Pucará de Aconquija Hiking Tour

On this trekking route along the Pucará de Aconquija, you'll discover the archeological sites of the Argentinian Camino del Inca and take in the sights of the Nevados del Aconquija.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in San Miguel de Tucumán to begin our day trip to the Aconquija National Park. We'll pass sugar cane, lemon, and blueberry plantations along the way.

In the Aconquija National Park, we'll admire the Yungas Forest. Our first stop will be at the Samay Cochuna camping site, followed by a visit to the La Banderita lookout for views of the forest and the Nevados del Aconquija.

After 3 and a half hours, we'll arrive at the Valle de Las Estancias for a short break before starting our trek along the Camino del Inca Argentino.

After 40 minutes of hiking, we'll reach the Inca site of Pucará del Aconquija, where we'll explore the kallankas, kolcas, walls, and defensive towers. Lunch will be served outdoors, including a sandwich and a piece of fruit.

After completing our 2-kilometer journey to a maximum altitude of 7217 feet (2200 m), we'll return to San Miguel de Tucumán, dropping you off at your hotel about 12 hours after pickup.