{"id":42700,"date":"2026-01-17T20:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=42700"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:33:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:33:48","slug":"que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in Maimar\u00e1, one of the most beautiful towns in the Quebrada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maimar\u00e1 was a pleasant surprise. Located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, in the province of Jujuy, it is a very quiet town without the tourist activity of other more popular destinations like Purmamarca or Tilcara. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In 2025, it gained greater notoriety after being recognized as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.untourism.int\/news\/un-tourism-announces-best-tourism-villages-2025-52-communities-leading-tourism-for-rural-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most beautiful rural villages in the world, according to UN Tourism<\/a>. And although I'm not a big fan of these rankings, the truth is that Maimar\u00e1 has its charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The multicolored hills that surround it, especially the famous Painter's Palette, the adobe houses distributed throughout the town and the quiet pace of life create a special atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post I'll tell you about my visit to Maimar\u00e1, what you can do in the town and why, beyond the titles, it remains one of the most outstanding places to visit in the Quebrada de Humahuaca.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Vista de Maimar\u00e1 y la Paleta del Pintor desde el Mirador el Monolito\" class=\"wp-image-42749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Maimar\u00e1 and the Painter's Palette from the Monolith Lookout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e3aa566ce6d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e3aa566ce6d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Donde_esta_ubicado_Maimara\" >Where is Maimar\u00e1 located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#El_reconocimiento_como_uno_de_los_pueblos_mas_lindos_del_2025\" >Recognition as one of the most beautiful towns of 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Que_ver_en_Maimara_uno_de_los_pueblos_rurales_mas_lindos_del_mundo\" >What to see in Maimar\u00e1, one of the most beautiful rural towns in the world<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#La_Paleta_del_Pintor\" >The Painter's Palette<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#El_casco_urbano_y_la_plaza_central\" >The town center and the central square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Campos_de_flores\" >Fields of flowers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#El_cementerio_de_Maimara\" >The Maimar\u00e1 Cemetery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Mirador_del_Monolito\" >El Monolito viewpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Mirador_de_la_Virgen\" >Virgin's Viewpoint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Bodegas\" >Bodegas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Puente_Natural\" >Natural Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Actividades_organizadas_por_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >Activities organized by the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Como_llegar_a_Maimara\" >How to get to Maimar\u00e1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Transporte_publico\" >Public transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#En_auto\" >By car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#En_el_tren_solar\" >On the solar train<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Donde_alojarse_en_Maimara\" >Where to stay in Maimar\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Pensamientos_finales_sobre_Maimara\" >Final thoughts on Maimar\u00e1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_Maimara\" >Frequently Asked Questions about Maimar\u00e1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#%C2%BFCuanto_tiempo_dedicarle_a_Maimara\" >How much time should I dedicate to Maimar\u00e1?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#%C2%BFVale_la_pena_dormir_en_Maimara_o_es_mejor_hacerlo_en_Tilcara\" >Is it worth staying overnight in Maimar\u00e1 or is it better to stay in Tilcara?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_recorrer_Maimara_caminando\" >Is it possible to explore Maimar\u00e1 on foot?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#%C2%BFCual_es_el_mejor_momento_del_dia_para_visitar_la_Paleta_del_Pintor\" >What is the best time of day to visit the Painter's Palette?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_visitar_Maimara_con_el_Tren_Solar\" >Is it possible to visit Maimar\u00e1 using the Solar Train?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#%C2%BFHay_restaurantes_y_lugares_para_comer\" >Are there restaurants and places to eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/#%C2%BFEs_un_buen_destino_para_combinar_con_otros_pueblos_de_la_quebrada\" >Is it a good destination to combine with other towns in the gorge?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_esta_ubicado_Maimara\"><\/span>Where is Maimar\u00e1 located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Maimar\u00e1 is located in northern Argentina, within the <strong>Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/strong>, in the province of <strong>Jujuy<\/strong>, a region declared a <strong>World Heritage Site by UNESCO<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The town is located on National Route 9, making it a common stop for those traveling through the gorge from south to north.