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Quebrada de Humahuaca Day Trip from Salta Including Purmamarca
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tangol, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
After hotel pickup in Salta, travel north with your guide.
Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a 95-mile-long (155-km) mountain valley and ravine in the Jujuy province of northwestern Argentina. The Río Grande flows through the gorge during the summer.
During the ride, learn about how this UNESCO World Heritage site once served as a caravan road for the Incans, later as a pivotal commercial route during the colonial period and also saw battles during the Argentine War of Independence.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Hill of Seven Colors, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
When you arrive in the picturesque village of Purmamarca, walk by the church and note its organ-pipe cacti-covered roof, and peruse the jewelry and wool rugs at the craft market. The unforgettable sight here, however, lies at the end of the road, looming over town: Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill), with striated hues ranging from cream to green to a deep plum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pucara de Tilcara, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Continue north to Tilcara in the heart of the quebrada. Just outside the town, climb a hilltop to see the pre-Incan fortress ruins of Pucará, and enjoy sweeping views of the valley. Then head back to the town square to visit the archeological museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cerro Pollera de la Coya, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Then head back to the town square to visit the archeological museum. Pass through Huacalera, and while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn road, admire the multicolored La Pollera de la Coya hill.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uquia Turismo
In Uquía, see 17th-century paintings by indigenous students of the Cuzco School, a Roman Catholic artistic institution founded in Peru.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Around midday, arrive at Humahuaca, your northernmost stop and the most densely populated town in the quebrada. Stroll past white colonial buildings lining the cobblestoned streets, climb a flight of steps to see the Monument of Independence built in 1950 and gaze out onto the Río Grande valley.Visit the local cathedral and observe more Cuzco School paintings, and then enjoy lunch in town (own expense); feel free to ask your knowledgeable guide for recommendations on where to eat.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Las Paletas Del Pintor, Maimara, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
After lunch, head back south and pass by La Paleta del Pintor (Painter’s Palette), a series of triangular jags in distinct stripes of rose, green and ocher that form a natural tableau framing the town of Maimará.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Salvador de Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Stop in San Salvador de Jujuy, situated at the southern end of the gorge. Visit the French-Baroque Flag’s Hall and see the flag bestowed by General Belgrano to the city following the Battle of Salta. Inside San Salvador de Jujuy Cathedral, admire the wood-carved pulpit laminated in gold. Passing by the Government House, ponder over the allegorical statues by native Lola Mora.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Catedral de San Salvador de Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Inside San Salvador de Jujuy Cathedral, admire the wood-carved pulpit laminated in gold.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dique La Cienaga, El Carmen, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Keep heading south via the narrow and winding Route 9 for views of subtropical vegetation, the Santa Laura Pass, the dam of La Cienaga (the Swamp), Las Maderas and Campo Alegre, and travel through Vaqueros before arriving back at your hotel in Salta.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tangol, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
After hotel pickup in Salta, travel north with your guide.
Stop At: Quebrada de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a 95-mile-long (155-km) mountain valley and ravine in the Jujuy province of northwestern Argentina. The Río Grande flows through the gorge during the summer.
During the ride, learn about how this UNESCO World Heritage site once served as a caravan road for the Incans, later as a pivotal commercial route during the colonial period and also saw battles during the Argentine War of Independence.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Hill of Seven Colors, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
When you arrive in the picturesque village of Purmamarca, walk by the church and note its organ-pipe cacti-covered roof, and peruse the jewelry and wool rugs at the craft market. The unforgettable sight here, however, lies at the end of the road, looming over town: Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill), with striated hues ranging from cream to green to a deep plum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pucara de Tilcara, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Continue north to Tilcara in the heart of the quebrada. Just outside the town, climb a hilltop to see the pre-Incan fortress ruins of Pucará, and enjoy sweeping views of the valley. Then head back to the town square to visit the archeological museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cerro Pollera de la Coya, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Then head back to the town square to visit the archeological museum. Pass through Huacalera, and while crossing the Tropic of Capricorn road, admire the multicolored La Pollera de la Coya hill.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uquia Turismo
In Uquía, see 17th-century paintings by indigenous students of the Cuzco School, a Roman Catholic artistic institution founded in Peru.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monumento a los Heroes de la Independencia, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Around midday, arrive at Humahuaca, your northernmost stop and the most densely populated town in the quebrada. Stroll past white colonial buildings lining the cobblestoned streets, climb a flight of steps to see the Monument of Independence built in 1950 and gaze out onto the Río Grande valley.Visit the local cathedral and observe more Cuzco School paintings, and then enjoy lunch in town (own expense); feel free to ask your knowledgeable guide for recommendations on where to eat.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Las Paletas Del Pintor, Maimara, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
After lunch, head back south and pass by La Paleta del Pintor (Painter’s Palette), a series of triangular jags in distinct stripes of rose, green and ocher that form a natural tableau framing the town of Maimará.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Salvador de Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Stop in San Salvador de Jujuy, situated at the southern end of the gorge. Visit the French-Baroque Flag’s Hall and see the flag bestowed by General Belgrano to the city following the Battle of Salta. Inside San Salvador de Jujuy Cathedral, admire the wood-carved pulpit laminated in gold. Passing by the Government House, ponder over the allegorical statues by native Lola Mora.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Catedral de San Salvador de Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Inside San Salvador de Jujuy Cathedral, admire the wood-carved pulpit laminated in gold.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Dique La Cienaga, El Carmen, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Keep heading south via the narrow and winding Route 9 for views of subtropical vegetation, the Santa Laura Pass, the dam of La Cienaga (the Swamp), Las Maderas and Campo Alegre, and travel through Vaqueros before arriving back at your hotel in Salta.
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee to Tilcara Ruins (US $7)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a jacket/sweater and sunscreen
- You may bring your own food and drinks
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
70%
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We really enjoyed this tour : it was well organised and rythemed with many stops which was important considering it was a full 12 hour tour ! Only qualm really was the last leg of the drive back where we lost a lot of time in traffic dropping off people in San Salvador de Jujuy Beautiful landscapes : strongly recommended!
The tour was to some really good locations and the town markets were good and cheap compared with Salta and BA. The day was well timed for most of the day but we missed some of the places that were advertised in the afternoon returning to Salta. We booked to be with an English speaking tour but were on a bus full of Spanish people. The guide spoke really good English but by the time she told all about things in Spanish we were past some things before she got to the English translation. The highlight of the day for me was the rock formations and the people but my family it was the markets. We speak a little Spanish so we had a great day.
The several pictouresque and historical places covered by this tour are so great Tilcara, Uquia, Paleta de los Pintores, as well as Purmamarca and Humahuaca and the tour guide NOEMI of UMA TRAVEL made a remarkable task being so kind. However, weak points in this your are that entrance fee for the Pucara de Tilcara botanical garden is not included in the tour fare and the fact that the lunch featuring local Jujuy food is not included either. To become outstanding this tour should cover both things: the entrance fee to Pucara de Tilcara botanical garden as well the lunch in El Fortin restaurant in Humahuaca.
Excellent guide Amazing scenery in this UNESCO world heritage site