{"id":42634,"date":"2026-01-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=42634"},"modified":"2026-01-29T09:02:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T12:02:58","slug":"que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy, Argentina"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/strong> is one of the most emblematic landscapes of northern Argentina and one of the richest cultural regions in the country. Declared a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, this Andean valley stretches for more than 150 kilometers along the course of the R\u00edo Grande, amidst multicolored mountains, historic towns, and traditions that have remained alive for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling through the gorge is like taking in a succession of postcards, with hills of colorful hues, adobe houses, craft fairs and small towns where life moves at a different pace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From <strong>Purmamarca and its famous Hill of Seven Colors<\/strong>, to <strong>Humahuaca<\/strong>, <strong>Tilcara<\/strong> or <strong>Maimara<\/strong>, each town has something to offer, whether it be nature, history or local gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In this guide I'll tell you <strong>what to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/strong>, which towns you can't miss on the tour, how to get around between them and some practical tips to organize your visit and make the most of one of the most fascinating destinations in northwest Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03-800x600.webp\" alt=\"Calle de Purmamarca con el cerro de 7 colores de fondo\" class=\"wp-image-42771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca03.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Street in Purmamarca with the seven-colored hill in the background<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dce8c631336\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dce8c631336\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Donde_esta_ubicada_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >Where is the Quebrada de Humahuaca located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Como_se_formo_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >How the Humahuaca Gorge was formed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Los_Pueblos_originarios_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >The Indigenous Peoples in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Que_ver_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >What to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Tilcara\" >Tilcara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Purmamarca_y_las_Salinas_Grandes\" >Purmamarca and the Salinas Grandes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Maimara\" >Maimara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Uquia\" >Uquia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Humahuaca_y_el_Hornocal\" >Humahuaca and the Hornocal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#La_Quiaca\" >La Quiaca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Iruya\" >Iruya<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Como_llegar_a_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >How to get to the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Llegar_en_avion\" >Arrive by plane<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Llegar_en_bus\" >Arrive by bus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Llegar_en_auto\" >Arrive by car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Llegar_en_excursion_organizada\" >Arrive on an organized tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Como_moverse_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >How to get around in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Transporte_en_bus\" >Bus transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#En_auto_o_transporte_privado\" >By car or private transport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Tren_Solar_de_la_Quebrada\" >Solar Train of the Quebrada<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFQue_es_y_como_funciona\" >What is it and how does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Recorrido_y_estaciones\" >Route and stations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Duracion_y_modalidad\" >Duration and modality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Precios_del_Tren_Solar_al_2026\" >Solar Train Prices to 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFVale_la_pena_el_Tren_Solar\" >Is the Solar Train worth it?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#El_Carnaval_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >Carnival in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Comidas_tipicas_de_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >Typical foods of the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Empanadas_nortenas\" >Northern empanadas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Locro\" >Locro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Humita_y_tamales\" >Humita and tamales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Carne_de_Llama\" >Llama meat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Dulces_regionales_y_bebidas\" >Regional sweets and drinks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Mejor_epoca_para_visitar_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >Best time to visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Cuantos_dias_dedicarle_a_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >How many days to dedicate to the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\" >Frequently asked questions about the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_base_para_alojarse\" >What is the best base to stay in?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFSe_puede_recorrer_la_quebrada_sin_auto\" >Is it possible to explore the Quebrada without a car?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFLa_altura_es_un_problema\" >Is height a problem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFCuantos_dias_se_necesitan_para_conocer_lo_principal\" >How many days does it take to learn the main points?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFEs_un_destino_caro\" >Is it an expensive destination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca-de-jujuy-argentina\/#%C2%BFEs_seguro_viajar_por_la_quebrada\" >Is it safe to travel through the Quebrada?