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara03.jpg\" alt=\"Cartel de Maimar\u00e1 en la plaza principal\" class=\"wp-image-42741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara03-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara03-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maimar\u00e1 sign in the main square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is located about 70 km from San Salvador de Jujuy, between Tilcara (only 6 km away) and Purmamarca (about 20 km away), two of the most visited destinations in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-san-salvador-de-jujuy-una-ciudad-que-no-atrapa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Cartel en la plaza principal de San Salvador de Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42668 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-san-salvador-de-jujuy-una-ciudad-que-no-atrapa\/\">Things to do in San Salvador de Jujuy, a city that doesn't captivate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_reconocimiento_como_uno_de_los_pueblos_mas_lindos_del_2025\"><\/span>Recognition as one of the most beautiful towns of 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The recognition received by Maimar\u00e1 comes from the <strong>UN Tourism<\/strong> Initiative, through its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.untourism.int\/news\/un-tourism-announces-best-tourism-villages-2025-52-communities-leading-tourism-for-rural-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Tourism Villages program<\/a>, which seeks to highlight rural villages around the world that preserve their identity, traditions and natural environment, promoting more sustainable and authentic tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05.jpg\" alt=\"Vista de Maimar\u00e1, con la iglesia y la Paleta del Pintor\" class=\"wp-image-42743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Maimar\u00e1, with the church and the Painter's Palette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To choose the winners, various criteria are taken into account, such as the conservation of cultural and natural heritage, the lifestyle of the local community, care for the environment, hospitality, and the way in which tourism is integrated without altering the essence of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In Argentina, Maimar\u00e1 was not the only town honored. <strong>Carlos Pellegrini<\/strong>, in the province of <strong>Corrientes<\/strong>, also received this recognition. This town is known for its connection to nature and for being one of the gateways to the Iber\u00e1 Wetlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03-800x600.webp\" alt=\"Calle de Purmamarca con el cerro de 7 colores de fondo\" class=\"wp-image-42771 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/\">What to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy, Argentina<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ver_en_Maimara_uno_de_los_pueblos_rurales_mas_lindos_del_mundo\"><\/span>What to see in Maimar\u00e1, one of the most beautiful rural towns in the world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maimar\u00e1 is a town to explore at a leisurely pace, where the attractions lie not so much in a list of must-sees, but in the harmonious blend of landscape and daily life. Even so, there are some spots worth discovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Paleta_del_Pintor\"><\/span>The Painter's Palette<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Painter's Palette<\/strong> is, without a doubt, the iconic image of Maimar\u00e1. As soon as you arrive in the town, the multicolored hills begin to catch your eye with their ochre, reddish, yellow, and violet tones, which change according to the light of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara07.jpg\" alt=\"Campos en Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara07-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara07-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fields in Maimar\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>No matter what point you're from, there's always some angle from which the Paleta stands out and dominates the landscape, like a natural backdrop framing the entire valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the best places to appreciate it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wSAFvBayYczoE5Ry5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monolith Viewpoint<\/a>. From there you get panoramic views of the entire town, with Maimar\u00e1 at your feet and the Painter's Palette right in front, unfolding in all its vastness.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara12.jpg\" alt=\"Mirador el Monolito en Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara12-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara12-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">El Monolito viewpoint in Maimar\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another interesting option is to head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/QWUWUSjH8RyYv8Um7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">river area<\/a>, from where the Paleta can be seen head-on and at a closer distance. The contrast of the colors is perceived in greater detail, although it's a shame the area isn't better maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, the place resembles an old garbage dump; there are no benches or spaces designed for sitting and enjoying the view. But the potential is enormous, and surely over time it will be beautified and transformed into a more pleasant meeting place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara08.jpg\" alt=\"R\u00edo Grande con la Paleta del Pintor enfrente - Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara08-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara08-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rio Grande with the Painter's Palette in front \u2013 Maimar\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There's also a great view from the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BE54J4Ss6e7KQX8t9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bridge that crosses to the other side of town<\/a>. A good spot for a photo or simply to stop for a few minutes and let the scenery do its work.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara17-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Mujeres con ovejas cruzando el puente de Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara17-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara17-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara17.