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 and 45 minutes, providing views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Upon arrival in Yavi, we'll take a guided tour. You'll visit the Chapel of San Francisco, see the Casa Marqués del Valle de Tojo, the water mill, and more, while learning facts about these sites.

Next, we'll climb the Cerro de los Ocho Hermanos hill, where you'll learn about its legend. From the top, enjoy a view of the red Laguna Colorada. Remember to bring your camera.

During the mountain exploration, you can spot several petroglyphs depicting ancient daily life. After this, you'll have 1 hour of free time in Yavi for lunch before continuing the day trip.

After lunch, we'll proceed to La Quiaca to visit the International Bridge of Villazon, an important border crossing between Argentina and Bolivia.

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