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About Salta 

This is a city located in the north of the Argentine Republic, its capital has the same name. This province stands out for its geography populated by hills and mountains, being on one side of the Andes Mountains.

It is one of the most beautiful tourist sites in Northwest Argentina. Its beautiful colonial architecture stands out among the groves at the foot of the mountain range. It is called "Salta, la linda" for its natural beauty and unique geography. With the picturesque friendship of the Quechua inhabitants, who have populated this area before the arrival of the Spaniards, with their traditions and beautiful handicrafts and fabrics made on a loom, they are something worth enjoying.

Conoce Salta, Argentina

A bit of the history of Salta:

At the end of the 16th century there were only three Spanish towns in northwestern Argentina. The territory of what is now known as Salta, was established as an obligatory step to access the Viceroyalty of Peru. That was bringing some merchants, and stallholders who settled for commercial purposes. Later, they bought land and some inhabitants settled for specific commercial purposes such as the extraction and marketing of certain minerals that are very abundant in the area.

In Salta, Martín Miguel de Güemes stood out as a great soldier who defended this land against the invaders, giving his life, to achieve freedom.

At the beginning of the 20th century, the beauty of the place was already widely spread, so although it has few inhabitants, Salta is dedicated to tourism.

Salta was the birthplace of great artists, mainly musicians and poets who made it a bohemian and attractive place.

The excellent Salta wine:

In this excellent topography, with its arid climate, it has a unique variety of vines, which gave rise to the excellent Torrontés de Salta wine. This variety of grapes requires a very special climate and extraordinary care. However, his vintages are internationally famous.

El Cafayate is the ideal place to visit if you want to know, taste and learn about this Salta wine. Its landscapes surprise with the enormous rock formations of bright and intense colors, located in the Calchaquí valley it has a beautiful cathedral and a craft market worth visiting.

The Tour to visit the plantations and wineries, part of the city of Salta. It is an all day ride. Transportation is offered to and from the hotel, there are bilingual guides. In the winery, wine tasting is offered, explaining the unique properties of this plant variety that offers such good harvests. The tour takes place every day, departing at 7 am and lasts approximately 10 hours.

The incredible fact that a wine of such good quality is produced in this arid landscape is something extraordinary. A wine festival is held annually, where visitors from all over the country and the world come together to enjoy such an entertaining festival.

The Salt Flats of Salta:

This is a natural deposit of salt, of amazing beauty, where the sky is reflected on the magnificent salt surface of more than 10,000 hectares at an altitude of 3,400 meters above sea level. The salt mirror, amazes by acting like a mirror, reflecting everything. The sunset is one of the most beautiful moments to see in the salt flats of Salta.

In previous centuries it was heavily exploited commercially. It has an extremely dry climate so travelers can take a break and take in the most amazing views imaginable.

The tour has a transfer from the hotel to the center of Salta, there are bilingual guides that will accompany the travelers at all times. On this same tour, you will visit the Quebrada del Toro and Santa Rosa de Tastil, a very close town that will delight guests. San Antonio de Cobres is also visited, a place full of magic and surprises, at more than 3,700 meters above sea level. This typical mountain town is very close to the Train to the Clouds.

This tour takes place every day of the week, starting at 7 am. It is a tour where the photo machine should not be missing, because the views are overwhelming.

Salinas de Salta en Argentina

Humahuaca:

This cultural tour, amazing for the history and tradition that fills each space, extending to pre-Columbian periods, surprises for having hosted cultural activities in the North of Argentina.

This Quebrada has been a communication channel for hundreds of years, communicating completely different territories and cultures, but which traded, then taking the riches from the north to the oceans and from the Andes to the rest of the country.

Declared a World Heritage Site, its beauty is impressive. The tour departs from the city of Salta, every day from 7 am. It lasts approximately 10 hours, since not only the Quebrada de Humahuaca is visited, but also the many interesting, native and unique towns of the place. There are bilingual guides who will explain the wonders that the traveler will see, such as the unusual Hill of 7 colors, which seems to be painted with a giant brush, with stripes of colors, indicating the different eras of these rock formations in an unprecedented way.

Train to the Clouds:

As its name suggests, this is one of the highest trains on the planet, running at more than 4,200 meters above sea level. The amazement of the traveler as he ascends and crosses the clouds, to later see them below the train and between them enjoy an incredible view of the landscape of Salta from above, is the most exciting part of this trip.

Seeing the different towns of the Puna from above, surrounded by clouds, is something of such beauty that it will remain etched in your memory. For this trip there is a round trip bus to San Antonio de los Cobres, where the trip begins and ends at the La Polvorilla viaduct. There are bilingual guides who accompany and support travelers. This tour takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the bus leaves at 7 am and the pass lasts approximately 14 hours.