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Women with sheep crossing the Maimar\u00e1 bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_casco_urbano_y_la_plaza_central\"><\/span>The town center and the central square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The town center of Maimar\u00e1 is small, simple, but lovely to explore on foot. The streets are quiet, the houses are made of adobe, there are a few street vendors, and the surrounding hills are always visible from every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara04.jpg\" alt=\"Calles con casas coloniales y de adobe en Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara04-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streets with colonial and adobe houses in Maimar\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are no big attractions, you just have to let yourself go.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara19.jpg\" alt=\"Centro de Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara19-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara19-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">At the center of it all is the <strong>main square<\/strong>, the social heart of the town. It's a well-maintained green space with benches where you can sit and relax, drink mate, or simply watch local life unfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neighbors chatting, children playing, and tourists taking a break before continuing on their way make the square a constant meeting point.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara18.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza Central de Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara18-600x354.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maimar\u00e1 Central Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Around the square are concentrated some small shops, stalls selling regional products and simple buildings that give shape to the center of Maimar\u00e1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-purmamarca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01-800x600.webp\" alt=\"Vista al Cerro de los 7 colores en Purmamarca- Argentina\" class=\"wp-image-42769 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-purmamarca\/\">What to see in Purmamarca, home of the Hill of Seven Colors<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Campos_de_flores\"><\/span>Fields of flowers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Maimar\u00e1 is known for its <strong>fields of flowers<\/strong>, especially carnations, which during certain times of the year color the surroundings with intense colors.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara11.jpg\" alt=\"Contrastes entre el verde de los campos con el marr\u00f3n de los cerros en Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara11-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Contrasts between the green of the fields and the brown of the hills in Maimar\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When I went (December) it wasn't the flowering season, but walking through the rural area and coming across these crops, framed by the multicolored hills, is a different and very photogenic sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/humahuaca-y-el-hornocal-que-hacer-y-como-organizar-la-visita\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Cabildo de Humahuaca - Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42783 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/humahuaca-y-el-hornocal-que-hacer-y-como-organizar-la-visita\/\">Humahuaca and Hornocal: What to do and how to plan your visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_cementerio_de_Maimara\"><\/span>The Maimar\u00e1 Cemetery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Maimar\u00e1 cemetery<\/strong> is not a solemn or dull place; it is picturesque and very colorful, with decorated tombs, flowers, pennants, and details that reflect the way in the Quebrada region the relationship with death and memory is experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara02.jpg\" alt=\"Cementerio de Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara02-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Maimar\u00e1 Cemetery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One striking feature is the enormous cactus growing among the graves, almost becoming a symbol of the place. The image of the cactus rising in the middle of the cemetery, with the multicolored hills in the background, is very representative of the Jujuy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirador_del_Monolito\"><\/span>El Monolito viewpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As I mentioned before, the <strong>Monolith Viewpoint<\/strong> is one of the preferred spots to admire the <strong>Painter's Palette<\/strong> and have a panoramic view of the entire town of Maimar\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Vista de Maimar\u00e1 y la Paleta del Pintor desde el Mirador el Monolito\" class=\"wp-image-42749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Maimar\u00e1 and the Painter's Palette from the Monolith Lookout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From above, the multicolored hills unfold in front and allow you to clearly appreciate the different layers and tones that make this area of \u200b\u200bthe Quebrada so characteristic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are two ways to get there. The easiest option is from the route (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Sw4bs6K22ySQ1wAt5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see location<\/a>), following a well-marked path that takes you to the viewpoint in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The other alternative is to go up from the other side, from the town (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9xJkLi9P5LLcNiuV8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on the map<\/a>), along a more rustic and less signposted path, but more practical if you are already walking through Maimar\u00e1 and want to go directly up without going through the road.