Humahuaca Quebrada Tour with Hornocal
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 11–12 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We will leave the city of Salta and begin the journey to the 14-color hill (known as the Serranías del Hornocal) to enter the province of Jujuy, where we will visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will pass through the village of Volcano, Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7. Colores; Tilcara; Humahuaca, the largest town in the ravine; Uquía, a small town where the ancient paintings of the Arcabucero Angels reside; Huacalera, where we set foot on the imaginary cut of the Tropic of Capricorn and finally, La Palette del Pintor in Maimará. Once you arrive in Uquía, you will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle where you will begin the road to Hornocal to enjoy those magnificent panoramic views. Back you make a stop in Humahuaca for 20 minutes. It is recommended to bring food for lunch as there is no time to stop at a restaurant in Humahuaca. Return to Salta is under way.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca and Serranías del Hornocal and its magnificent hill of 14 colors
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
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.
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
We visit the hill of 7 colors, one of the most characteristic villages of the gulch of Humahuaca.
Visit the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located.
Visit to the village church and ceramic factory.
Once you arrive in Uquía, you will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle where you will begin the road to Hornocal to enjoy these magnificent panoramic views. Back you make a stop in Humahuaca for 20 minutes. It is recommended to bring some lunch or something light for lunch as there is no time to stop at a restaurant in Humahuaca.
20 minutes in the village of Humahuaca to explore and visit before returning to Salta.
Photographic visit to the Painter's Palettes
Photo Tour of the Tropic of Capricorn
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
We return to the city of Salta through the last 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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.3
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2No warnings about lack of oxygen
While the tour was nice, I expected some warnings on the tour info page about extreme elevation. I developed a serious breathing problem while going to Hornocal and coming back and still facing some discomfort in my chest after 24 hours. If there was some warning or notification on the page, I could have evaluated and reconsidered that leg of the tour. There was also no oxygen or medical camps to help me at either Hornocal or Humahuaca.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 23 travellers
- Operated by
- La Quebrada Turismo
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Salta
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 23 hop-on hop-off we list in Salta.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 23.
- 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.
