Puna - Iruya and Humahuaca Gorge

Alta Puna Humahuaca - Iruya
Duration: 3 days y 2 nights

Program:
Day 1:
Folowing the way of "El Tren de Las Nubes" by the gorge of "Toro", admiring the views of the snake-like railway , we reach to the Tastil ruins where we observe the remains of an old native , indian settlement. Afterwards we go on up to San Antonio de Los Cobres, former capital city of the territory in the times of the Spanish Empire. we continue to Susques village of 1.200 habitants where we will visit a very nice church, them continue to Salinas Grandes, the great salt flat and at the end of the day we finish in Purmamarca village to stay in a hotel.

Day 2:
During the morning is the right time to take pictures to 7 colours hill and the village, them we continue our trip on Humahuaca gorge to the city of the same name where we will visit the historic down town. Then we go to Iruya is a small village build in the middle of the mountain area like you can see in the picture above, and is situated in Salta province. To get there we will cross a pass of 4.000 mts. above sea level and then down the road until 2.800 mts. where is Iruya with a nice hostería.

Day 3:
On the last day, after leaving Iruya we will return over the same way to Humahuaca city, then Tilcara village where we will stop to visit the archeological ruins and the museum in the down town. Then we will return to Salta using a nice road where we will see part of the rain forest area on the way, making an strong contrast after many days seeing deserts and salt flat.

Resumen
Duration: 3 days and 2 nights in hotel.
Route: 750 km. in vehicle


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