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3 Day Tour from Salta to Cachi, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
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Cafayate, Hornocal y Salinas: Senderos Andinos
Este viaje de tres días te invita a descubrir lo mejor del norte argentino. El primer día recorrerás la espectacular Quebrada de las Conchas hasta llegar a Cafayate, tierra del sol, el vino y los viñedos, rodeada de formaciones naturales como La Garganta del Diablo y El Anfiteatro. El segundo día explorarás la Quebrada de Humahuaca en Jujuy, visitando pueblos emblemáticos como Purmamarca, Tilcara y Humahuaca, además de ascender en 4x4 al imponente Cerro de 14 Colores (Hornocal). Finalmente, el tercer día te llevará a las Salinas Grandes, un inmenso desierto blanco de sal, con paradas en Purmamarca y su famoso Cerro de los Siete Colores. Un recorrido ideal para quienes buscan combinar naturaleza, cultura y los paisajes más asombrosos del noroeste argentino.
From Salta: Two-Full-Day Tours of Cafayate and Humahuaca
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.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.
From Salta: Two-Full-Day Tours of Cachi and Salinas Grandes
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.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: Cafayate, Cachi and Salinas Grandes in 3 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.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.
Iruya with Quebrada de Humahuaca and Purmamarca From Salta
The route heads towards Gral. Güemes to take the highway towards Jujuy. Stops are made in Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca. Points are visited such as the Hill of the Seven Colors, the Church of Purmamarca, the Pucará de Tilcara, La Paleta del Pintor, Uquía, the Monument to the Heroes of Independence and the typical main squares of each town. There are stops in Maimará and the Tropic of Capricorn. After touring Humahuaca, a detour is made to re-enter Salta. You pass through Iturbe and climb the Abra del Cóndor. You begin to climb a path full of curves in an arid desert until you reach 4000 meters. This is the natural limit between the province of Jujuy and Salta where you can appreciate the immensity of the place. From here, a descent of 1220 meters begins in just 19 km. travel. Town of Iruya. After crossing the Milmahuasi River you reach Iruya. You can already see the town in all its splendor, nestled in the middle of the mountains.
Humahuaca Quebrada Tour with Hornocal
We will leave the city of Salta and begin the journey to the 14-color hill (known as the Serranías del Hornocal) to enter the province of Jujuy, where we will visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will pass through the village of Volcano, Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7. Colores; Tilcara; Humahuaca, the largest town in the ravine; Uquía, a small town where the ancient paintings of the Arcabucero Angels reside; Huacalera, where we set foot on the imaginary cut of the Tropic of Capricorn and finally, La Palette del Pintor in Maimará.Once you arrive in Uquía, you will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle where you will begin the road to Hornocal to enjoy those magnificent panoramic views. Back you make a stop in Humahuaca for 20 minutes. It is recommended to bring food for lunch as there is no time to stop at a restaurant in Humahuaca. Return to Salta is under way.
Two Days Two Broken Pack Hornocal and Cafayate
Discover the natural and cultural beauty of Salta and Jujuy on a two-day adventure. From Cafayate, birthplace of wines, to the vibrant Quebrada de Humahuaca, every corner of the region is a sight. Explore breathtaking landscapes, taste exquisite wines and meet unique villages that seem straight out of a story. One of the most emblematic destinations is the Hornocal Hill, known as the "Cerro de los 14 Colores", an amazing geological landscape with reddish, ochre and lilac tones. You will also tour Purmamarca, famous for its Seven Colors Hill. You will get to know the warmth of northern Argentina and the traditions of a town full of culture. This experience will connect you to the nature and heart of northern Argentina. ***IMPORTANT: For Hornocal, take a meal as there will be no time for lunch in Humahuaca.
Cafayate Cachi and Hornocal Beauty of Three Worlds
This 3-day tour will take you through the most captivating landscapes of Salta and Jujuy. You will start in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, visiting Purmamarca and its Cerro de los Siete Colores. In Tilcara you can visit the Pucará (entrance not included), and then visit the spectacular Cerro Hornocal, or "Cerro de los 14 Colores", with its vibrant nuances. On the second day you will tour Cafayate, famous for its wines and the incredible rock formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas, such as the Amphitheater and the Castle. On the last day, you will discover the beauty of Cachi and Los Cardones National Park, where huge cacti dominate a unique landscape. An experience that unites nature, culture and tradition.IMPORTANT : If you visit Hornocal, take vianda, as you will not have two hours free for lunch in Humahuaca.
