Hornocal: Tour of the 14 Colors Mountain & Humahuaca´s Gorge – Salta Province, Argentina

EXPERIENCE

Embark on an adventure that will take you through striking landscapes and scenic villages. The tour commences as you travel to Purmamarca village which rests at the base of the Seven Colors Hill, a stunning multi-hued mountain. Journey to Maimará, a small village nestled in the shadow of the Monolith Painter s Palette. Admire the stunning red, yellow, orange, and pastel hues of the Monolith.

Visit Pucará de Tilcara, a fort built in the 12th-century by the Omaguaca tribe who were later conquered by the Incas. Stop in the sleepy town of Uquía, which is notable for its historic church which boasts paintings of gun-toting angels. Pause at the Tropic of Capricornio, the most southerly latitude at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon.

Enjoy a short visit to Humahuaca’s town en route to the main destination – the 14 colours mountain of Hornocal. In Humahuaca you will switch from your van or bus and hop into a 4×4 all-terrain vehicle as you travel to Hornocal. Hornocal is part of the calcareous formation called Yacoraite that extends from the province of Salta, crossing the Quebrada de Humahuaca and then the Bolivian Altiplano to Peru. Upon your return, you will meet up with the rest of your group.

HIGHLIGHTS

Witness the hill of 14-colors
Take in the spectacle of the Humahuacas gorge
Visit the 7-colors hill in Purmamarca
See Pucara de Tilcara and the pre-Inca ruins
Get to know the natural and cultural heritage of humanity

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