The first direct flight between Asunción and Jujuy in Argentina was carried out on Sunday, November 3, by the national airline Paranair. The authorities of Jujuy described the event as a milestone in regional integration, since Jujuy is a very attractive destination for Paraguayans, as is Asunción and Paraguay for travelers from Argentina.
The connection was described as “an inter-institutional achievement of DINAC, Senatur, the National Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the authorities of the Province of Jujuy, in addition to the private sector represented by Paranair”. These flights are new opportunities for the development of tourism and air connectivity, they indicated at the event held at the airport of San Salvador, capital of the province of Jujuy in northwestern Argentina.
The Governor Jujuy Province, Carlos Sadir, said that it is another step forward between the governments of Paraguay and Argentina, and a step forward for the development of the economy. “I thank the Paraguayan brothers who are on our soil and I invite them all to visit us to learn about our gastronomy, our culture.”
The director of congress tourism, Víctor Chamorro, accompanied the inaugural flight and said that it was “a historic achievement for our countries”. Also present was the general manager of Paranair, Jaime Cassola; invited businessmen, representatives of ministries and secretariats, including MITIC.
The Jujuy press reported on the arrival at 3:40 pm on Sunday at the “Gobernador Horacio Guzmán” airport of the first Paranair flight from Asunción to Jujuy. With two weekly flights, Paranair will connect Jujuy with the Paraguayan capital until at least April 29, 2025.
It should be noted that Paranair will offer these weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes. The flights will be operated on a Bombardier – CRJ 200 aircraft with 50 seats.
Flights are scheduled from Asunción to Jujuy on Thursdays, departing at 11:40 and arriving at 13:20, and also on Sundays, from 14:00 to 15:40. The route from Jujuy to Asunción is scheduled on Thursdays from 14:00 to 15:40, and Sundays from 16:20 to 18:00. The baggage allowance is 23kg in the hold, and hand luggage up to 5kg per passenger on the entire route, according to Paranair’s website.
Attractions of Jujuy, Argentina
The province’s attractions are described as “countless”. One of the most visited destinations is the Quebrada de Humahuaca, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In the Jujuy Puna are the famous Salinas Grandes, which make up a wonderful landscape, whose origin dates back millions of years, when it was covered with large quantities of salt due to volcanic activity.
Another of the many sites is the one called Abdón Castro Tolay, in homage to a rural teacher. It is a place full of ancient history, where at 3,580 meters above sea level, gigantic natural walls rise that guard the archaeological heritage of the region.