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_esta_ubicada_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>Where is the Quebrada de Humahuaca located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/strong> is located in the <strong>northwest of Argentina<\/strong>, within the province of Jujuy, and extends for about <strong>155 kilometers<\/strong> following the course of the Grande River, at an average altitude ranging between 2,000 and 3,000 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The valley begins north of the city of <strong>San Salvador de Jujuy<\/strong> and extends to the vicinity of <strong>La Quiaca<\/strong>, very close to the border with Bolivia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-san-salvador-de-jujuy-una-ciudad-que-no-atrapa\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Cartel en la plaza principal de San Salvador de Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42668 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-san-salvador-de-jujuy-una-ciudad-que-no-atrapa\/\">Things to do in San Salvador de Jujuy, a city that doesn't captivate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Geographically, the ravine functions as a natural corridor between the Altiplano and the lower valleys, and has been used since pre-Hispanic times as a trade and communication route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, National Route 9 runs through the entire region and connects most of the towns and points of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_se_formo_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>How the Humahuaca Gorge was formed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/strong> is the result of a long geological process that extended over millions of years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The erosion caused by the Grande River, combined with the uplift of the Andean mountain range, shaped this narrow and deep valley, giving rise to the mountain formations and the characteristic multicolored hills that identify the region today. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia05.jpg\" alt=\"Paisaje con cerros de colores durante el trekking en Uqu\u00eda\" class=\"wp-image-42803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia05-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Landscape with colorful hills during trekking in Uqu\u00eda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The different tones visible in the mountains are due to the presence of minerals accumulated in layers over time, which were exposed by the action of wind and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Los_Pueblos_originarios_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>The Indigenous Peoples in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Among the native peoples who inhabited and still inhabit the region, the <strong>omaguacas<\/strong> stand out, who gave their name to the ravine, in addition to <strong>tilcaras, purmamarcas and uqu\u00edas<\/strong> communities, organized in agricultural and pastoral villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">These cultures developed agricultural terrace systems, irrigation techniques, and defensive constructions, such as the <strong>Pucar\u00e1 de Tilcara<\/strong>, which can still be visited.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara13.jpg\" alt=\"Ruinas del Pucar\u00e1 de Tilcara - Quebrada de Humahuaca\" class=\"wp-image-42710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara13-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ruins of the Pucar\u00e1 de Tilcara \u2013 Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With the expansion of the <strong>Inca Empire<\/strong>, the ravine became integrated into the <strong>Qhapaq \u00d1an<\/strong> or Inca Road, reinforcing its role as a means of communication and territorial control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, the arrival of the Spanish transformed the region, although many indigenous traditions managed to remain and blend with colonial elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ver_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>What to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many towns and landscapes to see along the Quebrada de Humahuaca, but just to highlight a few, we can mention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tilcara\"><\/span>Tilcara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tilcara is one of the main tourist centers of the Quebrada and an excellent base for exploring the region. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara11.jpg\" alt=\"Calles con aspecto colonial en Tilcara\" class=\"wp-image-42714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara11-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streets with a colonial appearance in Tilcara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Su mayor atractivo es el <strong>Pucar\u00e1 de Tilcara<\/strong>, una antigua fortaleza prehisp\u00e1nica ubicada en lo alto de una colina, y la <strong>Devil&#039;s Throat<\/strong>, un ca\u00f1\u00f3n al que se puede descender y llegar hasta una cascada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Tilcara has a good selection of accommodations, restaurants and pe\u00f1as (traditional music venues), making it an ideal stop for those who want to combine daytime excursions with some nightlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-tilcara-la-mejor-base-para-recorrer-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23-800x468.webp\" alt=\"Calles de Tilcara en Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42704 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23-800x468.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23-600x351.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara23.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-hacer-en-tilcara-la-mejor-base-para-recorrer-la-quebrada-de-humahuaca\/\">What to do in Tilcara, the best base for exploring the Quebrada de Humahuaca&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purmamarca_y_las_Salinas_Grandes\"><\/span>Purmamarca and the Salinas Grandes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Purmamarca is famous for the <strong>Hill of Seven Colors<\/strong>, one of the most photographed landscapes in northern Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca00.jpg\" alt=\"Mirador al Cerro de los 7 colores en Purmamarca\" class=\"wp-image-42734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca00-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Viewpoint overlooking the Hill of 7 Colors in Purmamarca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The town is small and quiet, with adobe houses, a historic church, and a craft market that sets up around the main square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-purmamarca\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01-800x600.webp\" alt=\"Vista al Cerro de los 7 colores en Purmamarca- Argentina\" class=\"wp-image-42769 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01-800x600.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01-533x400.webp 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_purmamarca01.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-purmamarca\/\">What to see in Purmamarca, home of the Hill of Seven Colors and the Salt Flats<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Furthermore, from Purmamarca, one of the most spectacular roads in the region starts, which ascends through the Lip\u00e1n Slope to the <strong>Salinas Grandes<\/strong>, an enormous white salt flat located at more than 3,400 meters above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"307978,295305\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"2\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"quebrada_salinas\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/jujuy-l135137\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maimara\"><\/span>Maimara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Maimara, recently named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.untourism.int\/news\/un-tourism-announces-best-tourism-villages-2025-52-communities-leading-tourism-for-rural-development\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one of the most beautiful rural villages in the world<\/a>, is usually a short but very interesting stop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05.jpg\" alt=\"Vista de Maimar\u00e1, con la iglesia y la Paleta del Pintor\" class=\"wp-image-42743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara05-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Maimar\u00e1, with the church and the Painter's Palette<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The town is surrounded by a hill called the <strong>Painter's Palette<\/strong>, a mountain formation with a striking combination of colors, especially at dawn and dusk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its scenery, Maimar\u00e1 maintains a more rural and quiet profile, ideal for those who want to see a less touristy side of the ravine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Vista de Maimar\u00e1 y la Paleta del Pintor desde el Mirador el Monolito\" class=\"wp-image-42749 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_maimara14.