Antigales Museum

Located 15km. away from Yavi
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The area surrounding Yavi Chico, which is located 15km. away from Yavi, is full of archaeological sites. It is estimated that it was first inhabited over 2,000 years ago. This museum harbors material proof of human settlements in this part of the Puna a of the different civilizations that developed successively in the area. Exhibits include pieces discovered in Antigal that lies 20 minutes away from the village.

Yavi
This town is located 314km. away from San Salvador de Jujuy and lies 3,440m above sea level. It can be reached by following national route No. 9 up to La Quiaca, and from there down provincial route No.5 up to Yavi. Yavi is an oasis in the midst of the arid Puna. Thousands of years ago, it was inhabited by Indians on account of its fertile soil and streams.