4 days
Full Day
1 person
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Discover Salta and Purmamarca on a 4-day journey rich in history, culture, colorful landscapes, and natural wonders like Salinas Grandes and Quebrada de Humahuaca. Visit artisanal markets, colonial churches, and breathtaking viewpoints for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Northwest Argentina.
When you arrive at Salta Airport, our shuttle will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city. Look for the sign with your name on the way out of the airport.
Explore the charms of a city rich in history and culture through an unforgettable tour that will take you to discover its most precious jewels. Start your adventure at the majestic Basilica Cathedral from 1855, a monument where the remains of the emblematic General Güemes, a key figure in local history, rest. Continue to the Cultural Center of the Americas, a vibrant space for artistic exchange and expression.
Immerse yourself in the past at the Museo Histórico del Norte, located in the old Cabildo, where pieces of sacred art and rooms dedicated to ancient Salta families are exhibited, narrating the rich history of the region. Don't miss the Minor Basilica of San Francisco, an icon of religious architecture, and the San Bernardo Convent, of the Carmelite Order, which contains stories of faith and tradition. Pay homage to the local hero at the Güemes Monument, and then ascend San Bernardo Hill for an unparalleled panoramic view of the city, an experience that sharpens the senses and connects with nature. On your way, cross the February 20 monument, a witness to the Battle of Salta, a place full of memory and meaning.
End your trip in the charming summer village of San Lorenzo, located on the outskirts of the city, where a subtropical microclimate envelops you in a serene and refreshing environment. Discover the Craft Market, a treasure trove of creativity where local handicrafts with certification of origin await you, offering a tangible piece of the province's cultural wealth.
This tour is not just a trip to places of interest, but a deep immersion in the essence of a city that celebrates its heritage, its people and its traditions with pride and beauty.
Overnight in Salta: Hotel Altos de Balcarce, Hotel del Antiguo Convento, Legadi Mítico (or similar).
Meals Included: none.
The endless white world of the Salinas Grandes is at the center of this excursion, which starts in Salta and takes National Route 9 to Purmamarca after taking the RN 52.
The Hill of the Seven Colors, the church of Santa Rosa de Lima (whose origins date back to 1648) and the colorful artisanal market in the central square are the town's most important attractions. After crossing them, we set off to Las Salinas through the Cuesta de Lipán, a serpentine paved road that reaches 4170 meters above sea level in the Alto El Morado area. From here you descend to the Puna, a long high plain located around 3500 meters above sea level.
The Salinas Grandes, which were recently included among the Seven Natural Wonders of Argentina, constitute a place of singular beauty, with their immaculately white surface that contrasts with the intense blue sky. There you can observe the salt extraction process and also the work of local artisans who make sculptures with the same material. After lunch in Purmamarca, you return to Salta along the ledge, the route that passes through a dense sector of yungas dotted with some reservoirs.
Overnight in Purmamarca: Casa de Piedra, Colores de Purmamarca, La Comarca (or similar).
Meals Included: Breakfast.
Embark on a journey through La Quebrada, a place declared a World Heritage Site, where the breathtaking landscapes and colors of the hills are combined with the equally colorful cultures that inhabit this area. This trip is an opportunity to experience social contact and immerse yourself in ancient heritage. The tour begins with the arrival to the town of Purmamarca to admire the majestic Hill of the Seven Colors.
Then, we will continue to the town of Tilcara. Afterwards, the tour will continue to Huacalera, where you will cross the Tropic of Capricorn pass and you can see the impressive Cerro de la Pollera de la Colla. We will visit the Church of Uquía, where there are the paintings of the Arcabuceran Angels, an important work of art of the Cuzco school in the region. The tour will end in Humahuaca, where you can see the majestic Cathedral and the Monument to Independence (El Indio) by the sculptor Soto Avenaño. After lunch, you will return to the starting point while watching the impressive Painter's Palette that frames the town of Maimará. This tour lasts a full day and is available every day.
Overnight in Salta.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
When you arrive at Salta Airport, our shuttle will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the city. Look for the sign with your name on the way out of the airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast.
