Quinta La Paceña Posada, at Padilla and Ambrosetti, Tilcara (tel. 388/495-5098; www.quintalapacena.com.ar), is a beautiful lodge located 4 blocks from the main plaza. Designed by owner architects Lili and César, the traditional-style building is crammed with heartwarming details such as cactus pillars and a tiny bamboo-covered walkway. The elegant rooms start at $55 (£37) for a double. Rincon de Fuego, Ambrosetti 445 (tel. 388/4271432; www.rincondefuego.com), is another traditional-style town house with lots of old-world charm. The all-stone facade on a cobbled street hides luxury rooms with uneven adobe walls and bare rafters. Nothing is spared regarding comfort, with Andean-designed upholstery covering king-size beds. Rooms start at $60 (£41) for a double. Refugio Del Pintor, at Alvero and Jujuy (tel. 388/427-1432; www.elrefugiodelpintor.com), is a modern two-story building done in the traditional style of rock walls and wooden ceilings. The tastefully designed rooms have lots of light and overlook a courtyard with lawn. They start at $60 (£41) for a double.

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