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2 Day Tour from Salta to Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 23

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

We will be visiting a destination recognized as a Natural and Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO), discovering incredible landscapes and monuments, towns, and cultures. We will visit unique towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of the 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter's Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress) whose ruins have been partially destroyed. 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 from Salta will allow you to discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and shop for souvenirs at the famous Purmamarca crafts market. Let yourself be surprised by natural wonders. Look for colorful crafts at the Purmamarca market on this excursion.

THE ENTRANCE TO THE SALINAS GRANDES IS SEPARATE, IT IS PAID TO LOCALS OF THE REGION.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Humahuaca⌄

    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

    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.

    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.

  2. 2Salinas Grandes⌄

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

What's included

  • ✓We visit all the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
  • ✓All Fees and Taxes
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓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

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 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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