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Our excursion will start in the center of Salta, we will head south on the RN 68 passing through four tobacco towns. The first stop will be in Talapampa, a country place to rest for twenty minutes or so, then continue to Germany, a former railway village founded by Germans where five families currently live. In this village the magic of the trip will begin: the nature reserve Quebrada de las Conchas. There we will visit sedimentary formations of 65 million years as Devil's Throat, Amphitheater, Toad, Plaster, among others. Due to its rich archaeological and historical past, the reserve has numerous fossil remains. After a thorough exploration, we will visit a vineyard and taste some of the best wines offered in the region, including Torrontes. In the village of Cafayate we will be two hours. One for lunch and one for touring. Then we will all meet and return to the city of Salta

We will head for RN 68 towards the tobacco towns of Cerrillos, La Merced and El Carril to turn off for RP 33 to the West. There we will enter the Andes Precordillera through the Quebradas de Los Laureles and Escoipe. Then we will begin to walk the famous Cuesta del Obispo, a meandering path surrounded by impressive rock formations and natural walls where we can see the king of the skies, El Condor. The slope will deposit us in the enchanted valley and the Millstone, our highest point 3348 meters above sea level. From this point, our landscape will change radically and we will enter the desert of the puna, where we will travel the Tin Tin straight, part of the Inca Trail, Los Cardones National Park, Payogasta, and Cachi. After lunch we tour the village with its colonial architecture that remains intact, its Church, its Museum that keeps the history of the indigenous communities of the area, and the artisan market.

Salta is the cultural hub of Argentina’s northwest, but getting your bearings can feel tricky as a first-time visitor. Skip the guesswork for a comprehensive tour that takes you directly to the city's highlights, and in the process, get your bearings. As you explore landmarks such as the Cathedral of Salta, San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Hill, and the General Guemes statue, get insider info on the city from your local guide. There's even time to shop for souvenirs at an artisan market and visit San Lorenzo, a subtropical retreat for the wealthy.

Explore the captivating Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this enriching day tour. The trip begins with a visit to Purmamarca, where the stunning Hill of the Seven Colors showcases the vibrant palette of nature. Continue to Tilcara to explore the ancient fortress of Pucará and experience the unique geological formations in Maimará, known as the Painter’s Palette. The tour also includes the opportunity to cross the Tropic of Capricorn in Huacalera and admire colonial art in the Church of San Francisco in Uquía. Enjoy transportation with an expert guide for a smooth adventure, full of history and stunning scenery. Daily departures: 6:30 AM, lasting 14 hours. Explore iconic sites: Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca. Expert Guide : Share knowledge about the culture and history of the region Total comfort : Comfortable transport and time for lunch in Humahuaca included

We will travel to the city of Cafayate, the land of the sun and wine, located in the Calchaquí Valley 180 km from the Salta capital that are transited by one of the most striking and renowned routes of the Argentine North. 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.

Departure: 7 : 00 am | Duration: 12 hs WHAT'S INCLUDED? Roundtrip transfer from your accommodation. Expert guide and top-notch transportation. Quebrada de las Conchas : Devil's Throat, Amphitheater and The Castles. Visit to winery with tasting of Torrontés. Free time in the village of Cafayate. DESCRIPTION Explore the magic of Cafayate and the Calchaquí Valleys! We start the tour on the RN 68 through the Lerma Valley and its tobacco farms. The adventure continues at the Quebrada de las Conchas, a festival of colors with stops at iconic points like La Yesera and El Obelisco, landscapes carved by millennia of erosion. In Cafayate, we will visit a traditional winery to discover the secrets of high-altitude wines. After lunch and walk through the village, we return to Salta. Sunset will transform the landscape back, offering a unique view of the mountains. Connect with the essence of Salta!

In this Service, Passengers will visa one of the most beautiful places in Northern Argentina, which was recently selected as one of the 7 Wonders of Argentina: SALINAS GRANES. You will also know and tour the town of Purmamarca, belonging to the Quebrada de Humahuaca (World Heritage Site) and enjoy the 7 Color Hill and the Beautiful Paseo de los Colorados (Back of the Seven Colors Hill)

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. *ADMISSION TO THE LARGE SALINAS IS SEPARATELY PAID TO LOCALS IN THE REGION* ($5000)

It is a tour that will captivate you with its majestic landscapes. Cafayate will dazzle you with its ravine, the town of Cachi with its colonial atmosphere and Salinas Grandes will catch you in its immensity.

Roll across dramatic Andean scenery aboard the historic Train to the Clouds. On this small-group tour from Salta limited to just 10 people, travel by bus to reach the train station at San Antonio de los Cobres, stopping along the way to take photos and support local artisan communities. Then climb aboard the ‘Tren a las Nubes,’ ascending to the impressive Polvorilla Viaduct on one of the world’s highest railways.

Explore Hornocal, Purmamarca, and Humahuaca on this full day group tour. Your guide will take you to each place and give you time to explore them. You can explore the town of Purmamarca, visit the Mirador de las Serranias del Hornocal, and then have some time to buy lunch and wander in Humahuaca. You'll also stop by the Church of the People, Hill of Seven Colors, and tour the Town of Tilcara.

