Humahuaca Gorge and Iruya 2 Days Journey from Salta

Itinerary

Day 1: Salta - Iruya

Stop At: Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Accompanied by local guides, we head to the area of ​​Quebrada de Humahuaca, where we will first visit Purmamarca, to observe the Cerro de los Siete Colores, the Church and the Artisan Market at the square.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Hill of Seven Colors, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Accompanied by local guides, we head to the area of ​​Quebrada de Humahuaca, where we will first visit Purmamarca, to observe the Cerro de los Siete Colores, the Church and the Artisan Market at the square.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pucara de Tilcara, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
We will pass by Horn Post, continuing towards the town of Tilcara to visit Pucará and the Archaeological Museum.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museo Arqueologico Dr. Eduardo Casanova, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Discover the museum and learn about the past of the region.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tropico de Capricornio, Huacalera, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Next stop is in Huacalera, where we will pass the Tropic of Capricorn, from where you can see the colours of the Pollera de la Colla Hill.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Iglesia San Francisco de Paula, Uquia, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Visit to the Church of Uquía, where we find the paintings of the Angels Arcabuceros (important remains of Cuzco style art).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
The Quebrada de Humahuaca is located in the province of Jujuy, all along the river called "Río Grande".
Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Iglesia de Plaza Central de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Arrival to Humahuaca, with its important Cathedral and the Monument to Independence (El Indio) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Arrival to Humahuaca, with its important Cathedral and the Monument to Independence (El Indio) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Iruya
We continue our journey, passing through the town of Iturbe and Abra del Cóndor (3900 masl) arriving at the beginning of a small gorge where this small town, Iruya, of pre-Hispanic origins, is located. We spend the night here (accommodation not included).
Duration: 10 hours

Pass By: Cathedral of Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
The tour begins with the transfer from hotels in Salta at 07:00 hs

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Iruya - Salta

Stop At: San Salvador de Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
During the next day, we begin our trip back to Salta, visiting the city of San Salvador de Jujuy on the way.
We return to our hotels in Salta in the afternoon.

Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.