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-maimara-uno-de-los-pueblos-mas-lindos-de-la-quebrada\/\">What to see in Maimar\u00e1, one of the most beautiful towns in the Quebrada&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uquia\"><\/span>Uquia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Uqu\u00eda is known for its small but valuable <strong>Church of San Francisco de Paula<\/strong>, which houses the famous collection of <strong>Arquebusier Angels<\/strong>, paintings of colonial origin unique in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia10.jpg\" alt=\"Iglesia de Uqu\u00eda, donde est\u00e1n las pinturas de los \u00e1ngeles arcabuceros\" class=\"wp-image-42733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia10-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia10-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church of Uqu\u00eda, where the paintings of the arquebusier angels are located<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In addition, for those who enjoy hiking, it is possible to take a walk towards the <strong>Quebrada de las Se\u00f1oritas<\/strong>, a relatively easy route that allows you to go among reddish-toned rock formations and enjoy a landscape different from that of the main valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-hacer-el-trekking-por-la-quebrada-de-las-senoritas-en-uquia-jujuy\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia13-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Cerros de colores y cactus durante el trekking en la Quebrada de las Se\u00f1oritas\" class=\"wp-image-42798 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia13-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia13-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia13-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_uquia13.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-hacer-el-trekking-por-la-quebrada-de-las-senoritas-en-uquia-jujuy\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"42923\">What to see in Uqu\u00eda, the arquebusier angels and the Quebrada de las Se\u00f1oritas&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humahuaca_y_el_Hornocal\"><\/span>Humahuaca and the Hornocal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Humahuaca is the largest and most historic town in the Quebrada. Its center revolves around the main square, where the Monument to the Heroes of Independence, the town hall, and the church are located.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca15.jpg\" alt=\"Admirando el Hornocal o Cerro de los 14 colores - Humahuaca\" class=\"wp-image-42793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca15-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Admiring the Hornocal or Hill of 14 Colors \u2013 Humahuaca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From here also departs the excursion to <strong>Cerro de los Catorce Colores (Hornocal)<\/strong>, one of the most impressive landscapes in northern Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/humahuaca-y-el-hornocal-que-hacer-y-como-organizar-la-visita\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Cabildo de Humahuaca - Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42783 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_humahuaca12.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/humahuaca-y-el-hornocal-que-hacer-y-como-organizar-la-visita\/\">Humahuaca and Hornocal: What to do and how to plan your visit<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"308043,476595\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"2\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"quebrada_hornocal\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/jujuy-l135137\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Quiaca\"><\/span>La Quiaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>La Quiaca is the northernmost city in the country and marks the border with Bolivia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than for its tourist attractions, it is visited for its symbolic value and for the possibility of crossing to the Bolivian city of Villaz\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a stop that is usually made in passing, but it allows you to appreciate the distance covered by the ravine and to learn about a key point in the history and trade of the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iruya\"><\/span>Iruya<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although administratively it belongs to the province of Salta, Iruya is often included in tours of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_iruya00.jpg\" alt=\"Vista de Iruya\" class=\"wp-image-42794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_iruya00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_iruya00-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Iruya Viewpoint<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The town is perched among mountains, with steep streets and unique views. It is one of the most picturesque towns in northern Argentina and an ideal destination for those seeking distinctive landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>How to get to the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quebrada de Humahuaca is easily accessible from the city of San Salvador de Jujuy, the main gateway to the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"732\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00.webp\" alt=\"Cartel en la plaza principal de San Salvador de Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00.webp 1300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-600x338.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_san_salvador00-400x225.webp 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sign in the main square of San Salvador de Jujuy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Depending on your starting point and the means of transport chosen, there are several ways to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Llegar_en_avion\"><\/span>Arrive by plane<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The quickest way to reach the gorge is to fly to <strong>Governor Horacio Guzm\u00e1n International Airport (JUJ)<\/strong>, located about 35 km from San Salvador de Jujuy. The airport receives regular flights from Buenos Aires and other cities in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the capital of Jujuy, you can continue to the gorge by bus, van, private transfer or rental car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Llegar_en_bus\"><\/span>Arrive by bus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>San Salvador de Jujuy has a new bus terminal, well connected to the rest of the country, with daily services from cities such as Buenos Aires, C\u00f3rdoba, Salta and Tucum\u00e1n. