Argentina Northwest
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Salta
Great Salt Flats & Purmamarca
Huamahuaca Gorge
Calchaqui Valleys
Cachi
Cafayate
Dare to discover the Andean culture of Northwest Argentina on a 6-day adventure through this stunning region. Explore charming small towns with adobe houses, admire vibrant handicrafts, and savor delicious homemade local cuisine. The breathtaking multicolored landscapes, diverse terrain, and warm hospitality of the people, combined with traditional music, create a unique atmosphere that makes this destination a must-visit in Argentina. Let’s embark on a journey to experience the magic of Andean traditions and the spectacular scenery of Northwest Argentina!
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Itinerary Highlights
- Tours to main attractions of Salta and Jujuy
- Enjoy Salta City and its peñas
- Explore the stunning Great Salt Flats
- Tour the colorful Humahuaca Gorge
- Visit the vastnees of Cachalqui Valleys
- Taste best wines of Cafayate
What's Included
- Completely private tours in each destination
- Private transportation
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Expert local guides
- Full support from your Travel Agent before, during and after your trip
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AT A GLANCE
Embark on a 6-day adventure through the stunning landscapes of Northwest Argentina. Begin your journey in Salta “La Linda”, the vibrant main city and gateway to the region. Then, spend two days exploring San Antonio de los Cobres and the breathtaking Great Salt Flats, traveling along the scenic route of the Train to the Clouds. Visit the picturesque town of Purmamarca, home to the famous Hill of Seven Colors, and journey through the spectacular Humahuaca Gorge, stopping in charming mountain villages like Maimará, Tilcara, and Uquía. Conclude your trip with a visit to Cachi, Cafayate, and Los Cardones National Park, where you’ll marvel at the majestic landscapes of the Calchaquí Valleys. This unforgettable experience combines natural beauty, rich culture, and Andean traditions for an authentic Argentine adventure.
All travel ideas are fully customizable. We make travel proposals adapted to your interests, activities you enjoy, travel dates and destinations you want to visit.
Argentina Northwest - Example Trip Itinerary
DAY 1
Salta La Linda
Transfer
Private transfer to your hotel in Salta
Accommodation in Salta
Legado Mítico
Legado Mítico Salta is a high-end boutique hotel in the Historic District of the city Salta. Live the restorative feeling of staying in a house that retains its origin as a patrician family, with the most exclusive amenities that place it at the top of hotel ratings in the region.
- Welcome to the Northwest
Our Northwest Argentina itinerary begins in Salta City, nestled in the Lerma Valley at the foot of San Bernardo Hill. As the main city and gateway to the Argentine Northwest (NOA), Salta boasts a rich colonial heritage. Founded by the Spanish in 1582, it preserves the unique American Baroque architectural style, distinct from European influences. The city’s main square is surrounded by historic landmarks, including the Cathedral of Salta, San Francisco Church, and Santo Domingo Church. Salta is also home to world-renowned archaeological museums, offering fascinating exhibitions. Its vibrant cultural scene, with traditional peñas, live folk music, diverse restaurants, and excellent tourist services, ensures an unforgettable experience for visitors.
Day 1: Arriving to Salta la Linda
Upon arrival, your local guide will be waiting for you at the airport to escort you to your hotel and provide useful tips for exploring the city at your own pace. Spend the rest of the day visiting museums, savoring local cuisine, or immersing yourself in the lively atmosphere of traditional peñas, where you can enjoy folkloric music and dance. And after a glass of fine Argentine wine, don’t be surprised if you find yourself joining in on the dance floor!
DAY 2
The Great Salt Flats & Purmamarca
Accommodation in Purmamarca
La Comarca Hotel
Shire, Charming hotel, was built in a privileged place in the beautiful village of Purmamarca, located at the foot of the spectacular Cerro de los Siete Colores and heart of the Quebrada mythical Humahuaca.
Day 11: Salt Flats, Lipán Slope & Purmamarca
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Salinas Grandes (Great Salt Flats), traveling alongside the famous “Tren de las Nubes” (Train to the Clouds) railway, where you can admire its impressive bridges and platforms, remarkable for their size and engineering.
Your adventure begins in Campo Quijano, the gateway to La Puna, followed by a scenic drive through the Quebrada del Toro (Bull Gorge). Stop at Santa Rosa de Tastil, a tiny town with fewer than 50 inhabitants, where you can visit its museum and ancient Tastil ruins. Continue to San Antonio de los Cobres, before reaching the stunning Salinas Grandes, a vast white expanse that looks like a solid ocean blending into the Puna’s surreal landscape.
The journey continues through the Cuesta de Lipán (Lipán Slope), reaching an altitude of 4,170 meters (13,680 feet) above sea level, before descending to Purmamarca, home to the breathtaking Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill). Stroll through Purmamarca’s main square, its charming streets, and its vibrant handicraft market. You can choose to spend the night in this picturesque village or return to Salta City.
The Puna Region, with its otherworldly landscapes, is also home to diverse wildlife, including vicuñas, llamas, suris (Andean rheas), foxes, and condors. This journey offers a unique opportunity to experience stunning natural scenery and learn about the way of life in this remote yet fascinating region.
DAY 3
The Colorful Humahuaca Gorge
Day 3: Humahuaca Gorge Tour
Continue your Argentina Northwest adventure by heading north into Jujuy Province to explore the breathtaking Quebrada de Humahuaca, a stunning mountain valley adorned with vividly colored rock formations along the entire route. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to remarkable natural and cultural attractions, including Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Colors Hill) in Purmamarca, the Pucará de Tilcara, an ancient yet well-preserved pre-Incan fortress, and Cerro Paleta del Pintor (Painter’s Palette Hill) in the charming village of Maimará.
