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I lived an unforgettable adventure in just 2 days! Discover the Cafayate Quebrada with its unique rock formations such as the Amphitheater and Devil’s Throat, and taste the best wines in your local wineries. The next day, immerse yourself in the magic of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, World Heritage Site, with its villages full of history and color: Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca. Culture, landscapes and emotions await you in the heart of northern Argentina. Encourage yourself to live this unique experience with Parada Norte!

Argentina’s mountainous landscapes are arguably some of the most beautiful in the world, but perhaps none more so than the 14-Color Mountain and the Hill of the Seven Colors. Leaving from Salta, this day-trip gives visitors the chance to see both, along with the Painter’s Palette and a 12th-century fort. Perfect for those short on time or without their own transport, this trip also includes free time to explore Purmamarca and Uquia.

Book four excursions in three days in Salta to plan your vacation in advance. Full-day tours from Salta include Salinas Grandes, Humahuaca, and Cayafate. This tour pack allows you to get a comprehensive tour of the area without the need to rent a car; you can focus on the scenery instead of worrying about navigation and directions.

Savor the delicious wines of one of the highest wine routes in the world during this day trip to Cafayate's vineyards. Explore this growing wine region with stops at two wineries for tastings, and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Salta accommodations. Take in mountain landscapes and the picturesque Las Conchas River Gorge without worrying about driving.

Experience two of northwest Argentina’s most striking landscapes—without the stress of navigating mountain roads yourself—in one seamless day trip from Salta. Travel through the dramatic highlands of Jujuy to the dazzling white salt flats of Salinas Grandes, stopping along the way in the colorful village of Purmamarca, which lies beneath the famed Hill of the Seven Colors.

Argentina’s wild northwest is home to some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes, and this full-day small-group tour from Salta checks off all the most photo-worthy sights. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Humahuaca gorge and the ‘Hill of Seven Colors; pose for photos on the startling white salt flats of Salinas Grandes; and shop for handicrafts at the legendary Purmamarca market.

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.

Journey from Salta to San Antonio de los Cobres on this full-day coach tour. Follow the route of Argentina's Train to the Clouds and travel through Quebrada del Toro, crossing bridges and viaducts in Chorrillo and Alisal on this scenic round-trip drive. Visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a pre-Incan archaeological site, before arriving at your quiet mountain town destination where you can look out over the Polvorilla Viaduct.

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.

From dazzling salt flats to multicolored mountains, the landscapes around Salta are otherworldly, and this long day tour packs in as many photo opportunities as possible. Set out early to reach the Salinas Grandes in the morning, when the light is perfect for photos, then continue along the remarkable Cuesta de Lipan road to the mountain town of Purmamarca, the gateway to the Seven Colored Hills and the UNESCO-listed Quebrada de Humahuaca.

Maximize time in Cafayate with a full-day private vineyard tour from Salta. Get picked up at your hotel and travel through the scenic Quebrada de las Conchas canyon. Taste local wines including Malbec, Torrontes, and Tannat at three vineyards in Cafayate. Learn about high-altitude wines and leave the driving to your private guide.

Discover the unusual landscape of Quebrada de Humahuaca on this full-day excursion from Salta. Travel along an ancient Incan route through multicolored canyons to this gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Stop at small indigenous villages like Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara to view historical adobe churches and ruins. Visit San Salvador de Jujuy, a small city situated among the wooded lowlands, before returning to Salta on Route 9.

By contracting this promotion of 2 Full Day excursions, passengers will have the possibility of visiting world-renowned natural formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas (Cafayate Excursion), as well as being able to visit and discover enchanting landscapes of the Calchaquies Valleys, Quebrada de Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Los Cardones National Park, Town of Cachi, etc. (Excursion to Cachi). All this with the benefit of obtaining a much cheaper price when hiring 2 Full Day excursions with a promotional rate.

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.

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.

The Calchaquí Valley is known for its striking red-rock cliffs and high-altitude vineyards, and this full-day tour from Salta combines both natural wonders and wine tasting. Admire the colorful cliffs and gorges of the Quebrada de las Conchas, stop at the Devil's Throat rock formation, and visit the winemaking town of Cafayate. Cap it all off with a visit to a local winery to sample the region’s famous Torrontés wines.

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.

Enjoy 4 days getting to know a large part of Northern Argentina, the variety of culture, landscapes, gastronomy and energy of the local population. Learn and discover about each corner to visit. Unmissable combo!

Immerse yourself in the diverse nature of the area in the north of Argentina and Chile on this seven day tour from Salta. You’ll be exploring some of Chile’s most spectacular sceneries, including the Moon Valley, el Tatio Geyser, Salt Mountain Range, sand dunes, thermal baths, the driest desert in the world, and skies filled with stars. All the logistics will be taken care of so you can just enjoy this beautiful section of the world.

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.

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, Salinas Grandes will captivate you in its immensity and the incredible Cerro de 14 Colores in Hornocal will leave you enchanted by its landscape.

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.

Get a comprehensive, in-depth tour of Cafayate on this day trip from Salta. Spend a full day traveling through the Lerma Valley, viewing carved rock formations in the Quebrada de las Conchas and visiting a winery in Cafayate. Wine tasting and round-trip transportation from select Salta hotels are included.

This 2-day tour invites you to discover the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a World Heritage Site, with unique landscapes, history and culture. You will visit Purmamarca and its famous Cerro de los Siete Colores, Maimará with the Palettes of the Painter, and Tilcara, where you can know the Pucará (not included). In Uquía you will enjoy its cultural tradition, and in Humahuaca, history and modernity combine. One of the most striking moments will be the Cerro de Hornocal, known as the "Cerro de los 14 Colores", with its incredible natural tones. The tour also includes the Salinas Grandes, an immense salt flat of surreal beauty. During the trip, you will get to know the local culture, its crafts and gastronomy. IMPORTANT : If you visit Hornocal, you will need to bring a food, as you will not have the two hours free for lunch in Humahuaca.