La Quiaca & Yavi Day Trip

Cross the Quebrada de Humahuaca Gorge and head to the border between Argentina and Bolivia on our day trip to La Quiaca and Yavi. You'll visit two historic towns as well as the famous Laguna Colorada.

La Quiaca & Yavi Day Trip

Between 8:30 and 9 am, we'll meet you at your hotel in Tilcara and drive north to the village of Yavi. The drive will take 2 hours 45 minutes, with views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

In Yavi, we'll take a guided tour visiting the Chapel of San Francisco, the façade of the Casa Marqués del Valle de Tojo, and the water mill, among other sites. You will also learn about the history of these locations.

Next, we'll climb the Cerro de los Ocho Hermanos hill and discuss the origin of its name. At the summit, we'll enjoy a view of the red Laguna Colorada. Remember to bring your camera.

As we explore the mountain, we will spot petroglyphs depicting everyday life from thousands of years ago. After this, you'll have 1 hour of free time in Yavi to have lunch before we continue.

After lunch, we'll head to the city of La Quiaca and visit the International Bridge of Villazon, a historic border crossing between Argentina and Bolivia.

We will then return you to your hotel in Tilcara, dropping you off between 5:30 and 6 pm.