Overview
Six-day high-altitude birding tour across Prepuna, Puna and High Andes ecosystems in Northwest Argentina (on the Argentina-Bolivia border). Explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO), Laguna de Pozuelos Natural Monument (Ramsar Site) and the Santa Victoria road, focusing on Polylepis forests and restricted-range bird species. Spectacular landscapes, excellent birdwatching and nature photography opportunities.
Itinerary
Day-by-day
Day 1 Start in Jujuy City or at Jujuy Airport (JUJ). Quebrada de Humahuaca. ⏩ Abra Pampa.
Day 2 Laguna de Pozuelos Natural Monument. ⏩ Santa Catalina.
Day 3 Santa Catalina. ⏩ La Quiaca.
Day 4 Lizoite mountain pass. ⏩ Santa Victoria.
Day 5 Lizoite mountain pass & Yavi. ⏩ La Quiaca.
Day 6 Quebrada de Humahuaca. Return to Jujuy City or Jujuy Airport.
Highlights
Bird species: Andean and James’ flamingos, Puna Plover, Diademed Sandpiper Plover, Horned Coot, Bare-eyed Ground-Dove, Wedge-tailed Hillstar, Rock Earthcreeper, Tawny Tit-Spinetail, Maquis Canastero, Rufous-webbed Bush Tyrant, Rufous-bellied Mountain-Tanager, Citron-headed Yellow-Finch, Boulder Finch, Red-backed Sierra-Finch, Bolivian Warbling Finch, among others. Landscape: Laguna de Pozuelos, Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Technical info
| Interest | Birding | Photography | Landscape |
| Duration | 6 days | 5 nights |
| Ecoregions | Prepuna, Puna and High Andes |
| Distance | 1,200 km |
| Altitude | 1,000–4,600 m |
| Best season | Sep–Dec |
| Difficulty level | Moderate |
| Services included |
|
| Optional |
|
| Group size | 2-4 |
| Departure | On request |
