The expedition to the Salinas Grandes is a high mountain journey that connects the Yungas jungle with the extreme aridity of the Puna, offering a unique geographical contrast in northwest Argentina.
General information
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Spanish and English
What to expect
Meeting at the Vea in Ciudad Nieva, San Salvador de Jujuy at 08:30 departure towards RN 9 and 34: Paved road
Technical stop at Volcán – 2084 meters above sea level │ Quebrada de Humahuaca
Hill of the 7 colors – 2324 meters above sea level │ RN 52: Paved cliff road │ Cuesta del Lipán
El Balcón viewpoint and Highest Altitude – 4170 meters above sea level │ RN 52: Paved cliff road │ Cochinoca
Salinas Grandes – 3400 meters above sea level │ RN 52: Paved cliff road │ Cuesta del Lipán
Purmamarca – 2324 meters above sea level │ Walk along the Paseo los Colorados
Return to downtown San Salvador
What you should know
- To avoid altitude sickness we recommend staying hydrated, not drinking alcohol and eating light
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Pets.
- Eating and drinking inside the bus
- The tour is guided in Spanish, bilingual guide available upon request.
- In the Salinas there is a local group that offers photography services. This group is not affiliated with our institution.
What is included
- Professional guide
- Insurance
- Bus tour to the Salinas Grandes
What is not included
- Food and drinks
- Photos and tips
- Museum entries
- Transfers from the hotel to the meeting point
