>> Humahuaca (2939 m.sn.m.)

Humahuaca is a town that takes its name form an Indian tribe, and from the valley around it. Its narrow stone streets are worth walking, and its low clay houses have preserved their historical aspect. The eye-catching town is located among the last towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, and it is an important center together with the Circuit of the towns of the Puna.

It is a town usually filled with tourists from San Salvador de Jujuy or Salta, who visit it for the day and go back to those destinations. Apart from going to other towns near the Circuit of the Quebrada and the Puna, you can visit the archeological ruins of Coctaca, which are only 9 km. away. Also, you can visit the town of Iruya, with picturesque houses, narrow stone streets, steep slopes and no sidewalks, which is only 76km. away from here.

The Carnival of Humahuaca, in which the population takes part enthusiastically, is one of the most famous of the country and local and foreign visitors come to see it. It lasts for eight days, and there are masks, disguises, colorful outfits, and rituals. In Humahuaca there are several museums that shoe crafts, folklore, paintings, and sculptures.