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Voykit pocket guide · Argentina
Uquía
Visit Uquía for a half‑day hike and historic church; no need to stay overnight unless you want extra trekking.
Uquía is a tiny desert town in Jujuy with a 17th‑century church and short hikes to a canyon and a hilltop view. One half‑day is enough to see the main sights; stay in nearby Humahuaca if you need a bed.
- Country
- Argentina
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (rainy season in the high Andes)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ARS
- Money
- Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $). About ARS 1,450–1,600 per US dollar in mid-2026 — check; inflation has slowed but prices still move, so do not rely on old guides.
- Daily spend
- Budget AR$300–500 excl. bed · Mid AR$600–900 excl. bed · High AR$1,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Ambulance 107 · Fire 100
- Plugs
- Types I, C · 220 V · 50 Hz · Type I sockets are like Australia's, but with live and neutral reversed; bring a universal adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.; Taxi / app: Round up.; Hotel porter: ARS equivalent of US$1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: US$5–10 per person a day.; Ushers at tango shows / football: Small tip customary.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.
- Toilets
- Use cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | AR$120–200 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | AR$30–50 |
| Bus ticket Humahuaca → Uquía | AR$10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JUJ · San Salvador de Jujuy Airport
- Bus to Uquía about 2 h via Humahuaca
Typical fares
- Humahuaca → Uquía bus
- about AR$10, 10–15 min (check)
- Taxi Humahuaca → Uquía
- ≈ AR$500–800, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk in town; local buses stop at two roadside stops, no amenities. Hire a taxi from Humahuaca if needed.
See and do
Known for
- San Francisco de Paula Church
- Quebrada de la señorita hike
- Mirador la Cruz
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Humahuaca | Bus from Uquía, 10–15 min | ≈30 min total |
| Tilcara | Bus south via Jujuy route, about 1 h | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- No formal lodging in Uquía
- Stay in Humahuaca (≈10 min by bus) or Tilcara for budget hostels
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?pweˈðo paˈɣar kon taˈxeta |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: One cheek kiss among friends; handshake in business; avoid: Refusing a kiss from a new acquaintance's friends
- Mate circle: Drink the whole gourd and hand it back to the server; avoid: Stirring the straw
- Dinner: Eat late and linger; avoid: Expecting service at 18:00
- Punctuality: Arrive 15–30 minutes late for social events; avoid: Arriving early at a home
- Conversation: Talk football, food, family; avoid: Opening with the Falklands or Peronism
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus stops have no shelter or services.
- Limited food options; bring water and snacks.
- Church opens 09:00–12:00, 13:30–17:30; check for any closures.
Uquía is low‑traffic and safe; main risk is heat and limited services—carry water and sun protection.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Uquía yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- San Francisco de Paula Church
- Quebrada de la señorita hike
- Mirador la Cruz
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Uquía: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Uquía, revision 4997143 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4997143
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/uquia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.