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From Salta: Iruya with Quebrada de Humahuaca and Purmamarca
Discover the most emblematic towns in northern Argentina and be surprised by its green slopes and deep valleys on this excursion to Iruya. You are going to fall in love!
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- Dreamed unique landscape in all of Argentina.
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Description
The tour begins very early in the city of Salta. Head towards the town of Gral. Güemes to take the highway that leads to the province of Jujuy. The only way to access Iruya is from the Quebrada de Humahuaca. The excursion skips the capital of Jujuy to enter directly into the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Stops are made in the towns of Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca. During this section of the excursion, points such as the Cerro de los Seven Colores, the Church of Purmamarca, the Pucará de Tilcara, La Paleta del Pintor, Uquía, the Monument to the Heroes of Independence and, of course, the typical squares are visited. principals of each town. There are also stops designed to take photographs in the vicinity of Maimará and the crossing through the Tropic of Capricorn. After touring Humahuaca, a detour is made to the East to re-enter the province of Salta. Then you pass through the town of Iturbe, which survives even though the railroad abandoned it a long time ago. Climbing towards the Abra del Cóndor, the highest point. You begin to climb a path full of curves and counter curves nestled in a true arid desert until you reach 4000 meters above sea level in the Abra del Cóndor. This is the natural limit between the province of Jujuy and Salta where you can appreciate the immensity of the place. From this moment, a descent of 1220 meters begins in just 19 km. travel. A road full of curves and cornices with a truly impressive landscape. entrance to Iruya. Town of Iruya. After crossing the Milmahuasi River (the same one that prevents access to the town some days during the summer), you reach Iruya. You can already see the town in all its splendor, nestled in the middle of the mountains. Itinerary: Jump , Apacheta del Abra de Cóndor, (4,000 m/s/n/m) and Iruya. Return through Uquía (Pinturas Cuzqueñas), Maimará, “Paleta del Pintor”, Volcán, Tumbaya, Yala, San Salvador de Jujuy, Salta. Clarification: Regarding the route and stops, they are not necessarily in chronological order as detailed. It can be coordinated and modified with the guide of said excursion.Includes
Humahuaca Gorge Purmamarca and The 7-colors Hill Tilcara and its Fortress: Pucará Maimara and Painter's Palettes Huacalera, Tropic of Capricorn Uquia Ceramics factory Humahuaca Town Iturbe The Hell Apacheta del Abra de Cóndor (4,000 m/s/n/m) Iruya Town Transportation by transit, sprinter or minibus Bilingual guide in Spanish and English. Pick-up from hotels or central addresses (15 blocks around the main square)Important Information
- The excursion is not suspended due to rain or bad weather.
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