What to do in Santa Ana

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 […]

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, […]

Country life and crafts are our strength, our FLOR DE ALTEA group is made up of several artisans, among them: Petrona Luere, Elsa Calapeña, María Mamani, Micaela Canavide, Dalinda Zapana, Florinda Lurere, Maria Choque, Teofila Flores, Norma Nieva, Fabiola Calisaya, Silveria Choque, Geronima Figueroa, Sarai Figueroa. When we go out to the fields to work or to walk through the town we look at the flowers, especially during the summer, where the hills are filled with wild flowers and in the squares and gardens they bloom with their beautiful colors. Upon returning to our homes, we capture them between sheets of paper and then copy them into a notebook. Thus arises a design process of great delicacy. That drawing is then passed through fabric and the magic of embroidery begins. Each piece is unique, the designs are kept secret until the town’s patronal feast, where we show them off to the entire community. The artisan experience consists of providing a tourist experience together with our group of artisans, where the techniques of embroidery and dyeing with natural dyes will be shown, the people who visit us will be able to have a small embroidery workshop, revaluing the old techniques that […]

Artisan workshop – artisan experience. Group of hostesses: It is made up of a group of 4 local hostesses, who sell circuits that involve the attractions of greatest interest to the community. Hostess Group Tel 3884627542 Cruz, Vilma Mariela Tel 3885213135 Luere, Teresa Margarita Tel 3884613235 Arias, Nilda Marisel Tel 3885188643 Fernandez, Claudia Esther Tel 3884758852 Where to sleep? Accommodation Las Rosas- Petrona Luere Tel 3884680394 Petrona Luere, several years ago began to work with rural community tourism, preparing her home for it. It has 3 rooms around the dining room, among which we can find 2 rooms with 2 single beds each, the other room has 1 double bed. The property has 1 shared bathroom for passengers and 1 dining room where breakfast can be served. Upstairs everything was adapted to be the family home. Accommodation- María Mamaní, Tel 3884610662 Doña María’s accommodation is located at the entrance of Santa Ana, it has quadruple rooms with private bathroom. Accommodation El Portal de las Yungas. Gabriela Apaza. Tel 3887400345 Doña Gabriela’s business is one of the businesses that have been operating in Santa Ana for some time. It has 4 rooms with shared bathroom immersed in a beautiful garden. The […]