Overview
Full-day birding tour in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore arid valleys, colorful geological formations, and shrubby steppes with columnar cacti forests. Target regional bird species in this unique natural-cultural landscape. Led by expert guides, with excellent opportunities for birdwatching and nature photography in Northwest Argentina.
Itinerary
Highlights
Bird species: Andean Condor, Andean Coot, Giant Hummingbird, Tufted Tit-Tyrant, Rusty-vented Canastero, Brown-backed Mockingbird, Patagonian Mockingbird, Greenish Yellow Finch, White-winged Cinclodes, Black Siskin, Mourning Sierra Finch, Ash-breasted Sierra Finch, Plain-mantled Tit-Spinetail, White-tipped Plantcutter and Long-tailed Meadowlark, among others. Landscape: Seven-colored Hill.
Technical info
| Interest | Birding | Photography | Landscape |
| Duration | 8-10 h |
| Ecoregions | Prepuna |
| Distance | 380 km |
| Altitude | 1,200–3,000 m |
| Best season | Jan-Dec |
| Difficulty level | Low |
| Services included |
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| Optional |
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| Group size | 2-8 |
| Departure | S.S. de Jujuy (or nearby city) |
