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3 Day Tour from Salta to Cachi, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
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From Salta: Cafayate, Cachi and Humahuaca in 3 full days
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.Heading 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 Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets.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.
From Salta: City Tour of the city on a half-day ride.
Vehicle tour of the beautiful city of Salta, "Salta La Linda" that begins at 4:00 p.m. every day of the week. On this midday walk we will visit the following points of general interest: Plaza 9 de Julio, Cathedral Basilica, Cabildo, Casa de Uriburu, Convent of San Francisco, Convent of San Bernardo, Mirador del Cerro San Bernardo, Monument to General Güemes, Monument 20 of February, Quebrada de San Lorenzo and Artisan Market. Distance: 90 kilometers. Duration: 3 ½ hours
From Salta: Pack of 4 Excursions in Salta and Jujuy
Enjoy four spectacular excursions. Cafayate with the Quebrada de las Conchas and its wineries. Humahuaca with its magical towns and colorful mountains; Cachi between slopes, mountains and Cardones; Salinas Grandes and its immensity that leaves us shocked. Each excursion is a full day starting from Salta Capital and returning there.You can choose the dates for the excursions, they can be with intermediate days, they are not necessarily consecutive. To purchase this excursion pack it is necessary to have at least 4 full days in Salta.Includes Quebrada de las Conchas, La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos. Cafayate and visit to a Winery, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Piedra del Molino, Recta del Tin Tin, Los Cardones National Park, Mirador del Nevado de Cachi and Cachi, Quebrada de Humahuaca, Purmamarca, Maimará, Tilcara, Huacalera, Uquía and Humahuaca. Cuesta del Lipán, Abra del potrerillo, Nevado de Chañi and Salinas Grandes
3 Day Tour from Salta to Cachi, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
Heading 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 Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets.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.
Cachi Full Day Tour from Salta
Discover the beauty of the Cachi region on a full-day tour from Salta. Travel in a comfortable climate-controlled coach with a knowledgeable guide, passing through a mountainous landscape with views of Quebrada de los Laureles, Quebrada de Escoipe, and the Enchanted Valley. Travel along the curvy Cuesta del Obispo road to reach the pass at Piedra del Molino, located within Los Cardones National Park, then arrive in Cachi where you see the Iglesia San Jose, the Museo Arqueológico (Archaeological Museum), and take in the charming town.
White-Water Rafting Trip on the Juramento River from Salta
Lovers of nature and adventure will find through this tour a great excuse to visit the city of Salta: is the most fun way to see the canyon of Juramento river, an amazing place surrounded by geologic formations, from where you will sail it's class III rapids. This tour also includes lunch, consisting in a typical Argentinean barbecue or Asado.
Safari to the Clouds Tour Northwest Argentina from Salta
We will start enjoying the “Camino a las Nubes”: in this first part, we will follow the tracks of the famous Train to the Clouds, admiring this engineering work initiated in the 1920's. This route crosses the Quebrada del Toro to San Antonio de los Cobres, where we will have breakfast.After this, we will start the route that takes us to Salinas Grandes. A completely different landscape from the one we saw in the first part of the trip and with many possibilities of seeing llamas and vicuñas.In Salinas, we will witness one of the most beautiful salars of Argentina. Here, with the help of a local guide, we will have time to tour this great sea of salt and include a very special visit to the Ojos del Salar (subject to weather conditions or limited in the summer season by the native communities that manage the visits). The local guide will also explain about the interesting process of table salt extraction.After enjoying this salt mirror, we will start with the third section, crossing the Cuesta de Lipán, an unforgettable scenic route, with a descent of 2,000 meters in 35 km. There you will see the transition from the Puna desert to the fertility of the most humid valleys. After this journey, we will arrive at the town of Purmamarca, where we will make a technical stop.From here, we will start our return to the city of Salta.
Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca Full Day Tour from Salta
Get an early start to travel to Purmamarca where your guide will show you the highlights of the village before you head to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. Once at the Salinas Grandes salt flats, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy this unique natural environment, where the large extension of white salt contrasts with the blue of the sky.
