What to See at Pucará de Tilcara
Recommended route inside the site, the best viewpoints to photograph the Quebrada, and the unmissable villages near Tilcara.
Route inside the site
Enter at the box office and climb the terraces: main square, restored church, the Monumento al Indio, the camelid corrals and the necropolis. The main trail is about 600 m and takes 1 to 1.5 h at an easy pace.
Viewpoints & photos
From the upper part there are wide views of the Quebrada and the Río Grande. Morning and late-afternoon light are best for photographing the coloured hills.
Surroundings
From Tilcara you can visit Purmamarca (Hornocal range and the 7 Colours Hill), Humahuaca, Maimará and the Garganta de la Flecha, all within the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Frequently asked questions
Between 1 and 1.5 h, walking the terraces and viewpoint at an easy pace.
The Monumento al Indio, the necropolis and the view of the Quebrada from the upper part.
In the upper part of the site, early morning or at sunset, when the light brings out the hills.
Purmamarca (7 Colours), Humahuaca, Maimará and the Garganta de la Flecha, in the same Quebrada.
Early morning or sunset: less harsh sun and better light for photos.