The Best of the North Salta / Purmamarca / Molinos / Cafayate
The Best of the North
SELF
7 Days / 6 Nights
Salinas Grandes, Jujuy . Courtesy of Jujuy’s Tourism Secretary. PH Alberto Castagnolo
TBK 0305 What’s included • Accommodation: 6 nights Salta (3) - Purmamarca (1) Molinos (1) - Cafayate (1) • Car rental: 6 days • Meals: 6 breakfasts
Day 1 Salta. Arrival at the airport and pick up of the car rental. After the necessary procedures, drive for a short distance to the city of Salta. Leave the vehicle and explore Salta through its colonial streets and churches.
Day 2 Salta / Purmamarca. B Depart early driving through Del Toro Gorge, reaching the town of San Antonio de Los Cobres, from where you can take the Train to the Clouds if you wish. In the province of Jujuy, continue to Salinas Grandes Salt Flat and then, descend De Lipán Slope to Purmamarca. Day 3 Purmamarca / Salta. B Spend the day exploring the Humahuaca Gorge, Natural and Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. If you are brave, you could get to El Hornocal (Hill of the 14 Colours). Return to Salta.
Day 4 Salta / Molinos. B Enjoy the Calchaquíes Valleys, through Del Obispo Slope. Tin Tin Straight and Los Cardones National Park. In Cachi, we have time for lunch (not included) and also to walk around the town. Then, we continue towards Molinos. Day 5 Molinos / Cafayate. B Continue along National Route 40 to tour De las Flechas Gorge, a curious formation produced by the erosion of water and wind. After admiring the landscape, continue to Cafayate where vineyards will welcome you.
Days
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Distance to drive KM (miles)
9 (5)
338 (210)
319 (198)
210 (130)
116 (72)
198 (123)
9 (5)
Gravel road KM (miles)
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143 (89)
42 (26)
46 (28)
92 (57)
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Driving hours
20 min.
8/9
4
5/6
3
3
20 min
Maximum altitude
1200 MASL
4170 MASL
3012 MASL
3400 MASL
1660 MASL
1683 MASL
1152 MASL
Suggested Season
Avoid December to March, because of the rainy season
Day 6 Cafayate / Salta. B On the way to Salta, we visit De las Conchas or Cafayate gorges, characterized by its curious formations such as the Amphitheatre and the Devil’s Throat, product of wind and water erosion. Arrival at Salta and accommodation. Day 7 Salta. B End of the adventure. Please, allow plenty of time for you to return your rented car at the airport. Operational note: Day 2: The Train to the Clouds has fixed departure days starting at noon from S.A. de los Cobresand returning at 3PM. To keep in mind: • From December to March, the itinerary could be modified due to the rainy season. • The Puna is a very special environment that is characterized by the height and reduction of oxygen, high atmospheric pressure which makesit necessary that people with respiratory, cardiac or pressure diseases, take special care.
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