Horseback-riding

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It is a walk or ride of 8km round trip from Caspalá to the archaeological ruins of Pueblo Viejo where you can see vestiges of a pre-Hispanic civilization. The experience may include the ruins of the Hornitos River. In that case, a further 2 km round trip would be added. So the duration can be from 6 to 8 hours. At noon a basket lunch is planned. During the journey you can see very interesting geological formations such as the government house, cave stone, the tower of the Condors, natural waterfalls, and also Queñuas (native trees that reach higher altitudes). In the archaeological site you can see rectangular constructions, grinding stones, animal traps made of stone, and ceramic remains among others. Later on, you will also be able to see an old oratory, underground stone houses and mud walls. If you continue to the site of the Hornitos River, you will be able to see housing constructions made with stones, stubble and other ancient constructions. Finally, we visit the Cueva del Telar, where in past times they made picote fabrics, blankets, poncho, skirts, overflowing, scarves, mountain passes, coolies, gloves, sweaters among other garments. About the circuit: Duration: 6 hours (round […]