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once in the capital of Jujuy, frequent buses depart for Purmamarca, Tilcara, Humahuaca and other towns in the Quebrada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also possible to arrive first in Salta and from there take a bus to Jujuy or directly to some towns in the Quebrada, a common option for those who travel through northern Argentina by land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Llegar_en_auto\"><\/span>Arrive by car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From San Salvador de Jujuy, you can access the gorge via National Route 9, which runs through the entire valley in good condition and passes through the main towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From Salta, the route combines RN 9 and RN 34, with a total distance of approximately 180 km to Tilcara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Llegar_en_excursion_organizada\"><\/span>Arrive on an organized tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another option is to book a <strong>full-day excursion<\/strong> from San Salvador de Jujuy or Salta. These usually include stops in Purmamarca, Tilcara, and Humahuaca, and in some cases, a visit to Hornocal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_moverse_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>How to get around in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quebrada de Humahuaca is an extensive tourist corridor (over 150 km), and depending on your budget and travel style, you can get around its towns and attractions in different ways. These are all the available options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transporte_en_bus\"><\/span>Bus transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Intercity buses connect the main towns in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, such as San Salvador de Jujuy, Purmamarca, Tilcara, Maimar\u00e1, Humahuaca, and La Quiaca. They are an economical and fairly frequent option, although schedules may vary depending on the season and day of the week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These buses usually make the entire journey from San Salvador de Jujuy to La Quiaca, stopping in the most important intermediate towns, offering you flexible routes without needing your own car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_auto_o_transporte_privado\"><\/span>By car or private transport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Renting a car or hiring a private transfer is ideal if you want maximum independence to stop wherever you like. The road conditions are good along most of the main corridor (National Route 9), although for some secondary roads, such as Hornocal, a vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tren_Solar_de_la_Quebrada\"><\/span>Solar Train of the Quebrada<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A different and sustainable way to get around the gorge is aboard the <strong>Humahuaca Gorge Solar Train<\/strong>, a tourist initiative that travels through some of the most important towns using trains powered by solar energy and electric batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar00.webp\" alt=\"Tren Solar de la Quebrada de Humahuaca\" class=\"wp-image-42757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar00.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar00-300x400.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solar Train of the Quebrada of Humahuaca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_y_como_funciona\"><\/span>What is it and how does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Solar Train is a tourist service that follows part of the ravine's route and allows passengers to get on and off at some stations during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recorrido_y_estaciones\"><\/span>Route and stations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The train covers a route of approximately 42 km, with views of the mountainous and desert landscapes that characterize the region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara33.jpg\" alt=\"Estaci\u00f3n del Tren Solar en Tilcara\" class=\"wp-image-42721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara33-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/blog_tilcara33-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solar Train Station in Tilcara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It currently makes official stops at these stations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Volcan (where it begins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tumbaya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purmamarca (the station is 3km from the town)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posta de los Hornillos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maimara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tilcara (where it ends)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Recorrido-Tren-Solar.webp\" alt=\"Recorrido Tren Solar de la Quebrada de Humahuaca\" class=\"wp-image-42635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Recorrido-Tren-Solar.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Recorrido-Tren-Solar-205x400.webp 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Solar Train Tour of the Humahuaca Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Duracion_y_modalidad\"><\/span>Duration and modality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Quebrada Solar Train<\/strong> doesn't operate like a normal train. To use it, you need to book one of the \"experiences,\" which include the route and stops in the various towns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The most extensive option is the <strong>360\u00b0 Experience<\/strong>, a <strong>full-day<\/strong> program that lasts approximately 10 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, the train makes long stops at each station, with time to explore the villages (although very little in my opinion) and enjoy the surroundings before continuing the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For those with less time, there is the <strong>180\u00b0 Experience<\/strong>, a shorter tour that starts from Purmamarca and allows you to see part of the train route, maintaining the tourist focus but in fewer hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precios_del_Tren_Solar_al_2026\"><\/span>Solar Train Prices to 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foreign tourists \u2192 $75,000 Argentine pesos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Argentine tourists \u2192 $50,000 Argentine pesos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minors and retirees \u2192 $33,000 Argentine pesos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I recommend visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/trensolar.com.ar\/experiencia-360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the official website<\/a> to learn more about how the service works, the schedules, and updated prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFVale_la_pena_el_Tren_Solar\"><\/span>Is the Solar Train worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer is, it depends. On the positive side, the Quebrada Solar Train offers a picturesque and unique way to explore the region, allowing you to travel by train while enjoying the scenery without having to drive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is an original and visually appealing way to get to know some of the villages in the gorge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar01.webp\" alt=\"Interior del Tren Solar de la Quebrada de Humahuaca - Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar01.