HUMAHUACA CARNIVAL

We’ll pick you up at the Jujuy airport or directly from your hotel and head north to Tilcara, our base for the workshop. Upon arrival, we’ll gather for a welcome meeting, introductions, and a review of the workshop goals.

In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a relaxed photo walk through town, capturing adobe houses, lively markets, and the dramatic mountain landscapes at sunset.

In the evening, we’ll share a group dinner with delicious local cuisine, followed by a briefing on the upcoming carnival events.

Overnight stay in Tilcara.

In the morning we’ll head to Uquía to witness and photograph the Desentierro del Diablo, the ritual that marks the official opening of the carnival. This is a unique opportunity to capture movement, vibrant colors, and the energy of the masks and costumes.

In the afternoon, we’ll continue with the street celebrations, photographing comparsas and creating candid portraits of the participants as the festivities unfold.

Overnight in Tilcara.

We’ll spend the full day in Humahuaca, immersed in the heart of the celebrations. In the morning, our focus will be on the parades, capturing the energy of musicians, dancers, and the lively crowds gathered in the main square.

During the afternoon, we’ll shift toward a more documentary approach, working on visual storytelling through sequences that convey the atmosphere and rhythm of the carnival.

Overnight in Tilcara.

We’ll visit a small village near Humahuaca, where the carnival takes on a more intimate, community-based character.

Here, we’ll have the chance to capture portraits, photograph traditional costumes, and share authentic moments with local families as they celebrate together.

Overnight in Tilcara.

On our final day we’ll experience the Martes de Chaya in Tilcara, the traditional closing of the carnival. Families and comparsas gather to honor Pachamama (Mother Earth) with rituals of gratitude, music, and dance.

This is a unique opportunity to capture the intimate side of the celebration: offerings, colorful costumes now dusted with flour, and the deep connection between people and their land.

Throughout the day, we’ll work on building a photographic narrative that reflects both the festive and spiritual atmosphere of this farewell to carnival.

In the evening, we’ll share a closing dinner in Tilcara, reviewing our work and celebrating the images created during the week.

Overnight in Tilcara.

After breakfast, we will say goodbye and catch our flight from Jujuy airport.

See you on our next adventure!