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Quebrada de Humahuaca

Argentina travel guide

What to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca

A valley of colourful mountains in Jujuy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with villages such as Purmamarca and Tilcara.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0

Quebrada de Humahuaca highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Hill of Seven Colours

    In Purmamarca.

  2. Pucará de Tilcara

    A pre-Hispanic fortress.

  3. Serranía del Hornocal

    The fourteen colours.

  4. Humahuaca

    The village and its monument.

  5. Salinas Grandes

    A white salt flat, nearby.

Day trips from the Quebrada de Humahuaca

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Quebrada de Humahuaca

Any time of year is good to travel to the Quebrada de Humahuaca: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the parrilla (grill house). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Argentina guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Quebrada de Humahuaca

What to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca?

Hill of Seven Colours, Pucará de Tilcara, Serranía del Hornocal, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes.

What to see in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in one day?

Don’t miss Hill of Seven Colours, Pucará de Tilcara, Serranía del Hornocal, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Quebrada de Humahuaca?

Any time of year is good to travel to the Quebrada de Humahuaca: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from the Quebrada de Humahuaca?

The Quebrada from Salta.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.