Destinos y actividades de turismo comunitario en la provincia de Jujuy, Argentina.
About me I am Armando Liques, a member of the Hornocal-Pueblo Omaguaca Native Community. I was born in Calete and grew up in a little house located in the ravine at the foot of the hill of 14 colors. My father and mother dedicated their whole lives to agriculture, they planted peas, beans, potatoes, they were among the first to plant carrots, my brothers and I helped them. When classes started, we would go down to Calete through a narrow and colorful ravine known as “El Angosto”. To attend high school, I had to move to Humahuaca, being able to return to my Hornocal only on vacation. I felt very sad every time I had to leave. I lived 20 years in Buenos Aires, there I learned the baker’s trade. When the original community of Hornocal began the procedures for its legal status, I met Dr. Eulogio Frites, father of indigenous law, I was the manager of the community in the city of fury. In 2005, I decided to return to my land, just arrived I dedicated myself to agriculture like my parents. He planted and sold peas, beans and potatoes, only to exchange for sugar, rice or flour. In […]
Hornocal, Humahuaca, Jujuy.
One of the must-see attractions in Valle Colorado is the experience with the town’s artisans, they are a consolidated group that carry out hand embroidery on different garments, the most characteristic of the Valles de Altura area are the rebozos, they are garments colorful embroidered with threads dyed in natural dyes, this work can take months since it is a unique neatness to see, the dyeing process is an experience that they were perfecting and it is today that they can market their already known and required garments in the textile market of the province and in the capital of our country. Currently they have set up a crafts center where they allow the weaving experience to be carried out on their looms and they display their crafts.
Valle Colorado, Valle Grande, Jujuy.
Hike from Caspalá to the summit of the Sierra del Hornocal of 24 km round trip and two days of duration. You leave by the old bridle path that leads to Humahuaca, then you pass through beautiful landscapes on the banks of the La Ciénaga river. Halfway through the La Loza site, you begin to appreciate the cobbled stairs of the Inca Trail and attractive queñuas groves. The night is spent in the natural cave of La Loza. The second day the Inca trail is resumed and you can enjoy waterfalls, water sources, and capricious forms on the rocks. The walk ascends through a spectacular landscape with swamps, springs eyes, hot springs, and groves of dwarf queñuas. From the head of the Ciénaga, you go up the Stairs of Heaven, to arrive at Abra Colorada. From here you ascend to the summit of the Hornocal mountain range, one of the most beautiful attractions in Jujuy. The return to Caspalá is done on the same day. About the circuit: Difficulty: medium and high. Season: April to November. Duration: 2 days and 1 night. Kilometers: 24 km (round trip) Recommendations: bring a comfortable glass for walking, spare clothes, trekking shoes, hat, coca […]
Caspalá, Valle Grande, Jujuy.
Qapa Nam is the name of the road network made up of pre-Inca routes and corridors, with main and secondary roads that started from Cuzco, dividing into four primary roads that entered from north to south through the four suyus of the Empire: the Chinchasuyu, the Antisuyu , the Cuntinsuyu and the Collasuyu. From these four branches a network with reservoirs and posts was derived where travelers and caravans found rest, forage, food and water. One of these branches ran longitudinally through the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with some minor bifurcations that entered the lateral streams to the Puna and the eastern Valleys of Jujuy. The Qhapac Ñan is one of the most attractive circuits that can be traveled in Jujuy from the town of Santa Ana – a rural community in the department of Valle Grande, located at 3,333 meters above sea level – either on foot or on horseback. It was declared by UNESCO, a World Heritage Site, in the Transnational Cultural Itinerary category. Along the Tawantinsuyu, known since the 16th century as Qhapaq Ñan (Great Road), this system of roads favored the interaction of social, economic, cultural, technological, political and ideological values. Its magnitude, the remarkable engineering applied […]
Santa Ana, Valle Grande, Jujuy.
It is a walk of about 12 km round trip from Caspalá to the Cascadas del Silencio. The same local horseshoe path that leads to Humahuaca is used that continues along the side of the Cienaga river where you can see beautiful landscapes. Upon reaching the site of La Loza the paths open. On the one hand, the path continues along the Inca Trail through cobbled paths and stairs with attractive queñuas groves, in the direction of the Hornocal summit. On the other, the path goes to the waterfalls, which is the one taken on this excursion. In the beautiful waterfalls a basket lunch is planned. About the Circuit: Difficulty level: medium. Minimum Altitude: 3070 m. Maximum Altitude: 3670 Rates: Check the latest rate update. Bookings: This service must be booked in advance. They can do this by communicating by whatsapp with the hosts of the community. Payment Methods: In the community there is no good internet signal, nor ATMs. The only form of payment enabled for the moment will be in cash a few minutes before taking the service.
