NORTE ARGENTINO
It is a historical-geographical region of Argentina, being integrated by the provinces of: Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán, Catamarca, La Rioja and Santiago del Estero. It occupies just over 20% of the national territory. Its tourist epicenter, in this case the City of Salta Capital, is located about 1450km to the Northwest of the City of Buenos Aires.
The NOA is characterized by its extraordinary landscapes that are often contrasted: thus, Andean mountain ranges and foothills bordering on 6000 m asl can be found, as extensive flat areas and very few km away if you go from east to west (or vice versa), extremely desert like the Puna de Atacama topped by high mountains that are always snow-capped called nevados (such as the Nevado de Cachi) and extremely humid areas of dense tropical and subtropical jungles such as the Yungas (historically known in Argentina as Tucumanooranense). They usually communicate going down from north to south or from northwest to southeast to these different regions through huge ravines such as Humahuaca and El Toro.
It is one of the most beautiful landscape and cultural regions, where you will be able to glimpse its majesty and immerse yourself in the culture of the people of northern Argentina.
WE OFFER
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Round trip flights from Buenos Aires to Salta
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Round trip transfer from the airport to the hotel
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5 nights accommodation in Hotel ****
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Medical Insurance
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permanent coordinator
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3 Excursions included: 1) Train of the Clouds, 2) Quebrada de Humahuaca, 3) Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca
TRAIN OF THE CLOUDS
The High Mountain Train that ascends to 4,200 meters high, one of the three highest railways in the world, which crosses vertiginous mountains of the Andes Mountains among an amazing hidden nature.
This Tour begins at the train station in the city of Salta, which is located 10 blocks from the main square "9 de Julio", on Ameghino and Balcarce streets. Check-in begins at 6:00 am, since the first bus leaves at 6:20 am, while the last one leaves at 7:00 am.
National Route 51 is traveled, making some photographic stops such as Campo Quijano, Viaducto El Toro (Yacoraite formation), El Alfarcito, where they are offered a country breakfast. Then, following the same route until you reach the town of San Antonio de los Cobres, you arrive at the train station. At 12:00 p.m. The excursion begins on the train, heading to the emblematic work built by Engineer Maury, known as La Polvorilla Viaduct, which is located at a height of 4220 meters above sea level, where it reaches the highest point of the excursion. It is worth mentioning that throughout the excursion they are accompanied by a tour guide, who provides them with general information on the different places that are crossed. The formation of the train makes a stop at the Viaduct, a panoramic point, where passengers descend to take pictures of the area. The descent is approximately 20 minutes. Later, the return to the San Antonio de los Cobres station is done on the train, around 3:00 p.m. to take the buses that take you to the center of town. There, the meeting point with your guide is reported, they have around 1 hour and a half to get to know the town and have lunch in a restaurant near their meeting point. Finally, they board the bus to start the return by the same route, snack is provided in the afternoon. The return to the city of Salta is at 8:00 p.m. approximately.
THE MOST AMAZING TRAIN IN THE WORLD AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE, A MAGICAL WALK THROUGH THE CLOUDS
A ride through an impressive ravine, where colors predominate on the hills, thanks to thousands of years of oxidation of the minerals in them. The towns, landscapes, culture and its people are the main protagonists of this excursion.
This tour lasts approximately 12 hours. Leaving from the Hotel at 6:30 in the morning and we will return between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
We will travel to the city of Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, towards the outskirts of the province of Jujuy, just a few kilometers from the border with Bolivia. This excursion will allow us to appreciate the most impressive colors of the Argentine North, its culture, its unique towns and its people.
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 sister province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know the great Quebrada de Humahuaca, recognized for its imposing landscapes and its picturesque towns such as Volcán, 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 church of San Francisco de Paula is located, dating from the 17th century, where the ancient paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels reside, coming from Cuzco-Peru, painted at the time of colonization; Huacalera, where we step on the imaginary cut of the Tropic of Capricorn and finally, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará.
In Humahuaca it will be the longest stop time, where you can have lunch the best regional dishes where llama meat predominates and also get to know the town, where culture takes over the streets. Carnival is a main theme in this place, since it is the epicenter of this celebration. After lunch, we start our way back, alternating the stops.
During the tour there are stops to walk and take pictures!
QUEBRADA DE HUMAHUACA
SALINAS GRANDES Y
PURMAMARCA
A high altitude ride that takes us to see the most visited salt flat in the North of Argentina, passing through the most picturesque towns in the area. Delight your adventurous spirit with the most striking landscapes of the Argentine Puna.
This tour lasts approximately 12 hours. Leaving from the Hotel at 6:30/7 in the morning and we will return between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
We will travel to the Salinas Grandes, a territory shared between Salta and Jujuy; the best way is through the province of Jujuy. In this way, you will be able to enjoy the best landscapes at their best, where you will take incredible postcards!
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 sister province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to know a little piece of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, we will visit picturesque towns such as Yala, Volcán, Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores; 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; We arrive at the Salinas Grandes, where we can appreciate all its magnitude and take the most beautiful and creative selfies.
We return to the town of Purmamarca, where you can have lunch with the best regional dishes where llama meat predominates and also get to know the acclaimed town of Purmamarca, with its picturesque and rustic streets, with uphill paths. The guide will invite you to take a walk with him to see Paseo Los Colorados. After this, the way back is undertaken.
During the tour there are stops to walk and take pictures!
