Overview of Argentina Explorer Tour
Argentina is a land of so many
faces from the dry desert plains of Salta to the lush forests the jagged
peaks in the Torres Del Paine.
This tour takes you through the northern part
of Argentina through Cafayate and Salta to the stunning
Humahuaca Canyon.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Buenos Aires - Tucuman
Flight
from Buenos Aires to Tucuman. Afternoon city tour. Founded in 1565, the
city was moved to the present site in 1685. Popularly known as "El
Jardín de la República" (The garden of the Republic), a visit includes
the Obispo Colombres House, the historical House of the Declaration of
Independence, the outstanding Cathedral, Casa Padilla Museum and the El
Cadillal dam.
Day 2:
Tafi del Valle - Qilmes
After
breakfast, full day excursion to Tafi del Valle and Qilmes, situated in
a deep depression and borders on Calchaquí mountains to the east (Mala
Mala and Tafí Mountains at 3,500 m), on Muñoz Hill (4440 m) to the west
and to to the south Nuñorco Grande at 3,500 m. Visit to the old city of
Quilmes. Today, its restored ruins and museum houses traces of a largely
unknown ancient culture.
Day 3:
Cafayate - Molinos
Full day
excursion to Cafayate, a small town near to the Calchaquies Valley where
some of the finest wines of Argentina are produced. Molinos is a
traditional village in the Calchaquí Valley which preserves important
archaeological ruins. A visit to its church, built in the XVIII century,
and sanctuary to the remains of the last Spanish governor of the
province of Salta.
Day 4:
Cachi - Salta
After breakfast, excursion to the tiny village of Cachi at the foot
of the ice peak of Mount Cachi 2280m. The Parish Church of Cachi has
been declared a National Historic Monument. Famous for its furniture
made of 'cardón' or giant cactus wood. Visit to the Recta del Tin Tin,
an unforgettable landscape of giant cardon cacti.
Day 5:
Salta
Half day city tour of Salta, the best preserved colonial city in
Argentina, located in Lerma Valley,at 1280m meters. With many
interesting buildings such as the Cathedral, dating back to the second
half of the XIX century; the Cabildo, the San Francisco Temple and
Convent, San Bernardo Convent and the Handicraft Market. Free afternoon
to enjoy Salta at your own leisure.
Day 6:
Humahuaca Canyon
Full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Humahuaca
Canyon. The tour will include a visit of the canyon, several villages,
native markets, pre-Columbian mummies, and the remains of an ancient
pre-Inca fortified town.
Day 7:
Salta - Buenos Aires
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to Buenos
Aires and your return flight home.
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