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**Erronkari** · 05-08-2019, 12:10 AM

FIAMBALÁ, CATAMARCA PROVINCE.

**Erronkari** · 05-08-2019, 01:09 AM

YAVI, JUJUY PROVINCE.

The District of Yavi, a town founded in the early fifteenth century where time seems to have stopped, lies 16 kilometers away from La Quiaca.

In order to access this singular settlement, travelers must go along Provincial Route 5, which covers the traditional path to Upper Peru and is presently paved and in perfect condition.

Upon reaching the town, the quiet aridity of its location surprised us. Yavi is crossed by the river bearing the same name and willows dress its banks in deep green hues that make contrast with the desert scene.

One of the best ways to appreciate this small city is by walking its broad streets and contemplating the houses made of adobe and straw, the commonest materials in local constructions.

Visiting Yavi implies getting to know the magnificent church consecrated to Saint Francis of Assisi and the famous Marquis’ House. Both buildings stand facing one another on Marqués Campero Avenue.

From outside, the church Our Lady of Miracle is an interesting building. The remarkable volume arrangement managed by the combination of juxtaposed bodies in the main aisle stands out. But its most noteworthy value lies inside, where we came across a structure of adobe walls that hold rustic assembled logs on which a cane layer that supports the tiles rests