Pucará de Aconquija Hiking Tour

On this trekking route along the Pucará de Aconquija, you'll discover the impressive archeological sites of the Argentinian Camino del Inca and take in the spectacular 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 for a day trip to the Aconquija National Park. The journey will pass through vast sugar cane, lemon, and blueberry plantations, typical of the region.

As we pass through Aconquija National Park, we'll admire lush vegetation of the Yungas Forest. Our first stop will be at the Samay Cochuna camping site, followed by a visit to the La Banderita lookout, where you can enjoy views of the forest and peaks of the Nevados del Aconquija. This is an opportunity for stunning photographs.

After 3.5 hours from pickup, we'll arrive at the Valle de Las Estancias, where we will take 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, to explore its kallankas, kolcas, walls, and defensive towers. A lunch break outdoors will include a sandwich and a piece of fruit.

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