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Go on a two days journey all along the Humahuaca Gorge up to Iruya Village, a small settlement dating back from the seventieth century, which seems to be carved into the mountain. You will visit the villages of Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía and Humahuaca to get to know the culture and traditions of it's inhabitants, and observe magnificent landscapes as well
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.
The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels.
Itinerary
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1The Hill of Seven Colors
Accompanied by local guides, we head to the area of Quebrada de Humahuaca, where we will first visit Purmamarca, to observe the Cerro de los Siete Colores, the Church and the Artisan Market at the square.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Pucara de Tilcara
We will pass by Horn Post, continuing towards the town of Tilcara to visit Pucará and the Archaeological Museum.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3
Discover the museum and learn about the past of the region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
Next stop is in Huacalera, where we will pass the Tropic of Capricorn, from where you can see the colours of the Pollera de la Colla Hill.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Visit to the Church of Uquía, where we find the paintings of the Angels Arcabuceros (important remains of Cuzco style art).
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The Quebrada de Humahuaca is located in the province of Jujuy, all along the river called "Río Grande".
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Iglesia Humahuaca
Arrival to church Humahuaca, with its important Cathedral and the Monument to Independence (El Indio) by the sculptor Soto Avendaño.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We continue our journey, passing through the town of Iturbe and Abra del Cóndor (3900 masl) arriving at the beginning of a small gorge where this small town, Iruya, of pre-Hispanic origins, is located. We spend the night here (accommodation is not included).
10 hours • Admission ticket free -
9
On the second day, at the time agreeded we will start our way back to Salta
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
While we are on our trip back to Salta, we will be visiting the city of San Salvador de Jujuy on the way.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Salta
After this two beautiful days we will go back to our hotels in Salta, where we will be arriving in the afternoon.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Salta - Iruya
Iruya - Salta
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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