It is a beautiful walk along the river bank until you reach the El Tornito waterfall that will allow you to enjoy beautiful landscapes. It can be done as a walk or horseback ride for just over 3 km round trip leaving from the town of Valle Colorado. The local Mill is visited, since in the past the milling of grain represented a resource of deep cultural and socioeconomic significance. You follow a path that passes next to the Valle Colorado River, accompanied by the sound of the crystal clear water that descends and reaches the El Tornito waterfall. Here you can enjoy a local herbal tea with a good homemade omelette. Later, a path that passes very close to the hanging bridges built with iron and wood is resumed. Then you go up to a site with a very nice panoramic view of the town. Visit to the Old Corn Mill: The main path begins in Belgrano street at the height of the Local Chapel as a point of reference, you visit the local Mill, which was formerly used to grind corn in the area, it worked thanks to a slope that helped the engine to work through of […]
It is a walk of just over 2 kilometers through the vicinity of Caspalá to enjoy natural waterfalls on the Grande River and an archaeological site from where you can see a beautiful view of the town and its surroundings. The tour begins with a visit to the Santa Rosa de Lima church, and then descends through the riverbed of the Chico or Pozuelos river to the Grande de Caspalá river where there are beautiful waterfalls with crystalline waters. From here you go up to the Ancient archaeological site, which keeps vestiges of a pre-Hispanic culture. From this point you have a panoramic view of the town of Caspalá. The return is made by the bridle path, and the circuit ends with a visit to the embroidery craftswomen in rebozos. About the circuit: Duration: 5 hours (round trip) Kilometers: 3 km. Modality: Trekking. Difficulty: Medium. Season: All year round. Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, a hat, comfortable clothes for walking, trekking shoes, poles, binoculars, and a camera. Includes: Cowboy guide. First aid kit. Rate: Check the latest rate update. Bookings: This service must be booked in advance. They can do this by communicating by whatsapp with the hosts of the community. Payment […]
This interpretation center was inaugurated in 2018, it is a graphic and sensory representation of the CULTURAL HERITAGE, declared in 2014 by UNESCO, which crosses the town of Valle Colorado, this recognition seeks to convey the importance of history and culture from pre-Hispanic times (Inca and Pre-Inca) QHAPAQ ÑAN means Inca Trail in Quechua, the American language of the Andean region prior to the Spanish conquest. The Valle Colorado community is characterized by keeping this Inca heritage alive, it can be seen reflected in its crafts, especially its embroidery so characteristic of the area, its crops and lifestyles.
The circuit to the old mine is a route that can be done as a walk or horseback ride of approximately 5 km round trip. It starts from the Plaza de Santa Ana by the RP 73 and it is diverted by a mule track to the mine camp and the main sinkhole less than 2 km away. The old constructions of the miners, the places where the mineral was ground and the tunnels are visited. The main sinkhole has a depth of 50 m. This mine began operations in 1947 and extracted silver, zinc, lead and copper. The ground minerals were loaded onto donkeys and lowered into the Narrow. There they were washed to later take them to Humahuaca where they were loaded onto the train. About the Circuit: Duration: 5 hours. Kilometers: 13 km (round trip) Difficulty: Medium Season: all year round, although in summer you cannot enter the sinkhole. Modality: Trekking. Recommendations: Do the activity in the morning in sunlight, binocular, camera, wear comfortable clothes, trekking shoes, sunscreen, hat, water and fruits. Included services: Baqueano Guide Refreshments Canes Binoculars First aid kit. Rate: Check the latest rate update. Reservations: This service must be reserved in advance. They […]
The tourism entrepreneurs of the Cianzo community want to share the richness of its history, the majesty of its landscapes and the wisdom of their work with the land through a tour of the territories of their community in which they will be able to appreciate traces of pre-Hispanic times. , get acquainted with stories of the struggle for the independence of the United Provinces of the Río de la Plata and learn more about the current customs of the inhabitants of this beautiful agricultural oasis. Location: This circuit is located within the community of Cianzo, 50 km. from the city of Humahuaca, in a narrow and fertile valley, formed between the Hornocal and Aparzo mountains by the Cianzo River, a tributary of the Grande River. Detailed description of the circuit: Our starting point will be the community room. Through a local road full of trees that act as curtains for the stubble, we will go to the jet, a place named after the waterfall that forms when it rains. There, we can rest and appreciate pre-Hispanic cave paintings. We will resume the tour and ascend to the Pucará de Puerta de Zenta, where we will contemplate the ruins of […]
Cianzo, Humahuaca, Jujuy.