Full Day Trip to Salinas Grandes with Purmamarca
We will travel to the Salinas Grandes, a territory shared between Salta and Jujuy; through the province of Jujuy. This way, you can enjoy the best landscapes at their best.On this full day tour, you will discover the most interesting places. The first stop of the tour is the beautiful village of Purmamarca. In this village is the Hill of the 7 Colors. There we will visit the main square and find many craftsmen’s stalls. They also have the option to take the tour of the Paseo de los Colorados (back of the 7 Colors Hill) on their own.El Cerro de los Siete Colores, poses for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and buys souvenirs in the famous craft market of Purmamarca. Be surprised by the natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at Purmamarca Market on this tour.
Excursion to Cafayate and Quebrada de las Conchas
Visit to the wine center of the province, crossing La Quebrada de Las Conchas. Erosion has formed a succession of natural wonders such as the Devil's Throat, a deep, closed canyon. The Amphitheater (with perfect natural acoustics), The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles.Gradually, the arid landscape is replaced by large tracts of vineyards until you reach one of the most striking regions within the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a town of single-storey houses between colonial and baroque architecture of the late 19th century.
Cachi, Hornocal y Salinas: Huellas que cautivan
Durante tres días inolvidables recorrerás algunos de los paisajes más impresionantes del noroeste argentino, explorando lo mejor de las provincias de Salta y Jujuy. El primer día comenzarás tu aventura rumbo a Cachi, atravesando la serpenteante Quebrada de Escoipe, el impactante valle Encantado y la Cuesta del Obispo, hasta llegar al majestuoso Parque Nacional Los Cardones, hogar de una vasta extensión de cactus gigantes y paisajes áridos de gran belleza. Finalmente, llegarás al encantador pueblo de Cachi, con su arquitectura colonial y su tranquilidad única. El segundo día te adentrarás en la mítica Quebrada de Humahuaca, declarada Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Visitarás Purmamarca y su famoso Cerro de los Siete Colores, continuarás hacia Maimará con su Paleta del Pintor, recorrerás el pueblo de Tilcara, con su historia y su fortaleza prehispánica, y llegarás hasta Humahuaca, donde descubrirás su rica cultura y tradiciones. Como broche de oro del día, subirás hasta el impresionante Mirador del Hornocal, donde se despliega el Cerro de los 14 Colores, una vista panorámica inolvidable que te dejará sin aliento. El tercer día te maravillarás con el inmenso desierto blanco de las Salinas Grandes, ubicado a más de 3.500 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Allí podrás caminar sobre la sal, tomar fotos únicas y conocer el proceso de extracción. De regreso, tendrás tiempo para recorrer con calma el mercado de artesanías de Purmamarca, donde encontrarás productos típicos del norte argentino. Una experiencia completa de 3 días que combina naturaleza, cultura y aventura en el corazón del 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
Dos días, dos quebradas: Pack Hornocal y Cafayate
Descubre la belleza natural y cultural de Salta y Jujuy en una aventura de dos días. Desde Cafayate, cuna de los vinos, hasta los colores vibrantes de la Quebrada de Humahuaca, cada rincón de esta región está lleno de maravillas. Explora paisajes impresionantes, degusta vinos exquisitos y conoce la historia de pueblos únicos que parecen sacados de un cuento. El recorrido te llevará también a uno de los destinos más emblemáticos de la región: el cerro de Hornocal, conocido como el "Cerro de los 14 Colores", un espectáculo geológico que deslumbra con su paleta de tonos rojizos, ocres y lilas. Este paisaje es uno de los más fotografiados de Argentina, y su majestuosidad te dejará sin aliento. Conocerás la historia de pueblos pintorescos como Purmamarca, que con su Cerro de los Siete Colores parece un cuadro vivo, y disfrutarás de la calidez y hospitalidad del norte argentino. Esta experiencia única no solo te conectará con la naturaleza, sino también con las raíces y tradiciones de un pueblo lleno de cultura. ¡No te pierdas esta aventura inolvidable, donde cada paso te acercará más a la esencia de Argentina y el corazón del norte! ***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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