Experiences and Activities

Guided excursions – Rural and community tourism – Horseback riding – Llama treks – Guided trekking – Astrotourism

Serranía del Hornocal and its colorful formations

Hornocal Mountain Range

Hornocal, also known as the Serranía de los 14 Colores (Mountain Range of 14 Colors), is one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Argentina. Located at an altitude of over 4,300 meters, this imposing mountain displays a stunning array of hues that form unique geometric patterns, the result of millions of years of geological processes.

Address:: RP 73 Hornocal Mountain Range Viewpoint – Humahuaca
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Humahuaca

Humahuaca, the historic heart of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, is a destination where time seems to stand still. Its cobblestone streets, colonial buildings, and the emblematic Cabildo with the figure of Saint Francis Solano reflect centuries of Andean history and tradition.

Address:: RN 9, Humahuaca – Humahuaca
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Maimará

Maimará, in the heart of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, is a destination that captivates with the serenity of its landscapes and the intensity of its colors. Its most iconic feature is the Paleta del Pintor, a mountain formation that displays reddish, ochre, and green hues as if painted on the earth.

Address:: RN 9, Maimará – Tilcara
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Purmamarca

Purmamarca, at the foot of the majestic Hill of Seven Colors, is one of the most charming towns in the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Its dirt streets, adobe houses, and traditional artisan market create an authentic atmosphere, where Andean culture is alive in every corner.

Address:: Purmamarca – Tumbaya
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Salinas Grandes

The Salinas Grandes, located between Jujuy and Salta, are one of the most striking landscapes in northern Argentina: an immense white desert at over 3,400 meters above sea level, where the sky is reflected on the salt surface creating unique and surreal postcards.

Address:: RN 52, Salinas Grandes – Susques
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High Altitude Botanical Garden

The High Altitude Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located next to the Pucará de Tilcara, situated at over 2,500 meters above sea level. It was conceived with a focus on conservation, research, and education about local biodiversity. Inaugurated in 1970 as part of an agreement between the University of Buenos Aires and the province of Jujuy, it covers approximately 3 hectares on land within the Huasamayo River basin.

Address:: Tilcara
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Eduardo Casanova Archaeological Museum

The Dr. Eduardo Casanova Archaeological Museum in the center of Tilcara offers a collection of archaeological pieces that trace the history of the peoples of Northwest Argentina from pre-Hispanic times to the conquest, integrating materials and studies of the Andean region.

Address:: Belgrano 445, Tilcara
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Craft Fair in Manuel Álvarez Prado Square

Craft Fair - Manuel Álvarez Prado Square

The Tilcara Main Square Craft Fair is a must-see, where local artisans offer textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and traditional pieces that reflect the cultural identity of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Address:: Tilcara, Jujuy
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Devil's Throat

The Devil's Throat in Tilcara is an impressive natural canyon with a waterfall and rock walls formed by erosion, accessible from the city via a scenic trail or a gravel road with beautiful views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Address:: Garganta del Diablo area, Tilcara
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MEC Museum in the Hills

The MEC Museum in the Hills is a contemporary Argentine photography museum located in the hills of the Huichaira Ravine, which combines visual art with a spectacular and silent natural landscape, evoking the connection between culture and territory.

Address:: Huichaira, Tilcara
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Museo Nacional Terry

The Museo Nacional Terry is a cultural space located in the former home of the Argentine painter José Antonio Terry, which exhibits his work and artistic productions linked to northern Argentina within a historical and heritage framework.

Address:: Rivadavia 352, Tilcara
Website: Website
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Huichaira Vineyard

Huichaira Vineyard is a high-altitude vineyard located at about 2,700 m in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a few kilometers from Tilcara, which produces unique wines such as Cielo Arriba by taking advantage of the extreme climatic conditions of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Address:: Huichaira, Tilcara
Website: Website
Categories:: Experiences and ActivitiesWines and Flavors from High Altitude

Solar Train of the Ravine

A sustainable tourism experience that travels through the Quebrada de Humahuaca with stops in Volcán, Tumbaya, Purmamarca, Posta de Hornillos, Maimará and Tilcara. The service, powered by solar energy, offers panoramic windows, a specialized guide, Wi-Fi, and charging stations.

Address:: Tilcara
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Pucará de Tilcara

The Pucará de Tilcara is one of the most emblematic archaeological sites in Jujuy, an ancient pre-Hispanic settlement located on a hill in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with structures, plazas and remains that tell the story of the life of the native peoples and their subsequent Inca occupation.

Address:: Tilcara
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