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Serranía de Hornocal afternoon from Humahuaca

A high dirt road to a viewpoint facing the zigzag colours of the Hornocal range.

A hiker watching low cloud fill the valley among cardón cacti near Humahuaca
Photo: Manuela Abuela · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Zigzag bands of pink, ochre and green rock at the Serranía de Hornocal
    Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • A footpath across high grassland towards the Serranía de Hornocal
    Photo: Mx. Granger · CC0

About this experience

Drive east from Humahuaca on a winding dirt road to the Hornocal viewpoint, above 4,000 metres.

Afternoon light brings out the colours of the range. Dress warmly and move slowly at altitude.

Highlights

  • The Hornocal viewpoint
  • Afternoon light on the range
  • A high-altitude drive off the main road

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