Humahuaca, Jujuy · Quebrada de Humahuaca

Discover Humahuaca with locals.

A local experience to discover the Quebrada, its landscapes and its places, from Humahuaca. You book directly with Tatiana.

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The Humahuaca Travel alpaca, a little woven-wool souvenir with a colorful neck

Hi! I'm the Humahuaca Travel alpaca. I'll keep you company on your adventure.

Where we set off

The Quebrada de Humahuaca, from south to north. All the tours leave from Humahuaca, each one along its own road.

  1. Purmamarca

    Town

  2. Maimará

    Town

    Painter's Palette (Paleta del Pintor), a stop on the way back from Salinas Grandes

  3. Huacalera

    Town

    Tropic of Capricorn, the first stop on the way to Salinas Grandes

  4. Humahuaca

    Departure and meeting point

  5. Iturbe

    Town

Only the stops on our tour itineraries are shown, not every town in the Quebrada.

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Serranía del Hornocal, the Hill of 14 Colors, near Humahuaca
For you Special offer
  • ★ Star tour
  • Landscapes
  • Relaxed

Hornocal, the Hill of 14 Colors

The Hill of 14 Colors, on a 2.5-hour trip with a local driver-guide.

$25.000 per person2 h 30 min

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Turquoise water pools at Salinas Grandes
For you Recommended
  • Landscapes
  • Villages

Salinas Grandes

A day through Purmamarca, the Cuesta de Lipán and the salt flat, with local guides.

$65.000 per personMost of the day

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Iruya at night, with its lights among red mountains, illustrative image
For you Recommended
  • Villages
  • Adventure

Iruya

You cross the Abra del Cóndor pass, at 4,000 meters, all the way to the village of Iruya.

$65.000 per personAll day

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Sunrise over a sea of clouds between mountains, illustrative image of sunrise in Santa Ana
For you Recommended
  • Adventure
  • Landscapes

Santa Ana: sunrise and the Inca Trail

Sunrise above the cloud blanket and the Inca Trail with local guides.

$100.000 per person2 days (recommended option)

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Our pickups

You travel like this

You leave Humahuaca in a 4x4 pickup, with a local driver-guide.

  • Toyota SW4up to 6 passengers
  • Toyota Hilux double cabup to 4 passengers

Illustrative images of the pickups.

Tatiana, from Humahuaca Travel, smiling and making a V for victory in front of the Serranía del Hornocal
Tatiana · Serranía del Hornocal

Meet Tatiana

Hi, I'm Tatiana.

I live in Humahuaca and I've known this land since the day I was born.

  • You book directly with me. I'll answer you myself and confirm your booking on WhatsApp.
  • You travel in a 4x4 pickup. On Salinas Grandes, Iruya and Santa Ana trips there are 4 to 6 of us at most.
  • We meet in Humahuaca. Bus Terminal, Office 5: I'll be waiting for you there, with your tour already arranged.
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Arrive in Humahuaca with your tour already booked.

  1. 1 Choose your tour.
  2. 2 Fill in your details.
  3. 3 Review and send your request.
  4. 4 Tatiana confirms it and waits for you in Humahuaca.

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  2. BookingIt is confirmed once Tatiana replies. Until then, it is only a request.

How to pay

Once Tatiana confirms your booking she tells you the deposit amount. You pay it by bank transfer to either of these two accounts:

  • Mercado PagoHumahuaca.travelIn the name of Tatiana Nayra del Milagro Cabana
  • Bank accountMaximotourIn the name of Flores Gloria Selva (Gloria, Tatiana's mom)

The bank account is in the name of Gloria, Tatiana's mom, who is also part of the Humahuaca Travel team. If her name shows up when you transfer, it's correct. If in doubt, ask Tatiana before paying. If you're paying from outside Argentina, tell Tatiana on WhatsApp and she'll let you know the options available.

We meet at the Humahuaca Bus Terminal, Office 5.

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The Quebrada, from south to north

Keep scrolling: the alpaca travels across the map and, at each place, shows you the tour that goes through it. They are separate tours, not a single trip.

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Schematic map, not to scale. Routes are illustrative.

Route: Salinas Grandes, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Iruya and the Hornocal. Each tour is described in the Tours section, above.

