From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara

Overview

A visit to the destination enshrined as Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO) crossing the homonymous ravine, discovering exceptional landscapes, towns and cultures. Unique towns are shown, such as Purmamarca, famous for the setting of the Cerro de los Siete Colores, Maimará, with colorful slopes called Paleta del Pintor. Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed. Uquía shows its chapel, built in the 17th century, worked in laminated gold, Humahuaca gives its name to the Quebrada and is its largest population, with cobbled streets and iron lampposts on the corners, it is also the highest point of the route, 2,940 meters above sea level. Main attractions: The Independence Monument, Cathedral Church and Municipal Building.

Itinerary

1. Salta

   We leave from the city of Salta to San Salvador de Jujuy. We will have technical stops so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.

   · 2 h

2. Volcan

   Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.

   · 15 min

3. Purmamarca

   We visit the hill of the 7 colors, one of the most characteristic towns of the Humahuaca ravine

   · 40 min

4. Tilcara

   Visit to the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located

   · 40 min

5. Uquia

   Visit to the village church and the ceramics factory.

   · 30 min

6. Humahuaca

   Two free hours in the iconic town of La Quebrada to have lunch and tour the town

   · 2 h

7. Photographic visit to the Palettes of the Painter

   · 20 min

8. Huacalera

   Photographic visit to the Tropic of Capricorn

   · 20 min

9. Quebrada de Humahuaca

   Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.

   · 15 min

10. Salta

    We return to the city of Salta crossing the last part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.

    · 4 h

Pickup

Pickup included.

A day before each activity, the passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick up schedule and destination. The search time is between 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. within a range of 15 blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio.

How to use your ticket

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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Product code: 394075P3

Activity offered by La Quebrada Turismo via Viator.