4-Day Trip to Salta by Air from Buenos Aires

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Salta

Stop At: Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport
Transfer from the airport to the Hotel.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cathedral of Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
City Tour of Salta:
Founded in the 16th century by Spanish visionary Hernando de Lerma, Salta turned into a wildly successful trading center. See evidence of Salta’s heyday in the gold-plated cathedrals and mansions as your vehicle winds through the city, which went into decline after Argentina’s war for independence and the changing of trading routes on the Pacific coast. Today, Salta is known for its beautiful and well-preserved colonial architecture.
Reaching the central plaza, behold the grand, twin-towered Cathedral of Salta, built in 1885, and learn about national hero General Güemes, whose remains rest in the cathedral; he fought against the Spanish during Argentina’s war for independence.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Iglesia San Francisco, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Pass by the Cultural Center of the Americas, and note the Spanish viceroyalty colonial architecture of the Historical Museum of the North, housed in the old cabildo, or town hall.
Admire postcard-perfect San Francisco Church, with towering white pillars supporting a crimson-colored façade. Its purple belfry stands 174 feet (53 meters) tall, and the bell it holds was constructed out of the cannons used during the Battle of Salta.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: San Bernardo Convent, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Pass by the 16th-century San Bernardo Convent, one of the oldest buildings in the city, and the monument to General Güemes.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cerro San Bernardo, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Leave the city center and head into the foothills skirting Salta. At the top of San Bernardo Hill, take in sweeping views of the city and Andean peaks. See the Battle of Salta monument and February 20th Park, built in commemoration of the battle fought and won here during the war for independence.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Quebrada de San Lorenzo, San Lorenzo, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Visit the nearby village of San Lorenzo, frequented by wealthy families from Salta during the summer because of its unusual subtropical microclimate.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Mercado Artesanal Tradicional, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Return to Salta and stop at the Artisan Market, located inside a traditional white colonial building, to peruse the offerings from craftsmen who travel from all over the province to sell their goods here. Snack on alfajores (cookies with caramel filling) and candied walnuts, or pick up one-of-a-kind purses, blankets and jewelry (snacks and shopping at your own expense).
With your souvenir shopping done, you’ll be taken back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3-star accommodation at Patios de Lerma, Altos de Balcarce or Hotel Marilian (Double room with breakfast).

Day 2: Wine tasting in Cafayate

Stop At: Valle de Lerma, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Driving along the fertile Lerma Valley, you will pass different towns like Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril and Coronel Moldes. This is an important area for tobacco plantations, as you will see along the road.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Mercado Artesanal Cafayate, Cafayate, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Upon arrival into Cafayate, a picturesque village famous for its vineyards. Visit to a winery with wine tasting included. Time for lunch in Cafayate. Tour around the city and markets.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, Cafayate, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
In the afternoon, we return to Salta through Las Conchas Gorge, stopping in “Posta de las Cabras”, famous producer of goat cheese.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star accommodation at Patios de Lerma, Altos de Balcarce or Hotel Marilian (Double room with breakfast).

Day 3: Quebrada de Humahuaca

Stop At: Salta Cabildo, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
We depart at 6:45am from your hotel. On the way to Humahuaca,we go through different villages like Volcán, Tumbaya and Maimará.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Hill of Seven Colors, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Once in Purmamarca, a village famous for the "Cerro de los Siete Colores” (Seven Colors Hill), you will have time to visit the handicraft market and to walk around the village.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pucara de Tilcara, Tilcara, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
After a short bus ride you get Tilcara, where you visit the Archeological Museum and the "Pucará" (amazing indigenous ruins).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Iglesia de Plaza Central de Humahuaca, Humahuaca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Right after leaving Tilcara we will get to Humahuaca.Free time to walk around and have lunch.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: San Salvador de Jujuy, San Salvador de Jujuy, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
In the afternoon, we return to Salta through San Salvador de Jujuy, where we get to see the main attractions of the city.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Salta Cabildo, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Arrive to Salta by the end of the day.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 3-star accommodation at Patios de Lerma, Altos de Balcarce or Hotel Marilian (Double room with breakfast).

Day 4: Departure

Stop At: Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport
Transfer form the Hotel to the airport.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.