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Scioli Puts Federal Spotlight on Jujuy Carnivals, Delivers UNWTO Honor to Maimará

The tourism secretary cast Carnival as a catalyst for regional economies to reinforce Jujuy’s rapid rise.

Overview

  • On a weekend federal itinerary, Daniel Scioli visited Gualeguaychú on Saturday and the Quebrada de Humahuaca on Sunday, saying Carnival strengthens provincial economies across Argentina.
  • In Tumbaya, he took part in Estación Carnaval with Governor Carlos Sadir and Jujuy’s tourism leadership, highlighting the event’s role in showcasing the province’s four cultural regions.
  • He presented UNWTO’s Best Tourism Villages distinction to Maimará, using the recognition to emphasize momentum in rural tourism.
  • Scioli toured the Tren Solar, which links six Quebrada towns, and stopped at local enterprises as examples of tourism-driven development.
  • He praised Jujuy as “the tourism revelation of the year,” citing the Quebrada’s UNESCO designation and a pro-tourism agenda, while Estación Carnaval continues in Purmamarca on Feb. 10 and Tilcara on Feb. 13.