A nice walk of about 8 km (round trip) from Santa Ana to a neighboring hill of just over 3800 m to enjoy spectacular panoramic views. The circuit starts from the town of Santa Ana along the RP 73 to Abra del Valle (3441 m), from where the ascent begins along the path following the edge of the hill. As you ascend, you will have beautiful panoramic views of the Inca Trail and the landscapes of the region. After traveling about a kilometer you have views of Abra de Minas, old stone constructions along the way, and alder forests towards the southern valleys. During the journey you can get to know various medicinal herbs that are still used in the town of Santa Ana. Upon reaching Calvario (3804 m), you can appreciate the majesty of the landscape from the viewpoint to the south. From here you have spectacular views, especially of the towns of Pampichuela, Valle Grande, Calilegua, and San Francisco. About the Circuit: Duration: 5 hours. Kilomeros: 8 km (round trip) Difficulty: medium Season: all year Modality: Trekking. Recommendations: Perform after noon, bring a camera, comfortable clothing, trekking shoes, sunscreen, hat, binocular, water and fruits. Included services: Baqueano Guide, […]
In this circuit, beautiful slopes and natural pools found in the Santa Ana River are visited. The circuit is planned as a walk or horseback ride and has an extension of about 4 km round trip. You start from the town of Santa and head southwest until you find a natural slope over the river just over 1 km from the starting point. From here you go down the river in the middle of alleys dug by the river in the rock. Further on you will find beautiful waterfalls and natural fountains in the midst of whimsical formations made by the river in the rocky relief. About the Circuit: Duration: 4 hours. Kilomeros: 4 km (round trip) Difficulty: medium Season: March to December Modality: Trekking. Recommendations: Perform after noon, bring a camera, comfortable clothing, trekking shoes, sunscreen, hat, binocular, water and fruits. Included services: Baqueano Guide, Snacks or snack, Binocular, Canes, among others. Rate: Check the latest rate update. Bookings: This service must be booked in advance. They can do so by communicating by whatsapp with the artisans or hosts of the community. Payment Methods: In the community there is no good internet signal, nor ATMs. The only form of […]
This excursion is carried out in order to know stone traps that were used in ancient times to hunt the foxes that attacked livestock and domestic animals. It can be done as a walk or horseback ride of about 4 km round trip. It begins in Santa Ana and takes the RP73 to Piedra Grande. On the way you can see a beautiful landscape, wild animals and medicinal plants. The first fox trap is located 500 m from Piedra Grande. These incredible stone constructions and located in strategic points, were used in the past, with surprising techniques, precisely to hunt the foxes that decimated the livestock of the place. Another 500 m of walk is another trap and also remains of houses built with stones, vestiges full of history and symbolism. After knowing these unique attractions full of culture and mysteries, you return by a descending path, framed by beautiful landscapes, to the town of Santa Ana. About the Circuit: Duration: 4 hours. Kilometers: 6 km (round trip) Season: all year Modality: Trekking. Recommendations: Perform after noon, wear comfortable clothing, trekking shoes, binocular, camera, sunscreen, hat, water and fruits. Included services: Baqueano Guide Refreshment Canes Binocular Rate: Check the latest […]
It is a quiet walk through the beautiful “Valle Escondido” of Ocumazo, being able to start from your community room or from the house of the “Grandparents of Ocumazo” the walk will cross small family fields knowing their fruit and vegetable production, agricultural calendar, traditions and festivities in around it and the old and traditional hydraulic mill still in operation. The tour could only end with a tasting of the exquisite local production that ranges from jams, nuts, beers and artisan cider. About the Circuit: Duration: 2 hours approx. Location: 16 km from the town of Humahuaca Access: by RN 9 to Humahuaca and RP 73 to the Community of Ocumazo
Ocumazo, Humahuaca, Jujuy.
Valle Colorado, an Inca town, this community crosses part of the Andean Road System “Qhapaq Ñan” or Inca Trail, this road covers a total of more than 30,000 km of road with the Andes as the backbone, made up of 6 South American countries: Colombia, Ecuador , Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. In our country, in its different segments it reaches around 100 km, and covers the provinces of Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja, San Juan and Mendoza. The road, formerly called “Camino de Herradura”, this place is where the local community grazes their cattle, and where there are still cattle ranches of local families, it is also used by the residents of the town of Santa Ana and Valle Colorados joined by this route, in 2018 the junction of this road was enabled allowing the passage of vehicles, but with great caution as they can cause some landslides. About the Circuit: Duration: 4 hours. Kilometers: 16 km Difficulty: High Season: all year Modality: Trekking- Recommendations: Do the activity in the morning, wear comfortable clothes, trekking shoes, sunscreen, hat, water and fruits. Included services: Baqueano Guide Refreshments Canes Binoculars
The Quebrada de Cuchiyaco circuit takes us through beautiful landscapes typical of the Quebrada de Humahuaca through which we can see the formation eroded by what was a waterfall, site of condors nests, native flora and fauna. The old ravine was the place of pilgrimages of the Virgin of Cuchiyaco, the site gives us the opportunity to talk about the current coexistence of Catholic devotion together with ancestral traditions of worship of the Pachamama. The highest point of the tour will give us an excellent view of the territory and scope of the community, an excuse to talk about its history, customs and current local production, sharing a delicious lunch with local products. After starting the descent you can share a snack with native herbal tea. About the Circuit: Duration: 6 hours approx. Location: 5.7 km from the town of Humahuaca. Access: By RN 9 from the town of Humahuaca
San Roque, Humahuaca, Jujuy.
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