Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara Day Trip from Salta
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Experience Highlights
Discover the natural and cultural beauty of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day excursion from Salta. You'll visit charming Andean villages such as Purmamarca, with its iconic Cerro de los Siete Colores, Tilcara, home of the Pucará, and Humahuaca, the heart of the gorge.
This tour includes transfers to and from your accommodation in Salta, photo stops at scenic spots such as Maimará and Huacalera, and free time for lunch and exploring on your own. You can choose to do the tour in Spanish or English, depending on your preference.
You will receive a message the day before with the exact pick-up time. The tour lasts 11-12 hours and is ideal for those who want to experience the Andean culture, colonial history and stunning landscapes of northern Argentina.
- Explore unique landscapes on a World Heritage Tour
- Visit Purmamarca, Tilcara, Humahuaca and more.
- Includes pick up from your hotel in Salta
What’s included
- Day trip to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara from Salta
- Hotel pick-up service
- Guide ( English or Spanish)
- Food and drink
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Step by Step
Embark on an unforgettable adventure from the city of Salta to the heart of northern Argentina: the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a mountain valley full of colour, history and culture. This guided tour takes you through the most emblematic villages of the region, combining natural landscapes with indigenous heritage and colonial architecture.
You will start the journey from Salta in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, making technical stops to rest and refuel. One of the first major stops is Purmamarca, where you can marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, one of the most photographed landscapes in Argentina.
Continue on to Tilcara, home to the famous Pucará, an ancient pre-Columbian fortress perched on a hill overlooking the valley. You will then pass through Uquía, famous for its 17th century church with gold-plated altarpieces, and for the local production of ceramics.
The tour reaches its highest point at Humahuaca, almost 3,000 metres above sea level. Here you will have free time to have lunch, explore the town and visit sites such as the Independence Monument and its historic cathedral. On the way back, you'll make scenic stops in Maimará (Paleta del Pintor) and Huacalera, where you can have your photo taken at the Tropic of Capricorn.
A complete tour for those looking for an authentic immersion in the cultural and natural richness of the Argentinean northwest.