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara13.jpg\" alt=\"Acceso al mirador el Monolito de Maimar\u00e1 desde la ruta\" class=\"wp-image-42748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara13-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara13-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Access to the Maimar\u00e1 Monolith viewpoint from the route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Once at the top, the viewpoint offers panoramic views of the town center, the crops and the surrounding hills, making it an excellent place to take photos, sit for a while and discover why Maimar\u00e1 has one of the most beautiful views in the Quebrada de Humahuaca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mirador_de_la_Virgen\"><\/span>Virgin's Viewpoint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another interesting spot to get a different perspective of Maimar\u00e1 is the <strong>Mirador de la Virgen<\/strong>, located on the other side of the river, right on the slope of the Paleta del Pintor (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gW1p3vaod7TX6NFW7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on the map<\/a>). From here, the view changes; you're on the hillside instead of having the hills directly in front of you, and the town unfolds on the other side of the river.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara06.jpg\" alt=\"Inicio del sendero al Mirador de la Virgen en Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara06-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara06-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Start of the trail to the Mirador de la Virgen in Maimar\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I think the Monolith is prettier, because the Painter's Palette is more appreciated from the front than from standing on it, but if you have the time and want to walk a little more, it's not a bad idea to include it in your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodegas\"><\/span>Bodegas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another of Maimar\u00e1's lesser-known attractions are its <strong>high-altitude wineries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Thanks to the dry climate and temperature range, small wine-producing businesses have developed in the surrounding area, many of them offering guided tours and tastings, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/oJHYAQvziyrG2pG66\" target=\"_self\">Winery and Vineyards Jes\u00fas Vilte<\/a>, which is located very close to the main square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puente_Natural\"><\/span>Natural Bridge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Natural Bridge<\/strong> is a recommended walk for those who have a little more time and want to get away from the urban area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"478\" height=\"699\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/puente-natural.webp\" alt=\"Puente Natural cerca de Maimar\u00e1 - Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/puente-natural.webp 478w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/puente-natural-274x400.webp 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 478px) 100vw, 478px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Bridge near Maimar\u00e1 \u2013 Jujuy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The trail leads to a <strong>rock formation created by erosion<\/strong>, which over time has carved a kind of bridge or large natural window in the mountain (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hEqfVGtG8j7XXBSZ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see the start of the trail on the map<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara01.jpg\" alt=\"Inicio del Sendero al Puente Natural con el Cartel de Maimara\" class=\"wp-image-42754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara01-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara01-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Start of the Trail to the Natural Bridge with the Maimara Sign<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It's not a difficult hike and you can walk from the village, but it's worth knowing that it's not very close, so it can take a couple of hours to go and come back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actividades_organizadas_por_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>Activities organized by the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"307978,295305,308043,476595\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"tours_maimara\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/jujuy-l135137\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Maimara\"><\/span>How to get to Maimar\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transporte_publico\"><\/span>Public transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">By <strong>public transport<\/strong>, there are frequent buses that connect San Salvador de Jujuy with Tilcara, Humahuaca and other towns in the Quebrada. Many of these services stop in Maimar\u00e1 or allow passengers to get off along the highway, from where the town is easily accessible on foot or by taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-tilcara-la-mejor-base-para-recorrer-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23-800x468.webp\" alt=\"Calles de Tilcara en Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42704 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23-800x468.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23-600x351.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-tilcara-la-mejor-base-para-recorrer-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca\/\">What to do in Tilcara, the best base for exploring the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_auto\"><\/span>By car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">By car is the most convenient option if you're exploring the area on your own. From San Salvador de Jujuy, the road is completely paved and well-marked. The journey takes about <strong>1 hour and a half<\/strong>, passing through landscapes that already hint at the multicolored hills characteristic of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_el_tren_solar\"><\/span>On the solar train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Maimar\u00e1 is part of the route of the <strong>Quebrada Solar Train<\/strong>, which usually stops in the town <strong>for about an hour<\/strong>. That time is enough for a quick walk through the town center, to visit the main square and get a first impression of the place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar00.webp\" alt=\"Tren Solar de la Quebrada de Humahuaca\" class=\"wp-image-42757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar00.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar00-300x400.