Welcome to Buenos Aires. It's a vibrant city where the European cultures and the latino spirit amalgamate and create something lively. Our representatives will welcome you as you exit the airport and you will be driven through the city to your hotel.
In the afternoon we will go for a quick tour of "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires. The tour begins with a tour of 9 de Julio Avenue, one of the widest avenues in the world, where you can find the symbol of the city: the Obelisk. You will stop at Plaza de Mayo, where you will visit the Casa Rosada, it is popularly known the presidential palace, and the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral, with its incredible neoclassical façade and the mausoleum of the national hero General San Martin. You will also visit the squares San Martin, Alvear, and Plaza del Congreso. Furthermore, you stop at important avenues, like Corrientes, Av. De Mayo, and many others. Important areas of the city like La Boca, San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta and the most modern: Puerto Madero are also a part of the tour. Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.After having breakfast at the hotel, your chauffeur will drive you to the airport for your flight to Tucumán. Our representative will receive you in Tucumán and you will be guided to your hotel.
In the afternoon, we will go for a city tour of San Miguel de Tucumán. A tour of the roots of the modern history of Argentina. We will help you understand the basics of those decisive moments in Argentinian history. You will visit: The Plaza Independencia and surroundings: Government House, Temple St. Francis Cathedral, Calle San Martín 400, La Merced Church and Tucumán MUSEUM Historic House. We will also visit the Parque 9 de Julio, and the Sugar Industry Museum. Around the Plaza Urquiza: the Legislature, the Casino, the Teatro San Martin and the National College. The tour will also take us through Yerba Buena, Garden City, wooded residential area. Overnight stay in San Miguel de Tucumán.After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and will take Route 307 that will mark the ascent to the valleys. The road goes through the Quebrada Los Sosa River and stops at the monument "El Indio". We will be also visiting the prehistoric menhirs and the picturesque town of Tafi del Valle. The RP 307 passes through the Valleys Calchaquies in pronounced zigzag and through the "Little Hell", at 3,042m in Amaicha Valley.
After the junction with Route 40, the Sacred City of Quilmes breaks left. At the foot of the hill can be seen the reconstruction of the residential area, topped by a fortress on the top and two forts on both sides. We travel on foot what was the last bastion of resistance to the advancing Aboriginal Spanish. The legendary Route 40 is lost in the valley heading north, but not before passing by Colalao Valley. In the afternoon we reach Cafayate, land of sun and good wine welcomes us with grape crops arbors and trellises. Overnight stay in Cafayate.We are on an idyllic tour today. We will go for a wine tour in Cafayate. The trip to Cachi is a beautiful combination between Quebradas and Valleys, from where you can have a breathtaking view of Los Cardones National Park and surroundings. The trip begins in the Lerma Valley until El Carril, continuing to Chicoana. You enter the Quebrada de Los Laureles and soon you reach Quebrada de Escoipe and then Cuesta del Obispo. The road then takes abundant curves from where it is possible to enjoy a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley. At Piedra del Molino you reach 3.384 meters above the sea level, the highest spot in the trip. Soon Los Cardones National Park is crossed by the straight line of Tin-Tin, ancient Inca's road. Arriving at Cachi, a panoramic view of the Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta is observed. Finally, we reach the town of Cachi where the Archaeological Museum and the Church are for special visits. In the afternoon we return to Salta through the same route.
Overnight stay at Salta.Today we take a tour around Salta, visiting the most popular spots of the city: The Cathedral where General Güemes, the patriotic hero rests; Cultural Center America, Historical Museum of the North with exhibitions of sacred art and rooms dedicated to old traditional families of Salta, San Francisco Church, San Bernardo Convent and the monument to General Güemes. We ascend to San Bernardo Hill to enjoy the panoramic view of the city.
After a visit to Batalla de Salta Monument and 20 de Febrero Park, we go towards the outskirts and visit a summer village called San Lorenzo, characterized by the subtropical microclimate and lastly a visit to the artisan market where craftsmen of the entire province showcase their original crafts. Overnight stay in Salta.After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head towards Purmamarca. We will be taking the most amazing train in the world, reaching the clouds at 4,200 feet in a distance of 434 km (return trip). It is one of the three world's highest railway, which runs through the vertiginous mountains of the Andes. It runs through a part of the city of Salta, passes through the Valle de Lerma, enters the Quebrada del Toro and finally reaches La Puna. Called Train to the Cloud, because of its high altitude, clouds are often seen under bridges and around slopes. During the journey, the train crosses 29 bridges, 21 tunnels, 13 viaducts, 2 " rollers" and 2 zigzags. Throughout the tour, there are two stops: one in San Antonio station of the Coppers, and the other, on the viaduct The Polvorilla. From “La Polvorilla” station we will continue by Bus to Salt Flats and finally to Purmamarca village.
Overnight stay in Purmamarca village.After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, we will be visiting Quebrada de Humahuaca which has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This heavenly landscape of colorful hills is home to a variety of diverse, well-preserved cultures.
The journey leaves from Purmamarca Village. From Purmamargca, the trip continues towards the town of Tilcara where you visit the ancient ruins of Pucará, the Archaeological Museum, and Huacalera, and then you cross the Capricorn Tropic, from where the colors of La Pollera del Coya Hill can be seen. You visit Uquía and its church, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels, important vestige in the zone of the Cuzqueña School are kept. Arrival to Humahuaca will be at noon; this town has an important Church and the Independence Monument. After lunch you'll observe, from the route, La Paleta del Pintor framing the town of Maimara. You continue to San Salvador de Jujuy where the Flag Hall and the Cathedral, characterized by its pulpit carved in wood and gold and the statues of Lola Mora are visited. Finally, you return to Salta through National Route Nº 9 of abundant subtropical vegetation. The last stretch is: El Abra of Santa Laura, observing La Cienaga dam, Las Maderas and Campo Alegre and returning to Salta through Vaqueros. Overnight stay in Salta.Today we will be exploring Salta and the nearby regions. The trip to Cachi is a beautiful combination between Quebradas and Valleys and you can have a breathtaking view of Los Cardones National Park surroundings. The trip begins in the Lerma Valley until El Carril, continuing to Chicoana. You enter the Quebrada de Los Laureles and soon to the Quebrada de Escoipe. As you reach Cuesta del Obispo the road will have abundant curves from where it is possible to enjoy a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley. We will be ascending up to Piedra del Molino, 3.384 meters above the sea level, the highest spot in the trip. Soon Los Cardones National Park is crossed by the straight line of Tin-Tin, ancient Inca's road. When we arrive at Cachi, a panoramic view of the Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta can be enjoyed. In the town of Cachi, we will be visiting the Archaeological Museum and the Church. You´ll return to Salta through the same route by the evening.
Overnight stay in Salta.In the morning we will be departing from Salta by flight. After reaching Buenos Aires, you will be transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon or evening, you may simply relax contemplating the wonderful expedition in the Argentinian Andes; or you are always welcome to contact our representative for some suggested city tours or visits.
Overnight stay in Buenos Aires.Thank you so much for joining us in such an adventure in the Andes. We are looking forward to hitting the roads soon with you all. But for now Adiós Amigos.
Our chauffeaur willl drop you at the airport and wish you have a safe and pleasant flight back home.
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every moment will someday make you look back and want to experience it all over again.
