Sixt, a leading German company in mobility solutions for corporate clients and travelers, lands in the province of Jujuy, a strategic point for all those who visit this incredible destination in the Argentine Northwest.
As of July 1, the prestigious car rental company announces the opening of its new branch in San Salvador de Jujuy, a destination that in 2022 showed an increase in tourism by 20% compared to the previous year, thanks to the visit of hundreds of tourists of various nationalities who opted for this square as the iconic place of the Northwest.
Sixt Jujuy will provide its service at the Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport, and will have a fleet of compact cars and 4x4 trucks, vehicles suitable for traveling the Andean routes.
With Sixt vehicles you will be able to visit the multiple tourist points full of history that mark the development of the province located in the north of the country.
San Salvador de Jujuy, capital of the province, is a good starting point to begin the adventure of touring the Argentine Northwest. The wide variety of places to visit in this extensive region can be visited thanks to the endless number of routes that exist and selecting one or the other will depend on how much time you have to cover them.
One of those points is Purmamarca, which welcomes you to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a site declared Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is there where you can enjoy the impressive views of the Cerro de los Siete Colores, and its traditional dishes, the syncretism of its culture, the quality of its artisans' products, its music and above all the warmth and simplicity of its people who are your identity card.
The routes are in perfect condition, the route is easy and the distances are manageable. For those fans of adventure tourism, they will find in Jujuy the ideal proposal to live an unforgettable experience, it is the dream place to practice the sport, and at the same time they will be dazzled by the charming landscapes that the province offers in each of its corners.
In Purmamarca you can go up to the viewpoint, and do the Paseo de los Colorados are must-see classics.
Going through Maimará where it is worth entering to appreciate the "Palette of the Painter", a hill that seems to be painted with brushstrokes. Near Maimará, on the road, is the Posta de Hornillos. There is a small but interesting museum where you can see the hostel where great personalities of Argentine history rested.
In Tilcara, the ideal is to visit the main square, there are several museums to visit and there are artisans and stallholders selling industrial products. From Tilcara, close to Purmamarca on National Route 52, you can arrive at the Salinas Grandes, which impress for its spectacularity, the enchanting views and its sharp curves in height.
You will also be able to explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a valley famous for its brilliantly colored mountains and the fascinating history prior to the Inca Empire.
Jujuy's charm is present at all times. The perfect combination of colorful mountains makes the destination fascinating minute by minute. Although the city is picturesque and welcoming, it also enjoys virgin and unexplored territories that link tourists with nature, discovery, adventure and contemplation.
But the wonder of the place lives even in the Northwest routes that take tourists from one activity to another. For this reason, it is ideal for the traveler to have a car and their own mobility and thus ensure the pleasure of perfection. For the same reason, everyone who arrives in San Salvador de Jujuy can begin the delight as soon as they leave the airport through the infinite and fascinating routes that surround this magical city.
The company operates in 100 countries, with more than 3,500 branches and maintains agreements with the most important hotels in the tourism industry, as well as with leading airlines and numerous recognized suppliers in the tourism area.
Sixt Argentina stands out for offering excellence in all key sectors of the tourism industry. The sustained work and dedication of the entire Sixt family have made it possible to follow this successful path.