Your journey continues to the small town of Uquía, where you can admire 17th-century Cusqueña paintings inside the historic Uquía Church. Passing through Huacalera, you will cross the Tropic of Capricorn and marvel at the multicolored La Pollera de la Coya Hill. Finally, arrive in Humahuaca, a picturesque town with narrow cobbled streets, vibrant handicraft markets, and delicious regional cuisine, offering an authentic taste of Andean culture.
DAYS 4 -6
Calchaqui Valleys
Accommodation in Cafayate
Cafayate Wine Resort
Nestled within a vineyard at the foot of the impressive San Isidro Hill Cafayate-Wine Resort is a unique place to relax while you enjoy fine wines, magnificent landscapes, and the peace and quiet of the Northwest Region.
- Two days Exploring the Calchaqui Valleys
Continue exploring the Argentina Northwestwith a two-day excursion through the breat htaking Calchaquí Valleys. Immerse yourself in the vast beauty of this region as you travel along scenic roads winding through dramatic gorges, diverse local flora and fauna, and remnants of Inca history. Along the way, discover charming villages, historic churches, and fascinating museums, all while experiencing the tranquility and cultural richness of this remarkable landscape.
Day 4: Los Cardones National Park, Cachi, Molinos & Las Flechas Gorge
Start the day visiting the two first gorges the Laures and Escoipe, then the landscape begins to change little by little until we approach to the Cuesta del Obispo (Bishop Slope), a 20-kilometer stretch of zigzag of provincial route No. 33 that reaches its maximum height of 3620 meters in Piedra del Molino. The landscape that accompanies this winding road is spectacular and from the top you will be able to appreciate an incredible panoramic view of the valley. This is the connective road to get to the high valleys, where the Calchaqui Valley wine region sits too.
Los Cardones National Park
We will take the Recta del Tin Tin a perfect straight line upon which the route was built. It is so perfect that is difficult to achieve with the technology we have nowadays, but according to anthropological and historiographic studies, it was constructed in an artisanal way by the original peoples that inhabited the area. This line crosses the Los Cardones National Park, a cactus and cardon desert that was declared a protected area to promote its preservation over time.
Cachi, Molinos and Las Flechas Gorge
We will see huge cactus on the way to Cachi, a small town in of Spanish and native traditions forms the most beautiful architecture. In the afternoon, we will continue exploring the valleys and visit the city of Molinos and Angastaco, just before visiting Las Flechas Gorge, with its spectacular rock formations. After visiting its curious passages, we will arrive at Cafayate where we spend the night.
Cafayate
Is one of the most popular destinations of the Argentina Northwest wine region. The wine is renowned in Argentina, especially because of the star product of the region: Torrontes Wine. Enjoy the end of the day in this picturesque town sipping on a sunset drink in the main square, or a Malbec ice cream from a traditional Gelato Shop.
Day 5: Cafayate & Las Conchas Gorge
On the second day of this Calchaqui Valley adventure let’s take a look to the wineries and wine yards. Enjoy a morning touring one of the best wineries in Cafayate; El Esteco, Piatelli, El Porvenir are some of the options to try the best Cafayate wines and learn about their production process. Then you’ll leave Cafayate and to immerse into the forbidding of Las Conchas Gorge, where the erosion has carved fascinating red shapes into the rocks.
Get prepared to visit this Natural Reserve to enjoy the views of its colorful hills and discover the most particular rocky highlights: the Frog, Obelisk the Castles, Ampitheater and the famous Devil’s Throat. You will finish the day coming back to Salta, to finish this Argentina Northwest itinerary. Spend the evening visiting a peña to mingle with locals and taste a local dish.
Day 6: Airport Transfer
Say goodbye to the Argentina Northwest Itinerary to travel to your next destination. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel in Salta to take you to the airport.
Transfer
Private transfer to Salta Airport
Flight
Back home or to your next destination
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Salta - Huamahuaca Gorge -Purmamarca Cafayate
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How to Customize This Itinerary
Add an extra night in Cafayate so you can know more about the wine production and enjoy visiting some other wineries and wineyards. You can also extend the itinerary by adding one more night in Salta City to take a historical tour with your local guide to learn more about Salta’s history, visiting the museums, historical monuments and churches or take the cableway to visit the Cerro San Bernando, to enjoy of a wonderful panoramic view of the city.
Add some days in Buenos Aires to enjoy the vibrant Argentine Capital. Extend your visit with some time in Tucuman to complete your trip to the Argentina Northwest visiting Tafi del Valle and the Quilmes Ruins or spend some time in Iguazu inside Atlantic Rainforest with its lush vegetation and colorful wildlife and the stunning waterfalls.
Take some days to visit the Cuyo Region, recognized worldwide for the production of the highest quality wines in the world. Enjoy its landscapes of vineyards and wineries surrounded by valleys, rivers and the impressive Andes mountain range.
Extend your visit with time in Patagonia or the lovely Lake District and Bariloche. Enjoy incredible landscapes surrounded by forests, mountain, lakes and glaciers.
Include some time to relax! After a few days traveling you probably would enjoy some free time to relax or receive a massage that will you feel renew and energized for the rest of your trip. Most of the hotels have SPA services or wellness center.
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Travel ideas and destinations to combine with this trip
Argentina Northwest & Atacama
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and The Wine Country
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