Things to do in Tilcara, Northern Argentina: The Best Tours

August 28, 2021 Weston Hennigan

Pre-Inca ruins and lively festivals are just some of the highlights that Tilcara has to offer. On the outskirts of the small Argentinian town, the Pucará de Tilcara draws archaeology buffs and tourists who are intrigued by ancient civilizations. The stone ruins of a warrior tribe, the Pucará de Tilcara offers insight into the daily triumphs and struggles of the people who flourished here over 10,000 years ago.
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1. 4-Day Trip to Salta by Air from Buenos Aires

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Fly from Buenos Aires for a 3-night Northwest adventure! Just 2 hours away by air, arrive to the city of Salta, an unique province capital known for its colonial architecture, that you will enjoy in a free tour at the same day. Visit Cafayate and Humahuaca, both cities in 2 days of tours, marveling at amazing landscapes and small villages, including one of the most famous hill: Seven Colors Hill in Humahuaca.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Round-trip flights from Buenos Aires to Salta, Transport by air-conditioned coach from Salta airport to hotels, 3 nights in a 3-star accommodation at Patios de Lerma, Altos de Balcarce or Hotel Marilian (Double room with breakfast), Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By alenag745

I Do not recommend this company I did a pre-planned day trip of Argentina. It was arranged they pick me up from nearby hotel. I msg to confirm and they changed the plans and I had to meet there which wasn’t Easy to find. I attempted many times to contact them via the phone numbers they provided and concierge also attempted, but they never responded. Then I only got half the tour. Try other more reliable and reputable companies.

2. 3-Day Quebrada de Humahuaca from Salta

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A wide ranging private, tailor-made tour of the best landscape and culture the far north of Argentina has to offer. We’ll explore the multi-colored Quebrada de Humahuaca, famous for its Seven Colored Hill and rich in history from Pre-Inca to colonial times. The intrepid among you may also want to brave the high altitude 14 Coloured Hill of Hornocal, at 4,440m above sea level. We will stroll around the historic town of Humahuaca, much more indigenous in feel than cosmopolitan Salta, and also visit Jujuy's capital city, San Salvador. Then we’ll cross the outer mountain range of the Andes into the Altiplano and the wide open plains of the Salinas Grandes salt flats, with their stunning view of the mountains.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch x 3 days, Two nights' accommodation in hotel, Tilcara

Exclusions: Gratuities, Dinner x 2

Reviewed By Gary S

Nick is a great guide and really has lots of local knowledge, highly recommended. This is a tough hike but well worth the effort with some great views.

3. Argentina from Salta, Northern region, to Mendoza , the central west region.

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It is a special and different tour because the maximum number of people who can travel is 4 , plus the driver/guide. You will see the best part of the central-north Andean region in a very customised trip

Inclusions: Private transportation, 8 nights of hotels mentioned on program in a double rooms breakfast included, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: meals and beverages, Entrances to Natural reserves and tours inside, Museums entrances

Reviewed By ivolgenn

Thanks a lot Federico for our unforgettable journey, unbelievable landscapes and friendly atmosphere! Good luck and new explorers of unknown world!

4. Northern Argentina Family Trip: Iguazu And Salta

Ezeiza International Airport, AU Tte. Gral. Pablo Riccheri Km 33,5, B1802 Ezeiza, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina MATER Turismo Sustentable
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This Northern Argentina tour will give you the opportunity to drive through the Argentinian routes, to discover spectacular places with your family and to share moments learning about native communities, making it an unforgettable vacation in Buenos Aires, Salta, Jujuy and Iguazu Falls (Argentinian and Brazilian side). Prices are per person in US dollars (contemplating 2 adults and 2 minors) in a quadruple room.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, 9 hotel nights in a quadruple room (2 adults and 2 children)., Guided tours and mentioned excursions, with English / Spanish speaking guide , Entrances to the National Parks., Transfers to the airport (private service when mentioned)., Meals when mentioned "included", 1 night in a rural community family house (full board), 2 nights in a Eco lodge in Andresito (full board), Rental car at Salta - 5 days.

Exclusions: Air transport (optional)., Excursions indicated as "optional"., Meals (except when mentioned) and additional personal expenses

Reviewed By mfsungoddess

My group of 14 people visited with the local family for a great dinner and empanada cooking session. everyone enjoyed the opportunity to try many of the local dishes and to even make one. the hosts were fantastic. as this was our first day in Argentina and it set the tone for the reminder of the trip.