Excursion to Cachi and Los Cardones National Park
Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, we ascend the Escoipe Gorge and continue along the imposing Bishop’s Hill and the Enchanted Valley, surrounded by mountains. After visiting La Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters above sea level) you will be passing through Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi, located at the foot of the snowy mountain of the same name (6,320 meters above sea level), is characterized by its colonial style facades, with houses located on the edge of narrow and cobbled streets. We will visit the Lerma Valley, El Carril, El Maray, Valle Calchaquí, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Valle Encantado, La Piedra del Molino (3348 meters above sea level), Recta del Tin Tin (11 kilometers built by the Incas), Los Cardones National Park (only high altitude National Park in Argentina), Nevados de Cachi (6,380 meters above sea level) and 2 hours free in the village of Cachí.
Humahuaca Quebrada Full Day Tour
A visit to the destination consecrated as a World Heritage Site (UNESCO) through the eponymous ravine, discovering exceptional landscapes, towns and cultures. Singular villages are shown, such as Purmamarca, famous for the location of the Seven Colors Hill, Maimará, with colorful slopes called Palette of the Painter. Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed.Uquía shows its chapel, built in the 17th century, carved in laminated gold, Humahuaca gives its name to the Quebrada and is its largest town, with cobbled streets and iron street lamps on the corners, it is also the highest point of the route, 2,940 meters above sea level. Main attractions: Monument to Independence, Cathedral Church and Municipal Building.
Hornocal y Salinas Grandes: Cielos que abrazan la tierra
Este tour de 2 días te llevará a descubrir los paisajes únicos de la Quebrada de Humahuaca, Patrimonio de la Humanidad, una región llena de historia, cultura y belleza natural. Comenzarás tu viaje explorando Purmamarca, un pintoresco pueblo conocido por su Cerro de los Siete Colores, un paisaje que deja sin palabras con sus vibrantes tonalidades. Luego, continuarás hacia Maimará, famosa por sus Paletas de Pintores, formaciones rocosas que parecen una obra de arte natural. En Tilcara, podrás admirar el impresionante Pucará de Tilcara (no incluido), una fortaleza ancestral que te conectará con las raíces prehispánicas de la región. No podrás dejar de visitar Uquía, un tranquilo pueblo que guarda una rica tradición cultural, y Humahuaca, donde la historia y la modernidad se encuentran en un mismo lugar. Uno de los momentos más memorables del tour será la visita al majestuoso Cerro de Hornocal, conocido como el "Cerro de los 14 Colores". Este paisaje, con sus increíbles matices de rojos, lilas y ocres, es uno de los más impresionantes del norte argentino. Finalmente, llegarás a las Salinas Grandes, un vasto salar que se extiende hasta donde la vista alcanza, un paisaje surrealista que no deja indiferente a nadie. Durante todo el recorrido, disfrutarás de la cultura local, con sus artesanías, tradiciones y una gastronomía única que te permitirá saborear el auténtico norte argentino. ***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
Salta: City Tour
Paseo vehicular por la ciudad más tradicional de la Argentina.Plaza 9 de Julio, Catedral Basílica, Cabildo, Casa de Uriburu, Convento San Francisco, Convento San Bernardo, mirador del Cerro San Bernardo, Monumento al General Güemes, Monumento 20 de Febrero, Quebrada de San Lorenzo y Mercado Artesanal. Recorrido: 90 km. Duración: 3 ½ horas
Aventura en el Norte: Pack de 4 Excursiones + Hornocal
Viví la experiencia del norte argentino con estas excursiones imperdibles. Recorre la mágica Cafayate, tierra del vino y del sol, atravesando la impactante Quebrada de las Conchas con sus formaciones naturales únicas. Conoce Cachi, un pueblo encantador al pie de los nevados, subiendo por la Cuesta del Obispo y cruzando el Parque Nacional Los Cardones. Descubrí la Quebrada de Humahuaca, Patrimonio de la Humanidad, y subí en 4x4 al impresionante Cerro de 14 Colores en Hornocal. Por último, sorpréndete con las Salinas Grandes, un desierto blanco a cielo abierto, y pasea por Purmamarca y su famoso Cerro de los 7 Colores. Cultura, paisajes únicos y aventura en un solo viaje. ***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
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