretty, the kitchen is well equipped for a few days and the breakfast is very complete, with fruit, yoghurt, sweet and savoury… It also has a barbecue on the terrace for guests and wonderful views.»
9 Nuria Spain · 10/2026
«Excellent location, with a beautiful view and great peace and quiet.»
10 Sebastián Argentina · 09/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 72-92
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Glamping El Obrador, in Tilcara

Glamping El Obrador

Glamping

9.3 Wonderful · 726 reviews

📍 Rivadavia between Torrico and Ambrosetti, 400 m from the centre · El Puente 250 m · Piedra Cutana 350 m

  • Own vegetable garden
  • Garden with a view
  • Breakfast
  • Most reviewed

The most reviewed place in the guide (over 720) and rated 9.9 for staff: a glamping site with units set apart from each other, a garden with a terrace, its own vegetable garden and a barbecue, a few blocks from the centre. Units have a fridge, toaster and kettle; highly rated breakfast. Free WiFi and parking.

«A lovely concept: each unit is separate, with a beautiful view; they have their own vegetable garden, a very good breakfast and friendly, attentive hosts.»
10 Garzón Argentina · 10/2026
«Excellent location, very quiet and close to everything! Delicious breakfast, and they let me top up my coffee more than once! I would definitely come back and recommend it.»
10 Rocío Argentina · 09/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 51-65
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Tierra Primitiva, in Tilcara

Tierra Primitiva

Cabins

9.3 Wonderful · 265 reviews

📍 Villa Florida, 1.9 km from the centre

  • Cabins with a kitchen
  • Terrace with mountain views
  • Breakfast
  • Garden

Cabins in Villa Florida, with a garden and mountain views: each one has a terrace, a well-equipped kitchen, cable TV and a private bathroom. À la carte or gluten-free breakfast, highly rated. Free WiFi and private parking. Guests highlight the views, the quiet and the welcome from Nora, the owner.

«An excellent stay. The place has beautiful views and the cabin was spotless. I highly recommend it!»
10 María Argentina · 10/2026
«A lovely place, very good location: all you could hear were the sounds of nature, plus the view of the mountains. The cabin was very comfortable, clean and had everything you need. Nora, the owner, very kind, and the breakfast very complete!»
10 S. Argentina · 10/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 72-108
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Domo La Isla, in Tilcara

Domo La Isla

Domes

9.1 Wonderful · 290 reviews

📍 On the outskirts, 3.2 km from the centre · Yacón 3.1 km

  • Domes with mountain views
  • Breakfast
  • Fast WiFi
  • Airport transfer

Domes with mountain views, less than 10 minutes by car from the centre, according to one guest: each with a private bathroom, toiletries and a hairdryer, and a garden to relax in. Highly rated breakfast, free fast WiFi, free parking and an airport transfer at a charge. Guests highlight the view and the feeling of getting away from it all.

«What we liked most is the perfect location, ideal for switching off and for the view. The dome is very comfortable for two, the breakfast delicious, and Gastón and Eduardo were excellent hosts.»
10 Jessica Argentina · 08/2026
«A beautiful place! Wonderful people. The view is amazing and it is less than 10 minutes by car from the centre. The breakfast is a 10 and the hosts are very attentive.»
10 Julia Argentina · 07/2026
Price per night, 2 people
≈ US$ 80-95
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The 12 places to stay on the map

Tap a number to see the place. Ten are in the village or on its hillsides, less than 1 km from the square; Tierra Primitiva is 1.9 km away, in Villa Florida, and Domo La Isla 3.2 km away, on the outskirts.

  1. 1Karallantay
  2. 2Hotel El Candil
  3. 3Hotel Tulmas
  4. 4Antigua Tilcara
  5. 5Posada de Luz
  6. 6Las Marías Hotel Boutique
  7. 7El Reposo del Diablo
  8. 8Villa del Cielo
  9. 9Tinku
  10. 10Glamping El Obrador
  11. 11Tierra Primitiva
  12. 12Domo La Isla

When to go

Average maximum temperature each month in Tilcara, at almost 2,500 m above sea level.

Jan22°
Feb21°
Mar21°
Apr21°
May20°
Jun19°
Jul19°
Aug20°
Sep22°
Oct22°
Nov22°
Dec22°
Summer: warmest and the rainy season (Nov-Mar)Autumn and spring: mild (Apr-May and Sep-Oct)Dry winter: coolest (Jun-Aug)
🌡️ Average highs of 21-22 °C from September to April and 19-20 °C from May to August: mild days all year round🌧️ Summer rains: almost three quarters of the year's rain falls from November to March☀️ Dry winter: only 3 % of the year's rain falls from June to August🧥 At almost 2,500 m: bring something warm for the evenings, and in winter several properties highlight their heating📊 2015-2024 averages at Tilcara's coordinates (Open-Meteo, ERA5 and ERA5-Land reanalysis)

On each card, months marked “·” have no published rate yet: properties open their calendars in stages. It does not mean they are closed.

