Overview
Full-day birding tour to Quebrada de Humahuaca and the Puna ecoregion. Explore shrub steppes, cactus woodlands, striking geological formations and high-Andean wetlands. Discover the characteristic birds of this unique UNESCO World Heritage landscape, including emblematic Andean waterbirds. A diverse and scenic field experience with outstanding opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography.
Itinerary
Highlights
Bird species: Andean Goose, Puna Teal, Crested Duck, Mountain Caracara, James’ and Andean Flamingoes, Andean Avocet, Giant Coot, Giant Hummingbird, Sparkling Violetear, Creamy-bellied Canastero, Tufted Tit-Tyrant, Brown-backed Mockingbird, Bright-rumped Yellow-Finch, Mourning Sierra-Finch, among others. Landscape: Seven-colors hill.
Technical info
| Interest | Birding | Photography | Landscape |
| Duration | 10-12 h |
| Ecoregions | Prepuna; Puna |
| Distance | 440 km |
| Altitude | 1,200–3,700 m |
| Best season | Jan–Dec |
| Difficulty level | Low |
| Services included |
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| Optional |
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| Group size | 2-4 |
| Departure | S.S. de Jujuy (or nearby city) |
