Jujuy · Hiking

Cuevas De Wayra

An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Jujuy, Argentina.

1.1 mi
round trip
952 ft
climb
9,122 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cuevas De Wayra is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.1 miles round trip) in Jujuy, Argentina, inside Quebrada de Humahuaca. It runs between about 8,170 ft and 9,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 950 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Tilcara, about 0.6 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cerro de la Cruz. Cascada pequeña and Cascada Quebrada del Alfarcito are within about 3 miles. For camping, El Jardín and Camping Mendoza Cruz are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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