North End of Route 40

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1San Salvador de Jujuy - Santa Catalina⌄

   We will cross the Quebrada de Humahuaca observing hills of colors and historic towns.

   Border border between argentrina and Bolivia.

   The Santa Catalina chapel of Siena of the 18th century will be observed. They can sit on the Lovers' balcony, watching beautiful panoramic views of the town and the river.

   Overnight: Night at Hostería Don Clemente in Santa Catalina.

2. 2Santa Catalina - Cusi Cusi⌄

   Visit to the Farallón of the town of Cabrería, near the border with Bolivia.

   There will be a boxed ravine, with cardones and forests of queñoas, we will pass through the river bed, with imposing walls. Oasis in the landscape of the Puna.

   Colored hills will be seen in the middle of a lunar landscape. Better known as Mars Valley.

   Overnight: Night at Hostería "El Rincón de Cusi Cusi".

3. 3Cusi Cusi - Susques⌄

   Colored hills, town of colonial architecture. landscape product of volcanic eruptions in the mountain range.

   Broken with geological formations and colors. landscape of volcanic origin. Snowy Hills: granada hill, Ramada Hill. a pre-Hispanic chulpa will be observed in a place known as Abra de Lagunas.

   A mining complex that extracts lead, silver and copper will be observed.

   Overnight: Night at Hostería La Vkicuñita in Susques.

4. 4Susques - San Salvador de Jujuy⌄

   Visit to the oldest chapel in northern Argentina, late 16th century. Wall paintings will be observed. Visit to the San Roque Oratory, located in the local cemetery.

   A reserve of rock art with petroglyphs and paintings made before the arrival of the Spaniards will be observed. Visit the path of the Stone Map.

   Visit to the Salinas Grandes. A salt mine located 8 km from the route will be observed. The salineros will show us the salt extraction work. Visit to an eye of water in the middle of the salt flats. This experience is accompanied by a local guide.