"Humahaca : my favourite Quechua town and region" Humahuaca by ptitetoile

Humahuaca Travel Guide: 41 reviews and 134 photos

Humahuaca (3000 m.) is a very picturesque and traditional town from the XVI century, located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, in the North of Salta, in the Northwest of Argentina. Until the XIX century it was one of the main commercial centres of the Alto Perú, the largest settlement between Jujuy and the Bolivian border.
Its narrow cobbled streets and low houses made of adobe that still keep their ancient shape give to the village a really charming atmosphere...

Indian atmosphere

Quechua woman

I felt there in another time...in fact, it is like it has always been...an indian town with all its characteristics...The empty paved streets (cars are also very rare) give a wonderful perspective...and the Quechua population in traditionnal clothes makes it even more authentic.

Quebrada de Humahuaca

Road from Tilcara to Humahuaca

Humahuaca (that takes its name from an ancien tribe) is also the name of the region and the canyon (Quebrada) that was created by the river Rio Grande.
The Quebrada is a protected heritage of the humanity for its civilization and villages but also for its colorful mountains (The valley of the painter). From Jujuy to Humahuaca, the road n°9 crosses incredibly nice landscapes and mountains...
I recommand the ride!!!!! The greatest places of the Quebrada de Humahuaca are Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquia, Maimará and Humahuaca itself!

Last visit to Humahuaca: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Jan 28, 2005
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Reviews (16)

Visiting the church of Uquia Off The Beaten Path (4)

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Being on the Capricorn tropic Off The Beaten Path (4)

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Romantic Argentinian guys Local Customs (1)

The Argentinians are really romantic and endlessly in love...everywhere, you can see couples, especially young people... more travel advice

Hear a poem said by a little boy - Humahuaca

Hear a poem said by a little boy Off The Beaten Path (4)

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Comments (8)

Luchonda Oct 13, 2006 at 3:42 AM Report Abuse

I love this indian village aswell Greetz from Gent
DPando May 1, 2006 at 1:56 PM Report Abuse

such a wonderful tips and pics and i can feel the breath of humahuaca air !!!! i love it ..next september i will follow your accomodation suggestion !
Hermanater Mar 23, 2006 at 11:18 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday....great pages, Love your photos....
Jim_Eliason Jul 15, 2005 at 9:53 AM Report Abuse

great page!
Orkaena Jul 6, 2005 at 6:57 PM Report Abuse

You're moving my soul sediments, my father was a mestizo, between a quechua woman and a spaniard, guau! it's strong for me
Maillekeul Apr 22, 2005 at 3:40 AM Report Abuse

C'etait bien hein ?! Un de nos moments les plus sympathiques, a se balader dans la Quebrada...
Muya Mar 3, 2005 at 2:27 PM Report Abuse

"Climbing the white mountain...AND FURTHER"... typically Sarah :-)))))) Great page, miss !
Bigjones Feb 24, 2005 at 1:59 AM Report Abuse

Typique typique !!!