By Air:
The closest airport to Purmamarca is Jujuy (JUJ) Airport, approximately 82.2 km away. Salta (SLA) Airport is also an option, located about 122.1 km away.
Getting There and Away
Purmamarca is a small village with a central bus stop, serving as a primary point for arrivals and departures by bus. The nearest major airports are Gobernador Horacio Guzmán International Airport (JUJ) in Jujuy and Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA) in Salta.
From Jujuy Airport (JUJ) to Purmamarca:
A drive or taxi takes approximately 1 hour 8 minutes, with costs ranging from $11,000 to $17,000 ARS. Alternatively, a bus journey with a transfer in Jujuy can take about 2 hours 34 minutes, costing between $21,000 and $35,000 ARS.
From Salta to Purmamarca (Bus):
Bus services are frequent, with travel times typically between 3 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 20 minutes, and tickets costing around US$16-17.
From San Salvador de Jujuy to Purmamarca (Bus/Shared Taxi):
Bus travel takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and costs around US$7. Shared taxis are also available from the "Terminal Viejo" in San Salvador de Jujuy's town center, offering a potentially slightly faster or cheaper alternative.
From Tilcara to Purmamarca (Bus/Taxi):
Bus journeys take about 20-30 minutes and cost around US$2. Taxis are also an option, taking about 20 minutes and costing $850-$1,100 ARS.
From Humahuaca to Purmamarca (Bus):
The bus trip is approximately 1 hour 10 minutes, with an average cost of US$5.
From San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) to Purmamarca (Bus):
International bus routes are available, with a journey taking about 5 hours 45 minutes and costing approximately US$83.
Car Rental:
Renting a car from Salta or San Salvador de Jujuy provides flexibility. Driving from Salta to Purmamarca takes roughly 2 hours 24 minutes, with costs for fuel and tolls ranging from $18,343 to $26,495 ARS.
Local Travel within Purmamarca:
The village is compact and can be easily explored on foot.
