North of Argentina in Salta & Jujuy

Highlights

  • See the most attractive sites in Salta city: Basilica Cathedral, Cultural Center of the Americas, Historical Museum of the North and more
  • Visit the summer village San Lorenzo and explore the handicraft market where handicrafts are exhibited with certification of origin
  • Discover the tobacco cultivation fields and towns with colonial architecture.
  • Visit the Church of Uquía, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels are located.

Overview

Tour forthe most surprising and traditional places in northwestern Argentina.

Starting in the Lerma Valley, where the cities of Salta and Cafayate are located; continuing then through the puna; region as diverse as the only one in the whole planet, visiting then Quebrada de Humahuaca, place of meeting and union between different cultures and environments and ending our journey in the place of beginning; The city of Salta.

  • Day 1 - Salta Airport - Salta

    We arrive al Salta Airport and then transfer to our hotel.

    In the afternoon we will do a city tour Tour where we will able to see the most attractive sites in the city: Basilica Cathedral, Cultural Center of the Americas, Historical Museum of the North (Cabildo), Minor Basilica of San Francisco, San Bernardo Convent, Monument to Güemes, Cerro San Bernardo ascent and its panoramic view of the city, visit to the summer village San Lorenzo on the outskirts of the city with its subtropical microclimate and the handicraft market where handicrafts are exhibited with certification of origin throughout the province.

    Accommodation: Hotel Antiguo Convento (Or similar) in Double or Single Base

    Meals: None

  • Day 2 - Salta - Cafayate

    Today the tour begins in the Lerma Valley, crossing tobacco cultivation fields and towns with colonial architecture. Then we will entrance to Quebrada del Río Las Conchas where the curious formations eroded by the wind and water will be the main attraction: the dunes, the toad, the bishop, the throat of the devil, the castles, the amphitheater, among others. Then we arrive at Cafayate, a city recognized internationally for the strains of its wines, in particular the Torrontés, which can be tasted in the visits to its cellars. Then we return by the same rout to our accommodation inSalta

    Accommodation: Hotel Antiguo Convento (Or similar) in Double or Single Base

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 3 - San Antonio de los Cobres - Salinas Grandes - Purmamarca

    After breakfast we will do the same route as the "Tren de las Nubes" by the Quebrada del Toro. Then we start the ascent until reaching 4080 meters above sea level up to the arrival to San Antonio de los Cobres.

    We will make a stop to have lunch and then we continue to cross route 40 until you reach the Salinas Grandes, right on the border between Salta and Jujuy. Then, the descent begins along Cuesta de Lipán, where condors are usually seen, arrival at the Purmamarca village and its Cerro de los Siete Colores. Night in Purmamarca

    Accommodation: Hotel Terrazas de la Posta (Or similar) in Double or Single Base

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 4 - Quebrada de Humahuaca - Salta

    After breakfast we depart from the city of Purmamarca to start a trip through the Quebrada declared World Heritage, where the landscape and the colors of the hills are combined with the cultures that inhabit this area. Then we pass through the Posta de Hornillos and continue to Huacalera, pass of the Tropic of Capricorn where we we will be able to visit to the Church of Uquía, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels (of the Cuzqueña school) are located.

    Then we arrive at Humahuaca with its important Cathedral and the Monument to Independence (El Indio) and after lunch we return to observe Paleta del Pintor that frames the town of Maimara.

    Arrival to San Salvador de Jujuy, to visit the city. Return to Salta. Night in Salta

    Accommodation: Hotel Antiguo Convento (Or similar) in Double or Single Base

    Meals: Breakfast

  • Day 5 - Salta - Salta Airport

    After breakfast the morning is at leisure to visit the town. At the afternoon transfer to the Salta Airport where our services end.

    Meals: Breakfast

  • 3 Nights at Hotel Antiguo Convento in Salta - Double or Single Base - 1 Night at Hotel Terrazas de la Posta Purmamarca - Double or Single Base
  • Bilingual guide during all excursions
  • 4 Breakfasts
  • Transfer Salta Airport - Salta - Salta Airport
  • International Flights
  • Insurance
  • Tips
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and Drinks

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