The Wayro route from Purmamarca to Uquía is 34 miles (54 km), about 48 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Total distance | 34 mi (54 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 |
| Provinces on the route | Jujuy |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Purmamarca to Uquía is like
RN9 (33 mi) carries about 97% of the 34 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Purmamarca to Uquía
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Jujuy |
| RN9 | 1–34 | 33 | Jujuy |
Where to stop on the way to Uquía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Posta de Hornillos (mile 7), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 13), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 14)
- Museums and history: Posta de Hornillos (mile 7), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 13), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 14)
Posta de Hornillos
Dating from the colonial era, the Posta de Hornillos is a former relay post in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Tilcara department, that has worked as a history museum since 1979.
Pucará de Tilcara
On a hill just outside Tilcara in Jujuy, the Pucará de Tilcara is a pre-Inca fortification placed for easy defense and good views over a long stretch of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting
On Rivadavia street in Tilcara, Jujuy, the Museo Nacional Terry occupies the colonial-style house where painter José Antonio Terry lived and focuses on his paintings.
More drives to Uquía
- Salta to Uquía
- Cafayate to Uquía
- Amaicha del Valle to Uquía
- Santa María, Argentina to Uquía
- Catamarca to Uquía
- La Rioja to Uquía
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Purmamarca to Uquía?
About 48 min of driving without stops, over 34 miles.
What is the driving distance from Purmamarca to Uquía?
About 34 miles (54 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Purmamarca to Uquía drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Purmamarca to Uquía?
Closest to the road: Posta de Hornillos (museum, mile 7, 0.1 mi from the route); Pucará de Tilcara (fortress, mile 13, 0.4 mi from the route); José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (historic house museum, mile 14, 0.5 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.