Cafayate, Hornocal and Salinas : Andean Trails

A rugged mountainous landscape with red rock formations and a winding road. 1

A traditional market with colorful textiles and goods displayed outside a building. 2

Cafayate, Hornocal and Salinas : Andean Trails

By La Quebrada Turismo

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3d
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Overview

This three-day trip invites you to discover the best of northern Argentina. On the first day you will tour the spectacular Quebrada de las Conchas until you reach Cafayate, land of the sun, wine and vineyards, surrounded by natural formations such as La Garganta del Diablo and El Amfiteatro. On the second day you will explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy, visiting emblematic towns such as Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca, as well as ascending by 4x4 to the imposing Cerro de 14 Colores (Hornocal). Finally, the third day will take you to the Salinas Grandes, an immense white desert of salt, with stops in Purmamarca and its famous Cerro de los Siete Colores. An ideal tour for those looking to combine nature, culture and the most amazing landscapes of northwest Argentina.

Activity location

Valle de Lerma
- Region Saltena
- Salta, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

Valle de Lerma
- Region Saltena
- Salta, Argentina

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Cafayate, Hornocal and Salinas : Andean Trails

3d
English

Pickup included

Languages available

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€105.54 x 1 Adult€105.54

Total

Until Sun, 26 Jul

What's included, what's not

Visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca and Serranías del Hornocal and its magnificent hill of 14 colours
Entrance fee
Visit to the Quebrada de las Conchas and entrance to a winery with wine tasting.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit Purmamarca with its 7 colours hill and Salinas Grandes
Lunch

Know before you book

- Public transport options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Autumn away

6 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Valle de Lerma

3h
Admission ticket included

Visit to the wine centre 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)

Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

2h
Admission ticket included

Erosion in the region has formed a succession of natural wonders such as the Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon. The Amphitheatre (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 multicoloured formations caused by the erosion of wind and water such as the Devil's Throat, The Amphitheatre, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, etc.

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.

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)

Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

2h
Admission ticket included

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.

Valle de Lerma

2h
Admission ticket included

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.

Day 2: Oven

11 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

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.

Volcan

Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.

Purmamarca

We visit the hill of 7 colours, one of the most characteristic villages of the gulch of Humahuaca.

Tilcara

Visit the town of Tilcara, where the Pucará is located.

Uquia

Visit to the village church and ceramic factory.

Serranias Del Hornocal

2h
Admission ticket included

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.

Humahuaca

20 minutes in the village of Humahuaca to explore and visit before returning to Salta.

Las Paletas Del Pintor

15m
Admission ticket included

Photographic visit to the Painter's Palettes

Tropico de Capricornio

15m
Admission ticket included

Photo Tour of the Tropic of Capricorn

Tumbaya

Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.

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.

Day 3: Salinas Grandes

7 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

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.

Tumbaya

We make a small technical stop so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy some kind of snack.

Purmamarca

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 colours. At this first stop we will be approximately 20 minutes.

Cuesta de Lipan

1h
Admission ticket included

We enter the incredible Lipan Hill, where we will take 4,170 metres above sea level and can appreciate its spectacular flora and fauna. It is a winding high mountain road, majestic with its green and brown colours showing us the beautiful landscapes of the puna.

Salinas Grandes

1h
Admission ticket included

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.)

The Hill of Seven Colors

2h
Admission ticket included

We return to Purmamarca and you can enjoy 2 hours free to tour the beautiful village and have lunch. Impressive hill of 7 colours nestled in the heart of the village with its narrow and cobbled streets and houses of adobe and mud.

Salta

Location

Activity location

Valle de Lerma
- Region Saltena
- Salta, Argentina

Meeting/Redemption Point

Valle de Lerma
- Region Saltena
- Salta, Argentina

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