Curcuit adventure in northwest Argentina
2024
Northwest Argentina is an integral part of the Altiplano region. The high plains stretch between the Cordillera Occidental and the Cordillera Oriental of the Altiplano. Between Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Argentina, altitudes range from 3,300m to peaks of over 6,000m, offering striking and singular landscapes. While Peru's Lake Titicaca, Bolivia's Salar d'Uyuni and Chile's San Pedro de Atacama are renowned, Argentina's Altiplano is less well known. But wrongly so!
The north-west of Argentina is certainly the region that offers the greatest change of scenery. The western part of the region boasts breathtaking Andean landscapes such as salt deserts and the red mountains of the Quebrada de Cafayate, while the eastern part boasts mountain rainforest parks, subtropical vegetation and arid desert.
Come and enjoy unique experiences with your private chauffeur-guide!
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Off the beaten track, Culinary stay / Wine route.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car.
MAXTURISMO ARGENTINA
From 500€ à 2500€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Curcuit adventure in northwest Argentina - 5 days
Start of the road trip
Steps: Salta
Today, you meet your private guide and set off for Tilcara. Several stops are planned: Yangas, Tropic of Capricorn, the village of Humauaca, Uquia and a hike to las quebradas de los señoritas. You'll arrive in Tilcara in the late afternoon.
You will cover approximately 200km, with an average altitude of 2460 metres
Off to Purmamarca and the 7-colour mountain
Steps: Purmamarca
Morning departure from Tilcara for Purmamarca, on the way you'll visit the Diabl gorge and the painter's palette. Once there, you'll admire the famous 7-colour mountain
average altitude 2400 m
Large salt marshes
Steps: Salinas Grandes
Departing Purmamarca in the morning, we drive along the Lipan cuesta, a magnificent road offering breathtaking scenery. We'll visit the salinas and the village of san Antonio de Cobres. We spend the night in Salta
Discovering Cafayate
Steps: Cafayate
On this new day, you'll continue your journey along Route Nationale 40 to reach your next stop, a vineyard renowned worldwide for its spectacular altitude.
Along the way, you'll pass through Los Cardones National Park, with its giant cacti and surrealist western scenery, and visit Cachi, Molinos and the Quebarda de las flechas
You'll be able to take several breaks to enjoy this spectacle of nature. You'll then head for Cafayate, capital of Tonrrontès wine
Argentine wine tasting and return to Salta
Steps: Cafayate
For this new day, we invite you to set off in the morning to discover the Quebrada de las Conchas: one of the most arid yet spectacular landscapes in north-western Argentina. The river of the same name has played an active role in the creation of the canyon, and the winds have enabled the erosion and formation of these extraordinary natural sculptures
On this walk, let your imagination run wild as you bring these magical mountains to life. Some of these rocks have even been given names for their incredible appearance: you'll see La Ventana (window), El Sapo (toad) and Los Castillos (castles). But above all, the craziest are the Garganta del Diablo and the Anfiteatro. You'll criss-cross these roads at an altitude of 2,000 m, and take in the sights on your last day in the Cafayate region. Return to Salta early afternoon.