5. Tolar Grande: the kingdom of the silence

Norte Trekking Expeditions, Gral. Martin Güemes 265, A4400 Salta, Argentina Norte Trekking Expeditions
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It is a trip where you will visit places that would otherwise take many more days to see. Only 4 people maximum in the vehicle, it is an exclusive trip to enjoy remote places combining them with the most important tourist sites.

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Reviewed By dominikm22

Federico Norte put together for us a 11 day self driving tour with a 4x4 through the Argentinian Northwest. He gave us detailed guidance on the itinerary, the best sights and the handling of the logistics. Everything worked out perfectly. We can highly recommend a tour with Notre Trekking.

6. From Quebrada de Humahuaca to Yungas Jungle by the Qhapac Ñan

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Different Landscapes and environments Quebrada de Humabhuaca coloured mountains, high mountains and Yungas jungle. Walking along the ancient path of Incas. Experiences with local communities. Walk through the jungle to visit the Termas del Jordán. You can bathe in this rugged thermal site. you can see typical clothes, embroidered with typical colors. Photographs in waterfalls and spectacular mountain roads. Youm visit a national park that preserves the Yungas Jungle. you travel by one of the longest mountain roads in Argentina.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch and some dinners that are not indicated in itinerary

7. Mountain biking around Tilcara

Belgrano 472, Y4624AFJ Tilcara, Jujuy, Argentina Jujuy en Bici
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Our meeting point will be just 1 block from the main square, before starting the experience we are going to have an introduction to cycling, a safety talk and an explanation about the circuit that we are going to ride. The first part we will cycle through town seeing some highlights, then we will get deeply into the rural area where we are going to have some stops to see multicolorhills, the history from the region, farms and the rural lifestyle. On the way we are going to cycle by gravel roads, paths, uphills and flowy downhills. The experience will end in town.

Inclusions: Bicycle, Helmet, Bottled water

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Reviewed By Carloncho14

An amazing experience. Super profesional guide, bikes are state of the art. We visited Alfarcito, the views are unique. An experience not to be missed if you visit Jujuy and you like outdoors sports.

8. Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca Gorge from Salta

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Fill your day with distinct landscapes, small towns, Incan culture, and regional foods as you explore the best of the Humahuaca Gorge region which was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. Highlights of this 13-hour trip include Seven Colors Hill, the town of Purmamarca, Incan archaeological sites, the elaborate Uquia Chapel and more. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, and transportation included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver, Guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By nrg2020

The tour was very good. The mountains and Salinas Grandes were amazing. The driving and explanations were very good. However, we encountered some issues with that company. On the booking, they requested that we confirm the tour, so we sent a message through TripAdvisor 3 days before the tour. As we didn't get any reply, the day before the tour, in the morning, we went to their office in Salta. There, we learned that the part of the tour to San Antonio de los Cobres was cancelled because of some problem with the road. They never sent us any previous notice about that. The agent finally agreed to compensate us by giving a discount on a second tour to Cafayate that we booked with them, which was also interesting. By the way, the price of the tour on TripAdvisor is about twice as the average price for that tour offered by many agencies in the center of Salta. Finally, we received a reply to our request through TripAdvisor in the late afternoon of that day. That reply didn't mention that the visit to San Antonio would be omitted and stressed that we should be ready by 7:00 AM the next morning to be picked up. That morning, the minivan came very late, at about 8:00 AM. So the whole tour was delayed and we returned after 9:00 PM. Considering what happened, I asked the company to give us a more precise pick-up time for the second tour on the next day, which they did. They gave us a 20 minutes interval and for the second tour the pick-up was exactly in the specified period.

9. Safari to the Mirador Del Hornocal

Quebrada de Humahuaca, Jujuy, Argentina Jujuy Adventure
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Declared Cultural and Natural Patrimony of Humanity, the Quebrada de Humahuaca is an arid zone of scenic and cultural beauty.

Inclusions: Certified Guide

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10. Humahuaca Gorge and Iruya 2 Days Journey from Salta

Salta, Salta Province, Argentina Tangol Salta
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Go on a two days journey all along the Humahuaca Gorge up to Iruya Village, a small settlement dating back from the seventieth century, which seems to be carved into the mountain. You will visit the villages of Purmamarca, Tilcara, Uquía and Humahuaca to get to know the culture and traditions of it's inhabitants, and observe magnificent landscapes as well

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Salta, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Accommodation in Iruya

Reviewed By Rodolfo C

It is all very nice but the best is Pumamarca. Spare a couple of days to stay there and explore and enjoy that amaizing place. El Tren de la Nubes was a deception. Very good organization but they don’t have a policy to return the money to somebody who gave a 3 days in advance cancelation. You will not enter the clouds, it’s just a name and crossing a 150 feet bridge is ........

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