Tilcara, Huacalera, Uquia and Hornocal Tourist sites in Northern Argentina November 2022 by Ravi Chandra Gundakaram Pucará de Tilcara: If you are discussing with someone about the history of South America, especially of the countries of Peru, Bolivia and Argentina, it will become apparent that the time of the Incas is special. Very soon, you will hear the phrases ‘before Inca’ and ‘after Inca’. Thus, anything pre-Inca is very important. In the town of Tilcara, province of Jujuy, there is a pucará , which means ‘pre-Inca’ settlement (thus the name pucará de Tilcara). I happened to visit the area twice but was out of luck both the times. The first time, it was ‘Teachers’Day’ and so the place was closed. And the second time, it was due to work being carried out. However, as it is an open area, you can see the reconstructed settlements from a distance without actually having to enter the premises. At the entrance, you will see a...