From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara

4.1
(45 reviews)

11 to 12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

A visit to the destination enshrined as Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO) crossing the homonymous ravine, discovering exceptional landscapes, towns and cultures. Unique towns are shown, such as Purmamarca, famous for the setting of the Cerro de los Siete Colores, Maimará, with colorful slopes called Paleta del Pintor. Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed.

Uquía shows its chapel, built in the 17th century, worked in laminated gold, Humahuaca gives its name to the Quebrada and is its largest population, with cobbled streets and iron lampposts on the corners, it is also the highest point of the route, 2,940 meters above sea level. Main attractions: The Independence Monument, Cathedral Church and Municipal Building.

What's Included

We visit all the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

A day before each activity, the passengers will receive a message to inform them about the pick up schedule and destination. The search time is between 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. within a range of 15 blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio.

Itinerary

Duration: 11 to 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salta

    We leave from the city of Salta to San Salvador de Jujuy. We will have technical stops so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We visit the hill of the 7 colors, one of the most characteristic towns of the Humahuaca ravine

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit to the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Visit to the village church and the ceramics factory.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Two free hours in the iconic town of La Quebrada to have lunch and tour the town

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Photographic visit to the Palettes of the Painter

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Photographic visit to the Tropic of Capricorn

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Salta

    We return to the city of Salta crossing the last part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.

    4 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by La Quebrada Turismo

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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