Travelers are advised to be careful, especially those with high blood pressure, due to the high altitude at which the train travels. It is advisable to wear warm clothing and stay well hydrated. The cost of the tour does not include meals or admission to the Museums, so it is advisable to bring some money for any extra expenses. On the Tren a las Nubes, each passenger is allowed to carry a handbag weighing less than 23 Kg, as excess weight is charged.

Los Cardones National Park:

This amazing place has the largest variety of cacti, thorny and succulent plants, being the cardón the one that predominates in the place and from it it receives its name.

This Thistle is a species that can live between 250 to 300 years, with a height of more than three meters, this species surprises, since having been on the verge of extinction, this unique National Park protects and cares for it. The views and panoramic views of this park delight all photography enthusiasts, in addition to leaving an indelible mark on memories, in this arid terrain, with its slender and upright thorny figures, standing out among the mountains and the deep blue from the sky.

This tour is one of the most recommended, always with the best bilingual guides. This pass includes visits to several nearby towns, with their handicraft markets, squares, churches and historical monuments.

Parque nacional los Cardones en Salta

Balcarce Street:

This stands out for being a center for musical gatherings, its excellent restaurants and folk music centers. Always immersed in music, it offers the traveler evenings of great fun with the best food, excellent Torrontés wine and a wide variety of shows that take place in this street populated by colonial houses, with its beautiful lamps of more than a century. lighting for walkers.

Cable car of San Bernardo de Salta:

This tourist attraction was founded at the end of the 20th century and delights all visitors. It consists of twenty cabins with a capacity of 4 to 6 people each. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Salta from the Lerma Valley. It also has attractions for children, areas specially designed to take pictures, there are beautiful craft stalls, surrounded by green spaces very well organized for recreation.

Tours in Salta:

We have countless tours and organized walks so that each of the travelers can fully enjoy the exquisite beauty of this unparalleled landscape.

The City Tour is wonderful, going through this ancient city, its magnificent architecture and its historical monuments. The emblematic Monument to Martín Miguel de Güemes, national hero, highly revered throughout Salta, for his courage and determination to defend this wild and dry landscape that has given birth to the best artists in Argentina.

About Jujuy 

This province located in the northwest of Argentina presents the most amazing landscapes you can imagine. The natural wonders and its ancient culture are like a magnet that attracts thousands of tourists to visit such beautiful places.

The countless festivities and especially the Day of the Pachamama make Jujuy a nucleus of enjoyment of everything that it presents in its cultural heritage and in its impressive nature.

Viajar a Jujuy

To know the history of Jujuy:

The capital city was founded in 1561, shortly after King Felipe II of Spain delimited its territory and united it to the Viceroyalty of Peru. This territory was occupied by original peoples such as the Aymaras, Quechuas, Ocloyas and Jujuyes who presented a strong resistance to the European occupation, reaching the point that this resistance of the Omaguacas together with the Diaguitas led to a war against the invader, causing the Spaniards blocked the way by founding San Salvador de Jujuy in 1563 on the site where the well-known Plaza de Belgrano is currently located, one of the historical tourist sites par excellence in the city.

In 1776, when the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata was created, Jujuy was definitively incorporated into its territory together with the provinces of Tucumán and Salta, from which it would separate in the 19th century, becoming independent as a sovereign province.

The incredible geography of Jujuy:

Due to its proximity to the Andes Mountains, its highest hill is around 6,000 meters high, while its plains are about 500 meters above sea level.

It has a humid and warm climate, almost tropical in some areas, however, the thermal amplitude is notable when the sun goes down, so it is recommended that visitors wear coats for the night. Jujuy is the Argentine province that presents the greatest diversity of climates in its territory, which has influenced the natural emergence of multiple ecosystems.

Possessing incredibly colorful and beautiful places, such as the Humahuaca ravine that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, its natural beauty together with its cultural wealth make it the most outstanding place to visit.

The Valley of the Moon in Jujuy:

This amazing valley, almost 800 meters high, is an arid place without vegetation, which contributed to the erosion that will act, discovering its components. It is made up of clay, basalt, gray and black lava, which over thousands of years have been sculpted with the most varied and strange shapes. However, it is a true explosion of colors since the various minerals that make up this soil have been exposed. This enchanted place can be visited throughout the year, however, it must be taken into account that, during the winter, between the months of June and August, temperatures are very low. Visitors are recommended to wear a coat even in the summer months since, due to the aridity of the place, the temperature can drop a lot at night. Of course, it is also ideal to wear comfortable shoes to fully enjoy trekking activities. There are very good local guides that will accompany the travelers at all times.