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tren_solar01-300x400.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior of the Solar Train of the Quebrada of Humahuaca \u2013 Jujuy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, the price is a bit high compared to traditional public transport, which is much cheaper and allows for greater flexibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the stops in each town are usually relatively short, generally from one to one and a half hours, which in many cases is not enough to explore them at a leisurely pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this reason, I would say it's not the best option if you want to have more time to spend in the towns the train passes through. In those cases, traveling by bus or your own car is usually a more practical alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-600x46.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/banner-divisorio-argentina-18x1.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Carnaval_en_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>Carnival in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Carnival in the Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/strong> is one of the most important and authentic celebrations in northern Argentina. More than a tourist event, it is a festival deeply rooted in Andean traditions, where ancestral rituals, music, dance, and community gatherings come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Carnival is usually celebrated between <strong>February and March<\/strong>, following the lunar calendar, and lasts for several days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Carnival, the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca fill with troupes of musicians and dancers who parade through the streets to the rhythm of sikus, erkes, and cajas. Colorful costumes, the use of flour, streamers, and foam are all part of the celebration, which is experienced in a highly participatory and collective way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For those traveling during these dates, it is important to keep in mind that Carnival is <strong>peak season<\/strong>, so accommodations are booked up in advance and transportation may be affected by road closures and spontaneous celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comidas_tipicas_de_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>Typical foods of the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>cuisine<\/strong> of the Quebrada de Humahuaca is closely linked to the Andean environment. Many of the dishes are simple, hearty, and designed for the climate and life in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empanadas_nortenas\"><\/span>Northern empanadas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>They are one of the most representative dishes of the region. They are generally prepared with hand-cut meat, onion, egg, and seasonings. They tend to be juicier than those from other provinces and can be found in practically every town in the Quebrada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locro\"><\/span>Locro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Locro is a typical dish from northern Argentina, very popular during national holidays and winter. It contains white corn, beans, squash, and various meats, and is ideal for cold days or for regaining energy after a day of hiking.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_comida_jujuy02-522x800.jpg\" alt=\"Locro, comida t\u00edpica en Jujuy\" class=\"wp-image-42671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_comida_jujuy02-522x800.jpg 522w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_comida_jujuy02-261x400.jpg 261w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/blog_comida_jujuy02.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Locro, a typical dish in Jujuy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Humita_y_tamales\"><\/span>Humita and tamales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corn is a central ingredient in the local cuisine. 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To drink, api or chicha are common, especially at celebrations and local festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mejor_epoca_para_visitar_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>Best time to visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Quebrada de Humahuaca<\/strong> can be visited year-round, but some times offer better conditions depending on the weather and the number of tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The most recommended months are <strong>April, May, September and October<\/strong>, when temperatures are pleasant, there is less rain and the landscapes are well defined. It's an ideal time to explore the villages and go on excursions without the extreme heat, although it can also get quite cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>summer (December to March)<\/strong> coincides with the rainy season. 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July is peak season due to holidays, while June and August are quieter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuantos_dias_dedicarle_a_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>How many days to dedicate to the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With <strong>2 days<\/strong> you can make a quick tour of the most well-known spots, such as Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca, although with little room to explore calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With <strong>3 or 4 days<\/strong>, which is the most recommended for a first visit, you can add the Salinas Grandes, Uqu\u00eda and the Hornocal, enjoying the trip without rushing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you have <strong>5 days or more<\/strong>, it is possible to include destinations like Iruya, spend more nights in small towns and explore the gorge at a much more relaxed pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preguntas_frecuentes_sobre_la_Quebrada_de_Humahuaca\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about the Quebrada de Humahuaca<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCual_es_la_mejor_base_para_alojarse\"><\/span>What is the best base to stay in?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on the itinerary. 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It's advisable to progress gradually, stay well hydrated, and avoid strenuous activity during the first few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuantos_dias_se_necesitan_para_conocer_lo_principal\"><\/span>How many days does it take to learn the main points?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With 3 or 4 days you can see the essentials of the gorge at a good pace. If you want to add Iruya or walk at a more leisurely pace, ideally you should allow 5 days or more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFEs_un_destino_caro\"><\/span>Is it an expensive destination?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Quebrada is an affordable destination compared to other tourist regions in the country. 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