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, offering views of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Upon arrival in Yavi, we will commence a guided tour. Highlights will include the Chapel of San Francisco, the façade of the Casa Marqués del Valle de Tojo, and the water mill, along with informative commentary on each site.

Next, we'll ascend the Cerro de los Ocho Hermanos hill to learn the legend associated with this location. From the summit, we will enjoy views of the red Laguna Colorada. Please remember to bring your camera.

While exploring, we will also observe numerous petroglyphs that reflect daily life from thousands of years ago. After the climb, you will have 1 hour of free time in Yavi for lunch before continuing the tour.

After regrouping, we will proceed to the city of La Quiaca and visit the International Bridge of Villazon, an important border crossing between Argentina and Bolivia.

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