Cafayate, Hornocal and Salinas : Andean Trails

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Fall away
6 stops
1
Valle de Lerma
Visit to the wine center of the province, crossing La Quebrada de Las Conchas. Route : National Route 68 (Wine Route); Lerma Valley (Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, La Viña (technical stop)
3 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
Erosion in the region has formed a succession of natural wonders such as the Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon. The Amphitheater (with perfect natural acoustics). The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles. Gradually, the aridity of the landscape is replaced by large tracts of vineyards until you reach one of the most outstanding regions within the Calchaquíes Valleys: Cafayate, a village of single-storey houses between colonial and baroque of the late 19th century. Quebrada de las Conchas : More than 10 stops in multicolored formations caused by the erosion of wind and water such as the Devil's Throat, The Amphitheater, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, etc.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Cafayate
n Cafayate you will have the opportunity to visit a winery and taste the best wines in the area. Although the region always refers to Torrontés, the place has a lot of hectares dedicated to red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat or Cabernet Sauvignon.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Cafayate
Visit the city of Cafayate and a winery. We will have 2 free hours in the city to have lunch and explore. Village of single-storey houses between colonial and baroque architecture of the late 19th century. (Lunch and drinks are NOT included in the price)
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
We returned to Salta along the Quebrada de las Conchas along Route 68, making the stops we missed on the outbound journey and touring this beautiful and unique landscape of Argentina.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Valle de Lerma
Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in La Viña or Talapampa to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Oven
11 stops
7
Salta
We leave from the city of Salta to San Salvador de Jujuy. We will have technical stops so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
8
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
We visit the hill of 7 colors, one of the most characteristic villages of the gulch of Humahuaca.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Visit the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Visit to the village church and ceramic factory.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Serranias Del Hornocal
Once you arrive in Uquía, you will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle where you will begin the road to Hornocal to enjoy these magnificent panoramic views. Back you make a stop in Humahuaca for 20 minutes. It is recommended to bring some lunch or something light for lunch as there is no time to stop at a restaurant in Humahuaca.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
20 minutes in the village of Humahuaca to explore and visit before returning to Salta.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
Photographic visit to the Painter's Palettes
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
15
Photo Tour of the Tropic of Capricorn
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
16
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
17
Salta
We return to the city of Salta through the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Salinas Grandes
7 stops
18
Salta
We will leave from the city of Salta, exiting through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, by the RN 34. Afterwards we enter the province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little bit of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcano (technical stop) and Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
19
We make a small technical stop so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy some kind of snack.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
First stop in the village of Purmamarca to have a panoramic photo of the route, in front of the village, as the position of the sun in the morning radically changes its colors. At this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
21
We enter the incredible Lipan Hill, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and can appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna. It is a winding high mountain road, majestic with its green and brown colors showing us the beautiful landscapes of the puna.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
We arrive at the third largest salt flat in Latin America where we will be between 45 minutes to 1 hour free, to be able to tour the salt pools, sculptures, salt restaurant and take amazing photos in this huge salt flat in northern Argentina. (Locals are paid $4000 Argentine pesos approx.)
1 hour • Admission ticket included
23
The Hill of Seven Colors
We return to Purmamarca and you can enjoy 2 hours free to tour the beautiful village and have lunch. Impressive hill of 7 colors nestled in the heart of the village with its narrow and cobbled streets and houses of adobe and mud.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
24
Salta
We return to the city of Salta through the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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