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3 Day Tour from Salta to Cachi, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
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San Antonio de los Cobres Day Trip from Salta
As you climb in elevation during the drive, travel through Quebrada del Toro’s dense greenery and breathtaking gorge dotted with cacti. Cross viaducts and bridges, including Alisal and Chorrillo, and visit the pre-Incan archaeological gem of Santa Rosa de Tastil. Explore the quiet mining town of San Antonio de los Cobres, from where you’ll capture views of Polvorilla Viaduct.
From Salta: Two full-day tours of Cafayate and Salinas Grandes
Two-day excursions through Salta and Jujuy. Tour to the wine-growing center of the province, touring the Quebrada de las Conchas and separating the Lerma Valley from the Calchaquí Valley. Wind erosion has formed a succession of natural whims such as the Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon, or, El Anfiteatro,El Fraile, El Obelisco, Los Castillos.Little by little the aridity of the landscape is replaced by large expanses of vineyards until you reach one of the most notable regions within the Calchaquí Valleys: Cafayate, a town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century.The Salinas Grandes excursion from Salta will allow you to discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes, and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca crafts market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at the Purmamarca market on this excursion.
From Salta: Two Full-Day Excursions through Cafayate and Cachi
From the city of Salta, we will tour the center and south of the Lerma Valley, and then enter the Quebrada de Las Conchas Natural Reserve. Here we will find geoforms carved by nature such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, La Yesera, El Sapo, El Fraile, El Obelisco, etc. In Cafayate you will have the opportunity to visit a winery, with tasting of the best wines in the area. After lunch, we return to Salta via the same route.Going to Cachi, we will visit the Quebrada de Escoipe and the imposing Cuesta del Obispo. After visiting La Piedra del Molino, you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name, is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets.
From Salta: Two-Full-Day Tours of Cachi and Humahuaca
Going to Cachi, we will visit the Quebrada de Escoipe and the imposing Cuesta del Obispo. After visiting La Piedra del Molino, you will be passing through the Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snow-capped mountain of the same name, is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets.We will be visiting a destination recognized as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO), discovering incredible landscapes and monuments, towns and cultures. We will visit unique towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of the 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter's Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed. The tour also visits Uquia and the ceramic factory and then the city of Humahuaca, whose town is the largest in the Quebrada.
2 Day Tour from Salta to Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
We will be visiting a destination recognized as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO), discovering incredible landscapes and monuments, towns, and cultures. We will visit unique towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of the 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter's Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed. The tour also visits Uquia and the ceramic factory and then the city of Humahuaca, whose town is the largest in the Quebrada.The Salinas Grandes excursion from Salta will allow you to discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca crafts market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at the Purmamarca market on this excursion.
From Salta 3 Day Tour to Cafayate Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
Our to the wine-growing center of the province, touring the Quebrada de las Conchas. Wind erosion has formed a succession of natural whims such as the Devil's Throat, The Amphitheater, The Fraile, The Obelisk, The Castles. Cafayate, a town of single-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century.On the excursion to Humahuaca we will visit towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter's Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress). The tour also visits Uquia and the ceramic factory and then the city of Humahuaca, whose town is the largest in the Quebrada.The Salinas Grandes excursion will allow you to discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the stunning white salt flats of Salinas Grandes, and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca crafts market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders.
