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Excursion to Humahuaca from Salta
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Duration
Full Day (1 day)
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Language
Spanish / English
Min. Passengers
1 passenger
Excursion to Humahuaca from Salta
On this excursion from Salta you will explore the natural and cultural wealth of one of the most spectacular areas in northern Argentina.
You will be surprised by the colors of its landscapes, you will discover the indigenous culture and heritage of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
You will be surprised by the colors of its landscapes, you will discover the indigenous culture and heritage of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Departure place
- Pick up at hotel (10 blocks around the main square - downtown area)
Itinerary
Day 1
HUMAHUACA
Tour start time: 7:00 am
The excursion to Purmamarca from Salta will depart around seven in the morning. You will leave your hotel in the direction of the Jujuy region to discover its picturesque natural surroundings and its rich historical heritage.
The excursion to Purmamarca from Salta will depart around seven in the morning. You will leave your hotel in the direction of the Jujuy region to discover its picturesque natural surroundings and its rich historical heritage.
- After crossing the towns of Volcán and Tumbay a, you will reach the Cerro de los Siete Colores , where you will fall in love with the views of the colorful rocks, the result of sediment deposition over millions of years. There they will leave you time so that you can contemplate such a natural wonder with tranquility while you take photos to remember.
- The next stop will be in the town of Purmamarca to take a walk through its streets and discover its historic indigenous heritage.
- At lunchtime you will arrive in Humahuaca . Once there, you will take a guided tour of its most famous corners. Along with your guide, you will tour the old town in search of monuments such as the Candelaria Cathedral or the famous Monument to the Heroes of Independence.
- When you start the way back, you will make a stop in Uquía to visit its famous temple that contains valuable paintings of harquebusier angels inside. Afterwards, you will pass through Huacalera and you will see the megalith that marks the imaginary passage of the Tropic of Capricorn.
- Finally, you will visit the Pucará de Tilcara , an archaeological site located at high altitude, where the remains of a great fortress built in the pre-Inca period are preserved. In the site museum you will learn all its history and the customs and way of life of the ancient culture that inhabited the region centuries ago.
- After knowing this corner full of history, they will take you back to your hotel in Salta.
Includes
- Pick up and transfer back to your hotel.
- Transport.
- Bilingual guide who speaks Spanish and English.
Not included
- No food or drink
- Tips
- Entrance to the Pucara (Tilcara)