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, we will discuss the Calchaquí Wars of the mid-16th century, where Spaniards fought against several Indigenous peoples, including the Humauacas led by Viltipoco. Following the fall of the Inca empire, this commander managed to withstand in Purmamarca's colourful mountains for 60 years.

As we learn about Viltipoco's story, we'll walk along a dry riverbed while admiring the scenery of Purmamarca, an area shaped by extraordinary geological processes over four million years.

The route will continue through a narrow valley, serving as a point to understand Andean cosmovision. We will observe the endemic fauna and flora of this area, discussing the various plant species and their traditional uses as food and natural medicine since the time of Viltipoco.

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