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Full-day excursion: Humahuaca, Tilcara, and Hornocal
The tour begins with a drive to visit the 14-Color Mountains (Serranía de Hornocal).
You’ll then continue on toward the town of Tilcara, where you’ll visit the Pucará (ancient ruins), the Archaeological Museum, and Huacalera. You’ll then cross the Southern Tropic of Capricorn, from where you can see the colors of La Pollera de la Coya hill and take some really great photos thanks to the natural light. You’ll visit Uquía and its church, which houses the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (an important relic of the Cuzco School in this region).
You’re scheduled to arrive in Humahuaca around noon. This town features a significant church and the Independence Monument (of the Indigenous peoples) by sculptor Soto Avendaño. After lunch, you’ll view the Paleta del Pintor (Painter’s Palette) from the road, which frames the town of Maimara. You’ll then return to Purmamarca.