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solar Train of the Quebrada of Humahuaca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The station is <strong>very close to the central square<\/strong>, making it easy to take advantage of the stop without the need for long transfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, from my point of view, one hour is far too short if the idea is to get out of the center a bit, go to a viewpoint or walk calmly towards areas like the river or the surroundings of the town. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, Maimar\u00e1 is much more enjoyable if you stay for a few hours, to explore other corners besides the main square and the center without rushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_Maimara\"><\/span>Where to stay in Maimar\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a small town, any location in Maimar\u00e1 is good for sleeping. Everything is relatively close, and getting around on foot is no problem, whether you want to reach the main square, take a stroll through the town center, or explore one of the surrounding trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For those traveling on a tight budget or backpacking, a recommended option is <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/4smXF3B\" target=\"_self\">Casa Los Molles Hostel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It features shared and private rooms, pleasant common areas and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for meeting other travelers and taking the town at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Casa-Los-Molles-Hostel.webp\" alt=\"Casa Los Molles Hostel\" class=\"wp-image-42702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Casa-Los-Molles-Hostel.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Casa-Los-Molles-Hostel-600x368.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Casa Los Molles Hostel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pensamientos_finales_sobre_Maimara\"><\/span>Final thoughts on Maimar\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I liked Maimar\u00e1. I don't know if it's one of the best rural towns in the world, but it has its charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What stands out most is the Painter's Palette. No matter what angle you look from, it always appears dominating the landscape, whether from the town, from the viewpoints, or walking around; that wall of multicolored hills is a presence that captivates you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"559\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara00-559x800.jpg\" alt=\"Posando con una llama artificial en Maimar\u00e1\" class=\"wp-image-42739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara00-559x800.jpg 559w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara00-279x400.jpg 279w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara00.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Posing with an artificial flame in Maimar\u00e1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Personally, I recommend dedicating at least a day to Maimar\u00e1. It's not essential to spend the night in the town to enjoy it, but it's definitely worth including it in your tour of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and taking the time to explore it at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_Maimara\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions about Maimar\u00e1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuanto_tiempo_dedicarle_a_Maimara\"><\/span>How much time should I dedicate to Maimar\u00e1?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A full day is enough to explore the town and see the main sights; there's no need to sleep there, as you can base yourself in other larger towns that are relatively close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFVale_la_pena_dormir_en_Maimara_o_es_mejor_hacerlo_en_Tilcara\"><\/span>Is it worth staying overnight in Maimar\u00e1 or is it better to stay in Tilcara?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on your plans. Maimar\u00e1 is quieter and more authentic, ideal if you're looking for peace and quiet and less tourism. Tilcara has more activity, restaurants, and nightlife. If you prioritize peace and quiet and beautiful scenery, Maimar\u00e1 is a great base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSe_puede_recorrer_Maimara_caminando\"><\/span>Is it possible to explore Maimar\u00e1 on foot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. The town center is small and everything is walkable. You'll need a little more time for the viewpoints and longer walks, but you don't need transportation if you enjoy walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_el_mejor_momento_del_dia_para_visitar_la_Paleta_del_Pintor\"><\/span>What is the best time of day to visit the Painter's Palette?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunrise and sunset are the best times, when the colors intensify and the light highlights the ochre and reddish tones of the hills. It's also visible at midday, but the light is harsher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSe_puede_visitar_Maimara_con_el_Tren_Solar\"><\/span>Is it possible to visit Maimar\u00e1 using the Solar Train?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, the Solar Train stops in Maimar\u00e1 for about an hour. That's enough for a quick walk around the center, but it's not enough if you want to go up to viewpoints or venture a little further from the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFHay_restaurantes_y_lugares_para_comer\"><\/span>Are there restaurants and places to eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few local restaurants and eateries, serving regional dishes and simple menus. The selection isn't as extensive as in Tilcara, but it's sufficient for a short stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_un_buen_destino_para_combinar_con_otros_pueblos_de_la_quebrada\"><\/span>Is it a good destination to combine with other towns in the gorge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely. Due to its location, Maimar\u00e1 is very well connected to Tilcara, Purmamarca, Uqu\u00eda and Humahuaca, making it an ideal stop within a broader tour of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maimar\u00e1 fue una grata sorpresa. 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