Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca from Salta – Salta Province, Argentina

EXPERIENCE

On this full-day tour you ll travel from Salta city to San Salvador de Jujuy. This is where your adventure begins, with visits to the towns of La Quebrada de Humahuaca.

The first of the towns on the itinerary is Purmamarca, with the spectacular Cerro de Siete Colores (Hill of 7 Colors) rising behind it. Take a walk to the principal square, where craftsmen display and sell their work. Afterwards, visit the church, which played an important role in local history.

From the road you ll be able to see the Paleta del Pintor Hill, before arriving in Humahuaca town. Enjoy a break for lunch and take some time to explore the town. Admire the impressive Monumento de la Independencia (Independence Monument).

As you make your way back to Salta, you’ll visit a chapel built 700 years ago that has an altar covered in gold. You ll also get to see priceless paintings of the Cusco School and a small monument marking the imaginary line of the Tropic of Capricorn.

Stop in Tilcara town for a walk to its main square and church. There will also be time here to visit the Anthropology Museum.

The final stop on the tour is Las Ruinas Incaicas del Pucara de Tilcara. These ruins date back to a society even older than the Incas.

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit the towns of the historic Quebrada de Humahuaca
Learn about a society even older than the Incas
Marvel at the Hill of 7 Colors, located just behind the town of Purmamarca

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