How to Get to Pucará de Tilcara
How to reach the archaeological site: distances from Salta, Jujuy and Humahuaca, public transport, and the short walk from Tilcara village.
By car or bus
The Pucará sits on Route 9 at the north entrance to Tilcara. From San Salvador de Jujuy it's ~84 km (1h15); from Salta ~240 km (3h30) via RN-9; from Humahuaca ~43 km (40 min). Long-distance buses stop in Tilcara.
From Tilcara village
The site entrance is about 1.2 km from Tilcara's main square (15 min on foot, gentle slope). You can also take a remis or taxi from the square. There is parking at the entrance.
Public transport
Buses from Jujuy and Salta arrive at Tilcara's terminal; from there it's a short walk or remis to the entrance. Check frequencies and times at the terminals.
Frequently asked questions
Via RN-9, about 240 km (3h30) to Tilcara; then 1.2 km to the site entrance.
Yes, at the site entrance. Tilcara village also has public parking.
Yes: about 1.2 km (15 min) on a signed path from Tilcara's main square.
About 43 km south on RN-9 (40 min) to the north entrance of Tilcara.
Line buses to Tilcara's terminal; from there on foot or by remis to the entrance.