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

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.

Dare to know the Argentine North! With this 4-day tour you can get to know the 4 most important points of Salta and Jujuy. Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes, Humahuaca, Hornocal, Purmamarca, Tilcara and more!! Departures are daily from Salta Capital, although you can also ask us about departures from Jujuy. All excursions included in this promotion start and end from Salta Capital. You can contact us to coordinate a search for accommodation in jujuy, purmamarca, tilcara or humahuaca.

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.

The tour to the Salinas Grandes from Salta is a fascinating experience that takes you to one of the most impressive and unique landscapes in northern Argentina. Along the way, you will cross the famous Cuesta del Obispo and Quebrada de Escoipe, enjoying panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. This drive offers opportunities to take impressive photos and learn about the local geology and flora. The tour takes you through charming Andean towns such as Purmamarca, known for its Cerro de los Siete Colores. You will continue along Route 52, ascending through spectacular landscapes until you reach the highest point of the trip. The view from here is simply spectacular and offers a unique perspective of the Argentine Puna. Upon arriving at the Salinas Grandes, you will be greeted by a dazzling white sea of ​​salt that stretches as far as the eye can see. This vast salt desert is one of Argentina's most impressive natural wonders. Delight your adventurous spirit with the most striking landscapes of the Argentine Puna!! Tulum is a magnificent archaeological zone that is located by the sea and has one of the best beaches in the Mexican Caribbean. If you like to learn about pre-Columbian history and at the same time enjoy beautiful landscapes, this is the right place. Swim in one of the most beautiful and calm beaches in the Mexican Caribbean, the sand is soft and the water is warm.

Salinas Grandes & Purmamarca: A journey to the heart of the white desert Explore the surreal beauty of the Salinas Grandes, the vast salt desert in Jujuy, on this full-day tour. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will discover stunning landscapes and the cultural importance of salt mining for Andean communities. The trip is a constant visual adventure: marvel at the 7 Colors Hill in Purmamarca, walk the meandering ascent of the Lipan Hill to 4,170 meters above sea level and walk on the endless white salt crust. Along the way, get ready to capture amazing photos of llamas and vicuñas in their natural habitat. This includes: Daily departures : 7 : 00 AM (Duration : 12 hs). Comfort : Door-to-door pickup at your accommodation. Experience : Professional guide in local history and traditions. Nature : Wildlife sighting and the best panoramic points.

Discover the Stunning and More Beautiful Landscapes of Northern Argentina. First we will visit the beautiful town of Purmamarca where the incredible hill of 7 colors is located. We made ascent through the majestic Lipan Hill to reach the Salinas Grandes, one of the 7 Wonders of the Argentine Republic. After lunch, we will take the Solar Train of the Humahuaca Gorge. The train tour will end at the train station in the town of Volcano around 17:10 h. It is at this station that Passengers will meet the Guide and the Vehicle (a waiting time of 10' / 15' minutes is requested) to start the Return Journey to the City of Salta where the Service will end at approximately 20:00 h. Solar Train places are subject to availability. The train does not run on Mondays or Wednesdays

We start from Salta city heading north on National Route 9, passing through the outskirts of San Salvador de Jujuy to enter the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity. The first village we will visit will be Purmamarca, typical village with a multicolored fair in the central square, adobe houses, church of St. Rose of Lima and the spectacular Hill of the Seven Colors. The next village to be visited is Maimará where we can appreciate the colors of the Painter's Palette. In Tilcara we will make a city tour and in Huacalera we will know the monolith with the legend Tropico de Capricorn and its symbol. In Humahuaca we will have lunch and you can appreciate the Monument to the Inca, Heroes of Independence. Finally, we will visit the Serranía del Hornocal (Cerro de los 14 Colores) where "Mi Obra Maestra" was filmed. It's about the end of cretaceous time when the last dinosaurs lived 75 million years ago.

Argentina’s northwest region is similar in look and feel to the American southwest. Dramatic landscape and a laid-back atmosphere transport you to another world where you can truly unwind and experience life at a slower pace. This overnight round-trip road trip to Cafayate from Salta includes winery tours comfortable accommodations and stunning scenery.

Northwest Argentina is home to some of the country's most spectacular landscapes, but reaching them can be tricky on your own. This day trip from Salta ensures that you see the best of the region in just one day. Admire Purmamarca's Hill of Seven Colors and the spectacular colors of the Paleta del Pintor (Painter's Palette), then board a sturdy 4x4 vehicle for an off-road ride to the Serranías del Hornocal (Hill of 14 Colors).

Explore the extraordinary landscapes and historic gems of Argentina’s wild northwest on this full-day tour from Salta. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Humahuaca gorge and the ‘Hill of Seven Colors; shop for handicrafts at Purmamarca market; visit the ancient ruins of Tilcara; and admire the legendary Arcabuceros Angels at Uquía Church.

Explore the wild landscapes of northwest Argentina on this full-day Cachi tour from Salta. Journey through the Escoipe Gorge and the Enchanted Valley, drive the winding mountain road of Cuesta del Obispo, and marvel at the giant cacti of the Los Cardones National Park, then admire the colonial architecture and browse the handicrafts market of Cachi.