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Day 1:
We fly to Jujuy, the gateway to "Quebrada de Humahuaca" (Humahuaca Gorge), a World Heritage Site. In 4x4 vehicles, we tour the "Mountainous Jungle" or "Yunga" and visit "Potrero de Yala", a Biosphere Reserve and its five mountain lakes. We go bird watching with binoculars. Short reconnaissance walk. Arrival to Tilcara.
Overnight at Hostería Rincón de Fuego - D
Activity: 25-minute walk..
Day 2:
We visit Tilcara village, its "Pucará" (a native fortress), the High Altitude Botanical Garden, where we listen to "Piedra Campana" (Rock Bell) and enjoy breathtaking views of the gorge. We return to the village by carriage, crossing the Huasamayo River.
Overnight at Hostería Rincón de Fuego - B/L/D
Day 3:
4x4 excursion to Purmamarca, an attractive village in the gorge with its "Cerro de 7 Colores" (Seven-Color Mountain). Outing along the striking "Los Colorados" trail. We tour the mysterious "Puna jujeña", cross down the Lipán slope and delight with the Salinas Grandes (Great Salt Pans): a sea of salt. We go biking through the salt pan and basins and see some llama and vicuna herds.
Overnight at Hostería Rincón de Fuego - B/L/D
Activity: 1-hour walk / 40-minute bike.
Day 4:
Horseback ride to Los Patos Lake through a path full of flowers, escorted by colorful birds. We watch huge cultivated plots of land and exceptional views. In the afternoon, kids give free rein to creativity in a Puppet or Ceramics Workshop.
Overnight at Hostería Rincón de Fuego - B/L/D
Activity: 2 - 2 ½ hours Horseback riding.
Day 5:
Visit to Sapagua archeological site. Arrival to Hornaditas, a small "Coya" community, where a family invites us to share their daily life and tasks. We prepare our camping and knead bread, while waiting for lunch: barbecued meat in an adobe oven. We then pasture goats and sheep with the Coya family.
Overnight at Camp with Campfire - B/L/D
Day 6:
We begin our return journey, visiting the historical Humahuaca city, where we get the blessing of San Francisco Solano. In the afternoon, we arrive at Tilcara amd stay there for the night.
Overnight at Hostería Rincón de Fuego - B/L/D
Day 7:
Trekking to Juella and watching llamas. Transfer to Jujuy's Airport to board the flight to Buenos Aires.
B/L
Activity: 2-hours walk.
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Services Included
• Private transfers throughout the trip on 4x4 vehicles.
• 6 nights accommodation according to the itinerary.
• Meals as per the itinerary.
• Activities and tours according to the itinerary.
• Full equipment for the activities.
• Expert guides.
• Ongoing coordination.
Recommended Gear
• Comfortable shoes for walking.
• Comfortable clothing for walking (if possible, in light colors and with long sleeves).
• Small backpack for the activities.
• Fleece or similar shirt.
• Light windbreaker.
• Sun hat.
• Sunscreen / Lip screen.
• Sunglasses.
• 1 or 2 liter canteen.
• Wool hat and gloves.
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Rincón de Fuego Hotel
Tilcara, Quebrada de Humahuaca
www.rincondefuego.com
Description: Located a few minutes from the main square, the hotel has a sitting room that is reminiscent of the warmth of an Andean mountain shelter. The restaurant offers the most delicious regional dishes, made with natural products of the area. The rooms are heated by salamanders, have private bathrooms and a country décor with materials from the area.
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