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Flavors of Altura, I lived Cachi and Hornocal in 2 days
- Max Travelers23 people
- Category4WD Tours, Bus Tours
Overview
Discover the beauty of Salta and Jujuy on an unforgettable journey where nature, culture and history combine in a unique tour. In two days you will explore landscapes such as the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with vibrantly colored mountains, and the imposing Cerro de Hornocal, famous “Cerro de los 14 Colores”. You’ll also visit Cachi, a charming Salta village that preserves the essence of yesteryear and a history that connects with the region’s past. Each corner offers something special: the warmth of its people, typical cuisine and landscapes that invite contemplation. Get ready for a deep experience in northern Argentina, where every step will be a new adventure. ***IMPORTANT : When visiting Hornocal, take lifeguards as there will be no free time in Humahuaca for lunch.
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What's included
Visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca and Serranu00edas del Hornocal and its magnificent hill of 14 colors
Admission to Los Cardones National Park
Government Fees
Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not included
Lunch
Itinerary
We leave Salta through the Lerma Valley to the south of the province until we reach the town of El Carril to turn west and begin to head towards the Quebrada del Escoipe and the first dream landscapes. nWe have technical stops along the way so passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
Imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Enchanted Valley, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.a.s.l.) crosses Los Cardones National Park.
Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, you ascend the Escoipe Gorge and then continue along the imposing Bishopu2019s Hill and the Enchanted Valley, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.a.s.l.) crosses Los Cardones National Park.
Visit the grocery stores and pass through the village where the peppers are dried on the side of the road.
We arrive at noon in the colonial town of Cachi and we will have 2 hours free to have lunch and tour this unique town in northern Argentina. Its cobblestone streets with their adobe houses and cobblestones allow us to witness a place abandoned in time, which maintains its primary essence. In these 2 free hours you can walk these 10 blocks by 10 blocks that the town offers and taste its local gastronomic variety. Then we meet again with the guide to start the return to Salta.
Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
We leave from the city of Salta to San Salvador de Jujuy. We will have technical stops so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
We visit the hill of 7 colors, one of the most characteristic villages of the gulch of Humahuaca.
Visit the town of Tilcara, where the Pucaru00e1 is located.
Visit to the village church and ceramic factory.
Once you arrive in Uquu00eda, you will transfer to a 4x4 vehicle where you will begin the road to Hornocal to enjoy these magnificent panoramic views. Back you make a stop in Humahuaca for 20 minutes. It is recommended to bring some lunch or something light for lunch as there is no time to stop at a restaurant in Humahuaca.
20 minutes in the village of Humahuaca to explore and visit before returning to Salta.
Photographic visit to the Painter's Palettes
Photo Tour of the Tropic of Capricorn
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy provisions.
We return to the city of Salta through the last of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.