To visit in Jujuy: Pucará de Tilcara

The name Pucará comes from Quechua and means Fortification. Pucará de Tilcara is one of the many towns in Jujuy that were founded in pre-Hispanic times, along the Quebrada. It is located on top of a hill. It is estimated that its establishment occurred more than 3000 years ago. This site stands out for its cultural heritage and the spectacular beauty of its stone and mud constructions.

The Devil's Throat, a place full of beauty in Jujuy:

Along the Tilcara path, you reach the Devil's Throat, where you can enjoy large stone cliffs where erosion has left its mark, making a hole from which a huge waterfall pours that marks the end of the journey. Just a few kilometers away from the city of Tilcara, Jujuy has this natural tourist center that especially attracts visitors who enjoy hiking and climbing. The visit can also be made in vehicles, always with specialized guides. Visitors are recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing to fully enjoy this waterfall that has a drop of more than 17 meters. Ideal for taking amazing views of nature's handiwork.

Potrero de Yala Park in Jujuy:

A little more than 25 kilometers from San Salvador de Jujuy, in the vicinity of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, is this park, which has more than 4,000 hectares and is located at an altitude of almost 1,500 meters above sea level.

Originally this place was dedicated to trout farming, but when the 21st century began it was declared a Protected Park, due to the variety of birds that inhabit the dense grove that surrounds the lake.

Walking and hiking are practiced here, this place is also very visited by photographers and bird lovers, since its fauna and vegetation form an ideal landscape for the best photographs.

Discovering Jujuy in a new way:

Currently, the new way of doing a tour in Jujuy by bicycle has been introduced, traveling through the infinite network of roads that it has, you can visit different places on a bicycle tour where you will be accompanied by expert guides at all times.

There are tours of 2 hours, 5 hours and up to 4 days, ideal for camping and connecting with nature, uniting the activity with the culture of the place and the enjoyment of the trip on two wheels.

Knowledge of bicycle driving is required, although there are different levels of difficulty on these tours, it is an ideal challenge for expert riders to dare to climb 4,000 meters in height on this formidable journey.

Las Maderas de Jujuy dam:

This dam has an artificial lake of more than 960 hectares, which makes it the ideal place for lovers of sport fishing.

Windsurfing, boat rides, canoeing and water skiing are also practiced here. This place concentrates so many activities that it is special for those who are looking for some action to clear their minds on their vacations. The multiple activities that take place in the lake area will surprise you. Ideal for camping for a few days among the profuse vegetation of the place with its characteristic fauna, very showy, making it an attractive walk to take into account.

Horseback riding tour in Jujuy:

Rarely is Jujuy associated with the possibility of horseback riding, however, its great history of gaucho culture makes Jujuy a magnificent place to enjoy a good horse and take a tour visiting the different towns, while admiring the landscape, the pre-Hispanic culture that you will discover on these paths as old as they are charming.

There are tours of different degrees of difficulty, some lasting no more than 5 hours and others lasting three days. The visitor is required to have knowledge of riding and how to handle horses. At all times there are specialized guides who know the most beautiful nooks and crannies to visit.

Cerro de los Siete Colores:

The visit is inevitable if you travel to Jujuy. The erosion that this hill has suffered for millennia has exposed the different layers of minerals that make it up. So it looks as if different layers of colors have been dumped so uniformly that it is clearly distinguished as very marked lines in seven different colors that come from marine sediments that were deposited millions of years ago and each strip makes us clearly notice the different eras that have passed and formed this wonderful show.

This hill can be seen from several points, which can be accessed by vehicle or on one of the trekking, hiking, biking or horseback riding tours.

Conoce Jujuy

Festivities in Jujuy:

This province stands out for the festivities that it carries out annually, in which the celebration of the day of the Pachamama stands out, which takes place on the first of August. This ancient tradition is a tribute to Mother Earth, which the native peoples venerated as the giver of life.

Traditional drinks and offerings are offered to Mother Earth, thanking everything that she has given to human beings forever. This moving festivity is enhanced by the dances and songs that are dedicated to the Pachamama.

Visit Jujuy:

This trip will be one of your best choices, from being able to walk on the back of llamas, to windsurfing or hiking, camping, horseback riding, biking and sport fishing, enjoying the wonderful nature and the ancient culture that prevails in Jujuy, they will be a unforgettable that will perish in your memory as something invaluable.

See in person the beauty of this arid area that exposes the passage of eons of time on our planet, and that has been inhabited by ancient cultures, enjoy its traditional dishes and a good glass of "Chicha", a drink traditional that is prepared especially for Pachamama, is something that you will really enjoy and will provide you with the rest that you are looking for as well as you can also choose the adventures that you like the most.


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