Things to do in Tilcara

Places within easy reach of the properties in this guide, with the distances given on each property's page.

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Pucará de Tilcara

The ancient stone fortress on the hill: Posada de Luz is 100 m away, according to its page, and Tinku sits on the road up to the Pucará.

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Archaeological Museum

400 m from Posada de Luz and a few blocks from the main square, three blocks from Antigua Tilcara and Las Marías.

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Peñas and regional food

La Peña de Chuspita is 50 m from El Candil and Tulmas and 500 m from Karallantay; El Candil, Las Marías, El Reposo del Diablo and Villa del Cielo have their own restaurant.

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Purmamarca

21 km from Tilcara, according to Karallantay's page. El Reposo del Diablo organises guided tours to Purmamarca and Huacalera.

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Humahuaca

The town that gives the gorge its name is 42 km from Karallantay, along national route 9.

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Hiking in the hills

Tinku highlights the trails near the property, and from the domes and cabins on the outskirts you step straight out into the landscape.

Tours and experiences in Tilcara and the Quebrada de Humahuaca

Purmamarca Walk with Llamas

Purmamarca Walk with Llamas

★ 4.9173 reviewsfrom US$ 95

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Purmamarca Night Experience

Purmamarca Night Experience

★ 4.8136 reviewsfrom US$ 46

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Mountain biking in the surroundings of Tilcara

Mountain biking in the surroundings of Tilcara

★ 5.028 reviewsfrom US$ 40

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Bike Adventure through Juella with lunch

Bike Adventure through Juella with lunch

★ 5.09 reviewsfrom US$ 70

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Bike Adventure in Salinas Grandes with Picnic

Bike Adventure in Salinas Grandes with Picnic

★ 5.027 reviewsfrom US$ 140

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Complete your trip

Everything else you need for the trip.

Car hire

🚗 Car hire

To explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca at your own pace: Purmamarca, Huacalera and Humahuaca.

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Flights

✈️ Flights

Find flights to Gobernador Horacio Guzmán airport, in San Salvador de Jujuy, and plan the whole trip.

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Airport transfer

🚕 Airport transfer

A driver waiting for you at Gobernador Horacio Guzmán airport, with a fixed price agreed in advance.

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What the transfer includes

🛡️ What the transfer includes

The driver tracks your flight and waits up to 45 minutes if it is delayed. Fixed price in advance, with taxes, tolls and tip included. You are met with a sign with your name, the vehicle matches your group size, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before.

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Getting there

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Horacio Guzmán airport · 113-130 km

Gobernador Horacio Guzmán international airport, in San Salvador de Jujuy, is 113-117 km from most of the properties, according to their pages. Private transfers with a fixed price are available, and Domo La Isla offers an airport transfer at a charge.

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From San Salvador de Jujuy · 85 km

Tilcara is 85 km from the provincial capital, on national route 9, which links the north-west of the country with Buenos Aires: Antigua Tilcara is less than 1 km from the road.

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By car

Ten of the 12 have free parking: El Candil, Tulmas, the four boutique hotels with a view, Tinku, the glamping site, Tierra Primitiva and Domo La Isla.

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Frequently asked questions

Which places in this guide have the highest ratings?

Karallantay and Posada de Luz, with 9.6; El Candil and Tinku, with 9.5; and Tulmas and Las Marías, with 9.4. The one with the most reviews is Glamping El Obrador: 9.3 from more than 720.

What does the nightly price include?

It is the price for two people per night, before taxes: the cheapest double room in the hotels and inns and the whole unit in the rest. All have free WiFi, and Tinku and Tierra Primitiva have a fully equipped kitchen.

Which ones have a pool?

The four boutique hotels with a view: Posada de Luz and Las Marías, outdoors; El Reposo del Diablo, heated outdoor pool; and Villa del Cielo, indoor and heated, with a picture window onto the hills.

Where is the best area to stay in Tilcara?

Near the square, to walk to the peñas, the restaurants and the Archaeological Museum: Karallantay, El Candil, Tulmas and Antigua Tilcara are 250-350 m from the centre. The boutique hotels sit on the hillsides looking out over the gorge, and for getting away from it all there are the cabins in Villa Florida and the domes on the outskirts.

What is there to do in Tilcara?

Climb up to the Pucará, visit the Archaeological Museum, eat at the peñas and head out along the Quebrada de Humahuaca: Purmamarca is 21 km away and Humahuaca 42 km. El Reposo del Diablo organises guided tours to Purmamarca and Huacalera.

When is the best time to go?

Average highs range from 19 to 22 °C all year round. Winter (June to August) is dry and summer brings most of the rain. Each card shows the nightly price month by month.

How do I get there?

By plane, to Gobernador Horacio Guzmán airport, in San Salvador de Jujuy, about 115 km away, with fixed-price private transfers. By car, on national route 9: Tilcara is 85 km from the provincial capital.