From Jujuy: Humahuaca + Salinas Grandes in Two Full Days

Tumbaya, Argentina



2-day tour of the Quebrada de Humahuaca: Purmamarca, Tilcara, Maimará, Uquía and Humahuaca. Includes the Hill of 7 Colors, Pucará, Salinas Grandes and local culture with crafts.

Highlights

  • Explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca
  • Discover Purmamarca and the Hill of Seven Colors
  • Visit the Salinas Grandes salt flats
  • Travel along the Cuesta de Lipán
  • Enjoy the local culture and cuisine

Description

This comprehensive 2-day tour invites you to immerse yourself in the majesty of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its natural, historical, and cultural richness. Along the way, you'll pass through unique landscapes and discover the essence of the villages of northern Argentina, where tradition and nature coexist in perfect harmony. The trip begins in Purmamarca, a charming town at the foot of the famous Hill of 7 Colors, whose natural palette of hues makes this place one of the most iconic postcard images in the region. You'll then continue to Maimará, surrounded by the stunning Paletas de Pintores, mountain formations that look as if they were painted by hand. Next, you'll visit Tilcara, famous for its Pucará, a pre-Hispanic fortress that preserves the memory of ancient Andean cultures and offers panoramic views of the gorge. The tour also includes stops in Uquía, where you can admire its colonial church, which houses valuable paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels, and in Humahuaca, the heart of the gorge, where history can be felt in every corner and you can soak up a vibrant local atmosphere. To top it all off, you'll experience a visit to the Salinas Grandes, a vast open-air white salt desert that dazzles with its immensity and unique reflections. Throughout the sightseeing tour, you'll have the opportunity to connect with the local culture, visit craft fairs, savor regional cuisine, and enjoy the warm welcome of the communities, which keep their ancient traditions alive. In short, an ideal trip for those seeking unforgettable landscapes, cultural richness, and authentic experiences in northern Argentina.

Includes

Quebrada de Humahuaca and Purmamarca with the Hill of 7 Colors The small towns of Tilcara and Maimará with their Painter's Palettes Huacalera, Tropic of Capricorn, and Uquía with the Ceramic Factory Humahuaca Village Cuesta de Lipán Salinas Grandes salt flats Trekking through Los Colorados (optional) The 2 hours of free time in Humahuaca and Purmamarca are at the guest's discretion. They can follow the guide's recommendation or go wherever they want. We travel in 16- and 18-seater vans or 23-seater minibuses. They have air conditioning, heating, and USB ports. During peak season, a large bus with a capacity of 60 people may be used. This option has a meeting point for all passengers.

Excludes

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