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.

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.

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.

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…

Garganta del Diablo

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

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.

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.

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.

Small waterfall

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

Laguna de los Patos

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

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.