Quebrada de Humahuaca

Natural wonders of Quebrada de Humahuaca

Natural Wonders of Jujuy

The Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northwest Argentina, follows the Rio Grande valley through dramatic geological strata. This list highlights the region's diverse minerals, including the Serranía de Hornocal's fourteen-colored slopes and the iconic Cerro de los Siete Colores. Beyond the multi-hued mountains, the area features the deep Garganta del Diablo canyon, high-altitude lagoons, and red sandstone formations like the Quebrada de las Señoritas, reflecting millions of years of tectonic activity and erosion.

Natural Wonders of Jujuy — Map

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Mirador Serranía de Hornocal

High-altitude viewpoint at 4,350 meters overlooking the Serranía de Hornocal, a limestone formation known as the 'Mountain of 14 Colors' due to its distinct triangular geological strata.

B

Mirador los Colorados

Overlooks the Paseo de los Colorados, a 3-kilometer loop trail behind Purmamarca featuring intense red sedimentary rock formations and weathered sandstone cliffs.

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Quebrada de Humahuaca

The Quebrada de Humahuaca is a narrow mountain valley located in the province of Jujuy in northwest Argentina, 1,649 km north of Buenos…

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D

Garganta del Diablo

A deep, narrow canyon located several kilometers from Tilcara, featuring a waterfall and towering rock walls formed by the Huasamayo River.

E

Quebrada De Las Señoritas

A geological site near Uquía characterized by deep red canyons, narrow passages, and natural rock spires formed from ancient sedimentary layers.

F

Cerro El Porito ($10)

A small hill within Purmamarca providing a panoramic vantage point of the town and the adjacent Cerro de los Siete Colores.

G

Viewpoint seven colour mountain

Elevated vantage point providing clear views of the Cerro de los Siete Colores, a mountain composed of seven different mineral types dating back to the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras.

H

Small waterfall

Small natural waterfall located within the Garganta del Diablo canyon near Tilcara.

I

Laguna de los Patos

High-altitude lagoon located in the arid highlands, serving as a water source for local wildlife and migratory birds.

J

Mirador de la Pucará

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Pucará de Tilcara, a pre-Inca fortification built by the Omaguaca people on a strategic hill in the Rio Grande valley.

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