Humahuaca

"This is a small town that can be seen in one day. Most roads are dirt, except for the main road that connects to the other towns. There are quite a few restaurants and cafes for how small it is, as well as a number of guest houses and places to stay. It’s easy to catch transportation from here to see the Serrania del Hornocal. You can find the same shopping items here as in most of the towns in the region, though the prices here seem to be the lowest. WHERE I STAYED: Hostal La Soñada hostallasoniada@yahoo.com.ar 0388 742 1228 Price: 3000 pesos/night (private room w/ bathroom) RATING: 5/5 – Comfortable, clean, good shower, breakfast included, decent wifi TRANSPORTATION: Humahuaca to Iruya: The bus terminal in Humahuaca is right on the main road in the center of town. Super easy to find and obvious. The drive is very windy and bumpy so prepare yourself if you get carsick easily. Choose a seat in the front of the bus. There are a few stops along the way where people are selling tortilla rellena. The last 1.5 hours of the ride are along incredibly windy dirt roads that have you imagining your death. The schedule every day: 8:20, 10:30, 16:00 PRICE: 650 pesos TIME: 3 hours Humahuaca to Serrania del Hornocal: This is very easy. There are men holding signs around the bus terminal in Humahuaca saying “Hornocal.” There are generally 4 leaving times, across all companies: 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm, 5pm. The ride is in a 4×4, which fits 5 people. They will wait until the car is full before leaving. My guide/driver was fantastic. His name is Ariel (+54 0388 461 5833). PRICE: 1500 pesos ($7.50 usd) TIME: 2.5 hours round trip Humahuaca to Uquia, Huacalera, Tilcara, Maimara, Purmamarca, Tumbaya, Jujuy: The bus company Evelia (which is a local bus company) goes to Uquia, which is just down the road. The M-F schedule is: 4:50, 5:00, 5:40, 6:15, 9:00, 9:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:10, 17:30, 19:30, 20:15, 22:30 The weekend schedule is: 7:15, 9:00, 9:30, 12:30, 15:10, 17:30, 19:30, 20:15, 22:30 PRICE: 70 pesos to Uquia, 350 pesos to Purmamarca TIME: 15 minutes to Uquia, 75 minutes to Purmamarca"

" Humahuaca is a historic town located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northwest Argentina. The town is known for its colonial architecture, vibrant local markets, and its role as a cultural hub in the region. Humahuaca is also a gateway to the striking landscapes of the Quebrada, featuring colorful mountain ranges and traditional Andean villages."