El Rincón de Claudia Vilte

Restaurants

Libertad s/n, Purmamarca, Jujuy

Just one block from Purmamarca’s main square, El Rincón de Claudia Vilte is a peña restaurant that blends the charm of the town with the richness of regional cuisine and northern folk music. Open daily from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., this welcoming spot invites guests to enjoy traditional dishes such as goat cheese and charqui empanadas, cazuela, roasted kid, llama loin, and Andean salads with quinoa and puneña potatoes.

To complete the culinary experience, the menu features desserts made with homemade ingredients such as cayote, figs, squash, and sweet potatoes in syrup with nutscane honey, accompanied by the finest wines and cocktails in the country. Don’t miss the herbal teas, including rica rica, incayuyo, copa copa, and poleo, along with cakes, empanadillas, and Purmamarca-style alfajores.

As a true peña, El Rincón de Claudia Vilte also offers traditional folk shows, featuring Claudia Vilte herself alongside local artists such as Mario Salim, Los Quebraderos de Maimará, and Renacer. Guests can enjoy the sounds of pingullos, erkes, anatas, antaras, sikuris, and cajas, taking them on a journey through the beautiful puna landscape and its vibrant Andean culture.

The restaurant is also a popular choice for weddings, birthdays, and other social events, all available by prior reservation, ensuring a memorable experience in an authentic and tradition-filled setting.

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