  1. Salinas Grandes
    Detour on Route 52

    Salinas Grandes

    A circuit done only with local guides, about 2 hours on site.

    See the tour

  2. Purmamarca
    Southern Quebrada

    Purmamarca

    Viewpoint over the Hill of 7 Colors and a walk around the little town.

  3. Carnival mask and costume in Humahuaca (sample photo)
    Departure and meeting point

    Humahuaca

    All the tours with Tatiana leave from here.

  4. Iruya at night (illustrative image)
    North, via Iturbe

    Iruya

    You get there by crossing the Abra del Cóndor pass, at 4,000 meters above sea level.

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  5. Serranía del Hornocal
    ★ Star tour · east along Route 73

    Hornocal

    The Hill of 14 Colors. Further on, the same road continues to Santa Ana.

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Get ready

Before you travel

What to do in Humahuaca: what's good to know.

  • What to bring

    Layered clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water. In the Quebrada the temperature changes a lot between day and night.

  • Altitude

    Humahuaca sits at about 2,950 meters, and some routes go over 4,000 (the Abra del Cóndor pass, on the road to Iruya) or reach 4,550 (the road to Santa Ana). Take it slowly and tell your guide if you don't feel well.

  • How long each tour takes

    Plan your days around each tour. With the selector above you can see which ones fit your trip, and Tatiana helps you put it all in order.

  • What to confirm before booking

    The date, how many of you there are, the current price and what's included. For Salinas Grandes and Iruya, Tatiana asks for the full name and ID or passport number of each passenger and a 50% deposit.

Frequently asked questions

Who am I booking the tour with?

With Tatiana, from Humahuaca Travel. You deal directly with her, from your booking until the day of the tour.

Can I book before arriving in Humahuaca?

Yes. You choose the tour, fill in your details on this same page and Tatiana confirms by WhatsApp. That way you arrive with everything arranged.

Where do we meet in Humahuaca?

At the Humahuaca Bus Terminal, Office 5. That is the meeting point: your booking is with Tatiana, from Humahuaca Travel.

How much do the tours cost?

The Hornocal: per person $25.000 · private $100.000; Salinas Grandes: per person $65.000; Iruya: per person $65.000; Santa Ana: per person (recommended option) $100.000 · private $400.000. Tatiana confirms prices and conditions when she arranges your booking.

What do I need to book?

For Salinas Grandes and Iruya: the full name and ID or passport number of each passenger, and a 50% deposit. For the other tours, Tatiana tells you what she needs when you arrange the booking. Your booking is confirmed once Tatiana replies on WhatsApp.

How do I pay?

Once Tatiana confirms your booking she tells you the deposit amount, and you pay it by bank transfer to one of these accounts: Mercado Pago, alias Humahuaca.travel (in the name of Tatiana Nayra del Milagro Cabana), or a bank account, alias Maximotour (in the name of Flores Gloria Selva: Gloria is Tatiana's mom and part of the Humahuaca Travel team). If that name shows up when you transfer, it's correct. If in doubt, ask Tatiana before paying. If you are paying from outside Argentina, tell Tatiana on WhatsApp and she'll let you know the options available.

How many people ride in the pickup?

Salinas Grandes, Iruya and Santa Ana are done in a 4x4 pickup that holds 4 to 6 people at most. At the Hornocal, the private service is for a maximum of 4 passengers.

Is there anything else to pay at the Hornocal?

Community toll: $2.000 per person, paid on arrival.

How many days should I stay in Humahuaca?

It depends on what you want to see. The Hornocal, Salinas Grandes and Iruya are done in a day. The recommended Santa Ana option includes a night there, so it takes 2 days. Try the What would you like to discover? tool to see where to start, and Tatiana will help you plan your route.

What should I bring?

Layered clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and water. The Quebrada has big temperature swings between day and night. Some tours go above 4,000 meters of altitude.

Where we meet

We meet in Humahuaca

If you've already arranged your tour with Tatiana, this is the meeting point.

Humahuaca Bus Terminal Office 5
Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina

Haven't booked yet? Do it before you arrive and you won't have to look into anything on the street: your tour is already arranged with Tatiana. Book

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Humahuaca, Jujuy

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