Overview
Nature and cultural expedition by 4WD from the Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO) to Calilegua National Park, crossing a spectacular 4,500-m high-Andean pass and ancient sections of the Qhapaq Ñan or Inca Road System (UNESCO). Explore the contrasting landscapes of the Prepuna, High Andes and Yungas cloudforest through scenic interpretive walks. An outstanding journey for nature, landscape and cultural photography in Northwest Argentina.
Itinerary
Day-by-day
Day 1 Departure from San Salvador de Jujuy or Jujuy Airport (JUJ). Quebrada de Humahuaca. ⏩ Purmamarca.
Day 2 Quebrada de Humahuaca and Hornocal Mountain Range. ⏩ Santa Ana.
Day 3 Abra del Valle mountain pass and Qhapaq Ñan (Inca Road System). ⏩ Valle Colorado.
Day 4 Valle Grande and Salto El Nogalar Waterfall. ⏩ San Francisco.
Day 5 Fuente del Jaguar and Parque Nacional Calilegua. Return to San Salvador de Jujuy or Jujuy Airport.
Highlights
Landscape: Quebrada de Humahuaca (UNESCO World Heritage Site); Seven Colors hill; Yacoraite; Hornocal hill; Abra de Zenta; Abra del Valle; Polylepis woodlands; Qhapaq Ñan (UNESCO World Heritage Site); Nogalar waterfall; Fuente del Jaguar; Parque Nacional Calilegua. Wildlife: vicuna, Andean Condor, among others.
Technical info
| Interest | Landscape | Culture | Photography | Wildlife | Hiking |
| Duration | 5 days | 4 nights |
| Ecoregions | Sierran Chaco; Prepuna; Puna; High Andes; Yungas |
| Distance | 700 km |
| Altitude | 400–4,600 m |
| Best season | Sep–Dec |
| Difficulty level | Low-moderate |
| Services |
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| Optional |
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| Group | 2-4 |
| Departures | S.S. de Jujuy (o nearby locations) |