Viltipoco Trails Hike

Tread the same trails that Viltipoco, a historic leader of the Humahuaca Indigenous people, once walked on our hike. You'll also discover the legacy of this iconic 16th-century figure.

Viltipoco Trails Hike

At 9 am, we'll set off from the Church of Purmamarca towards the paths that the Indigenous leader Viltipoco once travelled. During the hike, discussions will focus on the Calchaquí Wars, occurring in the 16th century, where Spaniards fought against several indigenous peoples, including the Humauacas, led by Viltipoco. Following the fall of the Inca empire, he managed to resist in Purmamarca's colourful mountains for 60 years.

While learning about Viltipoco's story, we will walk along a dry riverbed and admire the scenery of Purmamarca, a region noted for its geological processes that took place over four million years ago.

The route will continue into a narrow valley, providing a foundation to explore Andean cosmovision. Participants will observe local fauna and flora, learn to distinguish various plant species, and discuss their uses as food and natural medicine since the time of Viltipoco.

Between 1 and 2 pm, we will return to the starting point in Purmamarca.