Day 6: Salta in Salta

Day 6 of 12

Salta

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Salta — Salta, Finland

What you'll do on day 6

  • Morning departure from Salta. Transfer to Purmamarca (approx. 4 hours).
  • Excursion to the Seven-Colored Mountain and Humahuaca Gorge. You will visit the world-famous gorge called Quebrada de Humahuaca, which is recognized as a Heritage of Humanity, UNESCO Cultural and Landscape Heritage, due to the unique combination of wonderful landscapes and a rich history, the first lines of which are more than 10 thousand years old. Indian fortresses, prehistoric caves, numerous farms, pre-Columbian and colonial villages and cities of great cultural value have survived to this day. When visiting this gorge, you have to make the way from Purmamarca. There are some wonderful sights here, such as the Sierra de los Ciete Colores, a seven-colored mountain, as well as the ancient temple of Rosa de Lima. The route continues to Tilcara, where you will visit an ancient Indian fortress, this is a clear demonstration of the magnificence of the local ancient inhabitants. Along the way, you will also be able to see the city of Ouchia and its Church, which preserves one of the most important collections of the famous "Angels of the Arcabuseros". We will visit the village of Humahuaca, it is located on the banks of the Grande River, which pleases the eye with its picturesque views. In Humahuaca you can walk along the old narrow cobbled streets and also see the ancient cultural monuments of the colonial era. Overnight at the hotel in Purmamarca.
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