Tilcara

Purmamarca is a small gem nestled at the foot of the legendary Hill of Seven Colors, at 2,192 meters altitude and just 65 km from San Salvador de Jujuy. This town of dirt streets and adobe houses preserves its colonial and pre-Hispanic essence like few places in Argentina. Its central plaza, surrounded by a permanent artisan market, is the starting point for the Paseo de los Colorados (a 3 km circuit around multicolored rock formations), visiting the Santa Rosa de Lima church (17th century), and watching the sunset over the hill. Purmamarca is also the gateway to the Salinas Grandes via the spectacular Cuesta de Lipán, ascending to 4,170 meters.

Humahuaca is the town that gives the Quebrada its name and marks its northern end, at 2,939 meters altitude. Its historic center, declared a World Heritage Site, features cobblestone streets, the Cathedral Church, and the iconic Monument to Independence Heroes carved into the hillside. From here you can reach Cerro Hornocal (14 Colors Mountain Range), one of Argentina's most spectacular landscapes, at 4,350 meters. Humahuaca is less touristy than Purmamarca or Tilcara, giving it a special authenticity.

Maimará is a small town at 2,383 meters famous for the Painter's Palette, a hillside of multicolored strata resembling a natural work of art. Less visited than its neighbors, Maimará offers a more authentic and peaceful experience. Its hillside cemetery, with colorful flowers, is one of the most photographed in Argentina. Located between Purmamarca and Tilcara, it makes a perfect stop on the Quebrada route.