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3 Day Tour from Salta to Cachi, Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes
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The Experience
What your day looks like
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.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Quebrada de Escoipe: Drive through the scenic Quebrada de Escoipe
- Cuesta del Obispo: Conquer the winding Cuesta del Obispo for stunning views
- La Piedra del Molino: Stop at the dramatic La Piedra del Molino
- Los Cardones National Park: Pass through the vast and iconic Cardones cactus forest
- Cachi: Stroll through the colonial streets and mansions of Cachi
- Purmamarca & 7 Colors Hill: Explore Purmamarca and its famous Hill of 7 Colors
- Capture the beauty of the white salt flats and visit Purmamarca's craft market
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Salta
Sightseeing. Welcome to Argentina! We leave Salta through the Lerma Valley towards the south of the province until we reach the town of El Carril to turn west and begin heading towards the Quebrada del Escoipe and the first dream landscapes. We have technical stops along the way so passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack. Spot the Imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park. Leaving the fertile Valley of Lerma behind, you ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and then continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park. Visit grocers and pass through the town where peppers are dried on the side of the road.
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Salta
Leisure. Cachi We arrive at noon at the colonial town of Cachi and we will have 2 hours free to have lunch and tour this unique town in northern Argentina. Its cobbled streets with its adobe and cobblestone houses allow you to witness a place left in time, which maintains its primordial essence. In these 2 free hours, you can tour these 10 blocks by 10 blocks that the town offers and try its gastronomic variety native to the region. Then we meet again with the guide to begin the return to Salta. Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
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Salta
Overnight.
Day 2
Humahuaca
Sightseeing at Cerro de los Siete Colores. Humahuaca 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. Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies. We visit the hill of the 7 colors, one of the most characteristic towns of the Humahuaca ravine.
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Tilcara
Sightseeing at Pucará de Tilcara. Tilcara & Beyond Visit to the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located, Visit to the village church and the ceramics factory. Two free hours in the iconic town of La Quebrada to have lunch and tour the town. Photographic visit to the Palettes of the Painter. Photographic visit to the Tropic of Capricorn. Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.
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Salta
Sightseeing at Quebrada de Humahuaca. We return to the city of Salta crossing the last part 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.
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Salta
Overnight.
Day 3
Purmamarca
Leisure at Quebrada de Humahuaca. Purmamarca We will leave from the city of Salta, leaving through the central access of the city, taking the RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, through the RN 34. Later we enter the province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, passing through picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcán (technical stop) and Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores. We make a small technical stop so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy some type of snack. First stop in the town of Purmamarca to have a panoramic photo from the route, in front of the town, since the position of the sun in the morning radically changes its colors. In this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.
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Salta
Sightseeing at Cuesta de Lipán. Cuesta de Lipán We enter the incredible Cuesta de Lipán, where we will take 4,170 meters above sea level and we will be able to 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.
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Salta
Sightseeing at Salinas Grandes. Salinas Grandes 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 incredible photos in this huge salt flat in northern Argentina. We return to Purmamarca and they will be able to enjoy 2 free hours to tour the beautiful town and have lunch. Imposing hill of 7 colors nestled in the heart of town with its narrow, cobbled streets and adobe and mud houses.
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Salta
Thank you for visiting! We return to the city of Salta crossing the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way in case you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle All Fees and Taxes Entrance to Los Cardones National Park We visit all the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca We visit the town of Purmamarca, La Cuesta de Lípan, and Salinas Grandes
Not Included
Lunch, In each town each day, you will have 2 hours free to have lunch Entrance to locals in Salinas Grandes
What to Bring
Public transportation nearby Infants must sit on laps Passport required
Restrictions
Not suitable for pets
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up is between 07:00 a.m. to 07:45 a.m. within a range of 15 blocks from Plaza 9 de Julio.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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