Tilcara Purmamarca Humahuaca Tour: 7 Colors Hill Ruins

Three towns, one ravine: the colored mountains, pre-Columbian fortress and colonial church in a single day

This full-day tour covers the main sites of the Humahuaca Ravine (Purmamarca with its 7 Colors Hill, the Pucará de Tilcara fortress ruins, and the Uquía church) across the three towns that anchor the region. A local guide leads the route in English or Spanish, with hotel pickup and drop-off included at selected hotels. The tour runs 12 hours and covers the landscape the UNESCO World Heritage designation protects.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Pucará de Tilcara40m · entry included
2. Purmamarca40m
3. Humahuaca Ravinepassing by

Tour Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara

• Visit Pucará de Tilcara ruins
• Explore Purmamarca and 7 Colors Hill
• See unique church of Uquía
• Tour Humahuaca World Heritage Site

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and moves through the Humahuaca Ravine, the sharp, colorful mountain landscape that earned World Heritage status. Purmamarca's 7 Colors Hill is the first major stop: the striped rock formation that defines the town. From there, the route continues to Tilcara, where you walk the Pucará de Tilcara, a pre-Columbian fortress built on a hilltop above the town, and visit the unique church of Uquía, a colonial structure that stands apart from the standard mission architecture of the region.

The guide handles the route and the context at each stop, speaking English or Spanish depending on the group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if your accommodation is on the operator's selected list. Confirm your hotel's eligibility when you book. The full day is 12 hours, so plan accordingly if you have other activities or a flight to catch.

What’s included

• Local guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.
• access to the Pucará de Tilcara ruins and the Uquía church.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 27

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by NORDIC TRAVEL EVT

Is this one for you?At 12 hours, this tour fills most of a day and leaves little room for other activities in the region. Book it if you're based in or passing through Tilcara and want to see all three main towns in one outing, or if you're arriving with a single afternoon and evening free and need a guide to move efficiently between sites.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is the 7 Colors Hill in Purmamarca?

Purmamarca's 7 Colors Hill is a striped rock formation that dominates the town's landscape, with bands of different mineral-rich colors running across the mountainside. It's the visual centerpiece of the town and the main reason most visitors stop there.

Can I visit the Pucará de Tilcara ruins on my own, or does the tour include entry?

The tour includes a visit to the Pucará de Tilcara fortress ruins as part of the full-day itinerary. The guide takes you through the site. Entry is part of the tour package.

Is the Humahuaca Ravine a separate stop, or do we drive through it?

The Humahuaca Ravine is the geographic region that connects all three towns on this tour. You travel through it and stop at key points (Purmamarca, Tilcara, and the Uquía church) rather than visiting a single "ravine" attraction. The landscape itself is what the UNESCO World Heritage designation protects.

Does the tour include meals or drinks?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour price. You'll have time at the stops to eat, but you'll need to arrange and pay for meals separately.

What's the difference between this tour and visiting these towns on my own?

A local guide provides the history and context at each site, handles the driving and route planning, and coordinates the timing so all three towns fit into one day. Hotel pickup and drop-off save you the logistics of arranging transport yourself.