Region in Jujuy, Argentina
Getting around Quebrada de Humahuaca
How to get around Quebrada de Humahuaca
Buses run along Ruta 9 between Jujuy, Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca, with hop-on tours. A rental car helps for side valleys and Salinas Grandes.
Ways to get around Quebrada de Humahuaca
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Intercity bus (Jujuy–Humahuaca) | About 3,000–7,000 ARS per leg | Frequent shared buses and minibuses; check the last return |
| Remis or private driver | Roughly 15,000–45,000 ARS per hop | Useful for Hornocal and Salinas Grandes; agree price |
| Rental car | From about 70,000 ARS a day | Best for flexible stops; fuel stations are few |
Taxis in Quebrada de Humahuaca
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride-hailing; use buses, remises or tours. Arrange return trips from remote viewpoints before you go.
Arriving in Quebrada de Humahuaca
Gobernador Horacio Guzmán (Jujuy) (JUJ)
Taxi to San Salvador de Jujuy 8,000–12,000 ARS; buses to Tilcara 1.5–2 h. Many arrive via Salta (SLA), 3–4 h by road.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Visitors can drive with a home licence plus an IDP; licences from Mercosur countries are valid alone.
- Onward travel in Argentina: Long-distance buses with reclining semi-cama and cama seats cover the country; flights save days to Patagonia, Iguazú and the north. Long-distance trains are few and slow.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Quebrada de Humahuaca?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride-hailing; use buses, remises or tours. Arrange return trips from remote viewpoints before you go.
What's the best way to get around Quebrada de Humahuaca?
Buses run along Ruta 9 between Jujuy, Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca, with hop-on tours. A rental car helps for side valleys and Salinas Grandes.
How do I get from the airport to Quebrada de Humahuaca?
Taxi to San Salvador de Jujuy 8,000–12,000 ARS; buses to Tilcara 1.5–2 h. Many arrive via Salta (SLA), 3–4 h by road.
Is Quebrada de Humahuaca walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Plataforma 10 (long-distance buses)
- Trenes Argentinos
- Jujuy Tourism
- UNESCO World Heritage: Quebrada de Humahuaca
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