Salta: 2-Day Guided Tours of Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes

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ID: GYG1501992-2294196
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Country: Argentina

Duration: 2 days


Description

• Journey through the Quebrada de Humahuaca. • Purmamarca and its multicolored hill. • Marvel at the Salinas Grandes salt flats. • Crossing the Cuesta de Lipán. • Experience local traditions and flavors.
Join us for two full days to explore this stunning Andean corridor, recognized worldwide by UNESCO for its invaluable cultural, archaeological, and landscape heritage. A journey designed to immerse you in the authenticity of northern Argentina, where time seems to stand still among multicolored mountains and living traditions.

Day 1: Mosaic of Andean Villages and Colors
We'll start the journey to Purmamarca, a picturesque village guarded by the legendary Cerro de los Siete Colores (Hill of Seven Colors), an unforgettable visual spectacle. Following the course of the valley, we'll see Maimará and the breathtaking natural canvas of the Painter's Palette. We'll then arrive in Tilcara to explore one of the most picturesque and largest villages in La Quebrada.

We'll then stop in Huacalera to see the "imaginary line" where the Tropic of Capricorn passes, rounding off the day in the legendary town of Humahuaca, the epicenter of Andean tradition with its historic architecture and colorful streets.

Day 2: The White Desert of the Puna
We'll venture into the immensity of the Salinas Grandes, a dazzling expanse of salt at high altitude that offers an infinite horizon and a breathtaking play of light.

Throughout the trip, you'll have time to explore local markets, savor typical flavors of the region, and share moments with indigenous communities that proudly preserve their ancestral roots.

Highlights

  • Journey through the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
  • Marvel at the Salinas Grandes salt flats.
  • Crossing over the Cuesta de Lipán.
  • Experience local traditions and flavors.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The service includes pickup, except during very busy tourist seasons when we need to use a large bus. In that case, we will ask passengers to come to a central meeting point.

We need the passport or ID card of everyone in the booking in order to confirm the sightseeing tour as usual.
INCLUDED
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Humahuaca Gorge
  • Salinas Grandes
NOT INCLUDED
  • Meal
  • Beverages
  • Gratuity
  • Entrance fee
  • Photos

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.