Excursion to Humahuaca & Purmamarca with 7-color Hill, from Salta
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour stands out for its journey through the stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Jujuy. You'll experience the vibrant colors of Cerro de los Siete Colores, cross the Tropic of Capricorn, and visit historic churches with unique colonial-era paintings. In Humahuaca, you'll explore the charming cobblestone streets and significant landmarks, guided by local experts who provide deep insights into the town's history. The return trip includes a visit to Tilcara, adding to the cultural richness of the tour. This blend of natural beauty, historical exploration, and cultural immersion makes it an unforgettable experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick-up and drop off at your accommodation
- Local guide
What's not
- Meals
Itinerary
In 2003, the Quebrada de Humahuaca was declared by UNESCO as World Heritage Cultural Landscape category. This tour takes us from Salta through Jujuy Province , to travel and explore the lovely countryside and villages which cover nearly 10,000 years of history. From south to north, the Quebrada de Humahuaca is born in Volcano, where the mountains abruptly drop the green hills and give way to brownish colours . Without leaving the side of the Rio Grande, above the town of Tumbaya, which has its beautiful church built in 1796.
Next Purmamarca, town of legends and singers, has a church dedicated to Santa Rosa de Lima dating from 1648. The village has been built Purmamarca the foot of the internationally known “Hill of Seven Colors”. The tour continues visiting Tilcara where the Pucara (ancient Indian fortress), now rebuilt, is a clear demonstration of the splendor of its ancient inhabitants, the Tilcara. To the north, after passing through Huacalera and the Tropic of Capricorn, we reach Uquía, that in his Church treasures one of the most important collections of the famous “Angels Arcabuceros” emblematic examples Cuzco painting. . The city of Humahuaca, heart of the Gorge, awaits the visitor full of natural attractions, history and culture. The latter highlights the Monument to the Heroes of Independence and articulated image of San Francisco Solano, which makes its appearance every afternoon in the central square to bless the people. The tour ends in Salta.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- RipioTurismo
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No special requirements
How it compares in Salta
- Its from-price is 34% above the median of the 156 experiences we list in Salta.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Salta
Salta, a colonial city in a green valley of north-west Argentina, is the base for the Andean canyons, vineyards and high desert of the region.
Salta sits in the Lerma Valley at about 1,200 metres, ringed by green hills at the edge of the Andes. Its centre keeps Spanish colonial buildings around the Plaza 9 de Julio, among them a pink-fronted cathedral, the arcaded Cabildo and the Convent of San Bernardo with its carved wooden door. A cable car climbs Cerro San Bernardo for a view over the rooftops.
Top-ranked sights in Salta: Great Salt Flats (Salinas Grandes), Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo), Purmamarca.
