Humahuaca Quebrada Full Day Tour

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About this activity

We leave the province of Salta to enter the neighboring province of Jujuy, visiting the beautiful Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Route 9 will begin the ascent, passing through the towns of Volcano (2,070 meters above sea level) and Tumbaya, which are erected on the banks of the Rio Grande. Destination consecrated as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO). Singular villages are shown, such as Purmamarca, famous for the location of the Seven Colors Hill, Maimará, with colorful slopes called Palette of the Painter. Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed.

Uquía shows its chapel, built in the 17th century, carved in laminated gold, Humahuaca gives its name to the Quebrada and is its largest town, with cobbled streets and iron street lamps on the corners, it is also the highest point of the route, 2,940 meters above sea level. Main attractions: Monument to Independence, Cathedral Church and Municipal Building.

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At a glance

Duration: 11–12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 23 people
People per booking: 1–23
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: La Quebrada Turismo

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: We visit all the villages of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Salta

2 hours

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.
Volcan

15 min

Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
Purmamarca

40 min

We visit the hill of 7 colors, one of the most characteristic villages of the gulch of Humahuaca.
Tilcara

40 min

Visit the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located.
Uquia

30 min

Visit to the village church and ceramic factory.
Humahuaca

2 hours

Two hours free in the iconic town of La Quebrada for lunch and touring the town.
Paleta Del Pintor

20 min Admission included

Photographic visit to the Painter's Palettes
Tropico de Capricornio

20 min Admission included

Photo Tour of the Tropic of Capricorn
Quebrada de Humahuaca

15 min Admission included

Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
Salta

4 hours

We return to the city of Salta to explore the last stretch 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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Design Suites Salta
Armonia Hotel Wellness Spa
Ghala Hotel
Inter Apart Hotel
Balcon De La Plaza
Hotel Almeria
Nuevo Hotel Premier
Backpacker's City
Hotel Elena
Salta Buenos Aires Apart
Hotel Amerian Salta
Hotel Rutas

and 75 more pickup points

One day before each activity, passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick-up time and destination. Search hours are between 07:00 a.m. and 07:45 a.m. Within a 15-block radius of 9 de Julio Square.