Contemplate the vastness of the Jujuy high plateau! You will travel from Purmamarca to Salinas Grandes via the Cuesta de Lipán, crossing landscapes of valleys and puna steppe. You can walk on the salt flat, observe the extraction pools, and take photographs where the sky and the white surface seem to merge.
General information
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What to expect
Start of the tour from Purmamarca, in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, to take National Route 52 towards the high-altitude landscapes of the Jujuy plateau.
First stop at 2324 meters above sea level to appreciate the multicolored surroundings of Purmamarca and the characteristic landscape of the quebrada before beginning the ascent through Cuesta del Lipán.
Stop at one of the highest points of the tour, at 4170 meters above sea level, on National Route 52. From this viewpoint, panoramic views of Cuesta del Lipán and the high-altitude landscape can be seen.
Arrival at Salinas Grandes, located at 3400 meters above sea level, to tour this extensive salt flat and contemplate one of the most emblematic natural settings of the Jujuy puna.
Return via Cuesta del Lipán to Purmamarca to take a walk along the Paseo de los Colorados, a scenic route that allows observation of rock formations and hills with intense reddish tones.
What you should know
- Clothing appropriate for the activity and weather
- Water and snacks to regain energy
- To avoid altitude sickness, we recommend staying hydrated, not drinking alcohol, and eating light
- Cap or hat
- Consumption of alcohol and drugs on site
- Littering or disposing of any type of waste
- At the Salinas, there is a local group that offers photography services. This group is not affiliated with our institution.
- A minimum number of participants is required for the activity to take place. If this number is not reached, the activity will be rescheduled for another date or a refund will be issued.
What is included
- Transfer from the Purmamarca terminal
- Bus tour to the Salinas
- Professional guide
- Insurance
What is not included
- Meals and drinks
- Photos
- Museum entries
- Transfers from the hotel to the terminal