Cafayate, Cachi y Hornocal: Belleza de tres mundos
Este fascinante tour de tres días te llevará a través de los paisajes más cautivadores de Salta y Jujuy, una experiencia que fusiona naturaleza, historia y cultura. Comenzarás tu aventura en la impresionante Quebrada de Humahuaca, un lugar declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por su belleza única. Visitarás el pintoresco pueblo de Purmamarca, famoso por su Cerro de los Siete Colores, una formación montañosa llena de tonos vibrantes que parece una obra de arte natural. Desde allí, continuarás hacia Tilcara, donde el Pucará de Tilcara, una antigua fortaleza preincaica, te transportará a tiempos ancestrales, mientras disfrutas del aire fresco y la historia viva de la región. (no esta incluida la entrada al Pucará) El recorrido te llevará luego a Hornocal, un destino que no puedes perderte. El Cerro de los 14 Colores, un espectáculo geológico que fascina a todos quienes lo visitan, te deslumbrará con su paleta de colores intensos: rojos, lilas, ocres y tonos tierra que se mezclan en un paisaje surrealista, ideal para fotografiar y disfrutar. El siguiente día te llevará a Cafayate, cuna de los mejores vinos del norte argentino. Aquí, tendrás la oportunidad de recorrer sus bodegas y degustar sus exquisitos vinos, mientras exploras los maravillosos paisajes de la Quebrada de las Conchas, donde las formaciones rocosas como el Anfiteatro y la Castillo de las Rocas parecen esculpidas por la naturaleza misma. Tu aventura continuará en la encantadora Cachi, un pueblo lleno de historia y belleza, con su arquitectura colonial que te invita a hacer un viaje en el tiempo. Finalmente, visitarás el Parque Nacional Los Cardones, un lugar único en el mundo donde los cardones, gigantes cactus que pueden alcanzar más de 6 metros de altura, crean un paisaje espectacular que combina la majestuosidad de la naturaleza con el misticismo del desierto. Este tour es una mezcla perfecta de naturaleza, cultura y tradición, donde cada día te lleva más profundo en la esencia de Salta y Jujuy, ofreciendo experiencias únicas que quedarán grabadas en tu memoria. ***IMPORTANTE: Cuando realices Hornocal, deberás llevar una vianda para el camino ya que no vas a tener esas dos horas libres en Humahuaca para almorzar.Leer menos
Cafayate, Hornocal y Salinas: Senderos Andinos
Este tour de tres días te llevará a explorar los paisajes más icónicos de Salta y Jujuy, combinando la majestuosidad de la Quebrada de Humahuaca, el encanto de Cafayate y las impresionantes Salinas Grandes. Comenzarás tu viaje en Purmamarca, un pintoresco pueblo de Salta famoso por su Cerro de los Siete Colores, una montaña que brilla con tonalidades vibrantes, creando un paisaje único que te sorprenderá. Desde allí, continuarás hacia Tilcara, donde el antiguo Pucará de Tilcara te conectará con las raíces de la cultura prehispánica de la región. (no esta incluida la entrada al Pucará) El siguiente destino será el espectacular Cerro de Hornocal, conocido como el "Cerro de los 14 Colores". Este fenómeno geológico, con su paleta de colores intensos que varían entre rojos, lilas y ocres, te ofrecerá una de las vistas más impresionantes del norte argentino, un paisaje que es un verdadero tesoro visual y fotográfico. A continuación, el tour te llevará a Cafayate, el corazón de la región vinícola de Salta. Aquí podrás disfrutar de las famosas bodegas y degustar los vinos más exquisitos de Argentina, en un entorno rodeado de montañas y valles. En el camino, explorarás la Quebrada de las Conchas, un paisaje lleno de formaciones rocosas impresionantes como el Anfiteatro y los Castillos. Tu aventura continuará hacia las Salinas Grandes, un vasto salar que se extiende por kilómetros, ofreciendo un paisaje deslumbrante que parece sacado de otro mundo. En este lugar, el blanco brillante de la sal contrasta con el cielo azul, creando una atmósfera surrealista e inolvidable. Este tour es la combinación perfecta de naturaleza, historia y cultura, un viaje en el que cada momento te llevará más cerca de las maravillas del norte argentino. A través de pueblos tradicionales, impresionantes formaciones geológicas y paisajes naturales únicos, descubrirás la esencia de Salta y Jujuy. ***IMPORTANTE: Cuando realices Hornocal, deberás llevar una vianda para el camino ya que no vas a tener esas dos horas libres en Humahuaca para almorzar.Leer menos
Flavors of Altura, I lived Cachi and Hornocal in 2 days
Discover the beauty of Salta and Jujuy on an unforgettable journey where nature, culture and history combine in a unique tour. In two days you will explore landscapes such as the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with vibrantly colored mountains, and the imposing Cerro de Hornocal, famous "Cerro de los 14 Colores". You’ll also visit Cachi, a charming Salta village that preserves the essence of yesteryear and a history that connects with the region’s past. Each corner offers something special: the warmth of its people, typical cuisine and landscapes that invite contemplation. Get ready for a deep experience in northern Argentina, where every step will be a new adventure. ***IMPORTANT : When visiting Hornocal, take lifeguards as there will be no free time in Humahuaca for lunch.
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