Visiting a milonga and taking tango lessons
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
North of Argentina Family trip
from $1,700
This Northern Argentina tour will give you the opportunity to drive through the Argentinian routes, to discover spectacular places with your family and to share moments learning about native communities, making it an unforgettable vacation in Buenos Aires, Salta, Jujuy and Iguazu Falls (Argentinian and Brazilian side).
Prices on a quadruple basis in US dollars (2 adults + 2 minors).
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Reviews 3 Reviews4/5
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeCultural, Nature
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Activity Level
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- Day 1 Welcome to Argentina ! Arrival in Buenos Aires
- Day 2 Buenos Aires: visit of the historic center & Southern neighborhoods
- Day 3 Northwest - Flight to Salta
- Day 4 Coloured mountains and salt desert of Jujuy
- Day 5 Discovering the Quebrada de Humahuaca
- Day 6 Rural community Ocumazo
- Day 7 Traditions of the andean culture
- Day 8 Flight to Iguazú
- Day 9 Iguazu National Park
- Day 10 Brazilian side of the falls and Bird Park
- Day 11 Ecotourism experience in the Jungle of Misiones
- Day 12 Return to Buenos Aires
- Day 13 End of the trip
Local community experience in Hornaditas
Jujuy, Argentina.
Visit to Parque das Aves
Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.
All about the North of Argentina Family trip.
Travel dates: from 1st October 2020 to 1st April 2021
Blackout dates: none
Departures every day (subject to availability)
Minimum 4 passengers (2 adults and 2 children)
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.
- 9 nights in a quadruple room (2 adults and 2 children).
- 1 night in a rural community family house (full board)
- 2 nights in a Eco lodge in Andresito (full board)
- Guided tours and mentioned excursions, with English / Spanish speaking guide
- Breakfast in all accommodations.
- Meals when “included” are mentioned.
- Transfers to the airport (private service when mentioned).
- Ground transportation on site (private service when mentioned).
- Rental car at Salta – 5 days.
- Entrances to the National Parks.
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
- Meals (except when mentioned) and additional personal expenses
- Air transport (national and international), optional.
- Excursions indicated as optional.
Local hotels, family homes and unique properties
At Mater we know that accommodation is much more than a place to sleep. It is an opportunity to experience the local culture. Because of this, our itineraries are designed to stay in local hotels and, whenever possible, have an experience in the family home. The published price is in standard hotels, but we have options in superior and luxury category hotels. We work with inns, rooms, and charming hotels.
At Mater we always search for alternative activities to those usually chosen by large groups of tourists so that you can have more intimate and authentic experiences, without missing out on the most emblematic places in Argentina.
In this tour you’ll start by getting to know Buenos Aires and learning about its culture and the different neighbourhoods along with a local guide.
In Salta you’ll get to genuinely live the local culture. We offer an opportunity to share unique moments with local communities. You’ll also get to drive across routes to discover breathtaking landscapes such as quebradas, salinas and valleys.
You’ll also live the unforgettable experience of visiting the spectacular Iguazú Falls, from the Argentinian and Brazilian side, and the Parque das Aves.
On top of our general sustainability policies (see here), there are some specific sustainable actions we take in this particular tour.
One of the main characteristics of rural tourism is the direct and genuine bond created between locals and visitors, which generates a mutual and enriching cultural exchange. This happens when visiting the Corralito community, where you’ll have the chance to learn about their traditions and participate in eco-tourism activities (preparing local meals and participating on agricultural activities). You’ll get to taste traditional meals and local organic wine.
In Iguazú we offer a respectful and conscious visit, raising awareness about the importance of preserving the environment in such a touristic area. Visits will be made in small groups and along with a guide that specializes in local flora and fauna.
Buenos Aires – Salta: 2.00hs flight
Salta – Cafayate: 3.30 hours of route
Salta – Puerto Iguazú: 2.00hs flight
Puerto Iguazú – Buenos Aires: 2.00hs flight
Buenos Aires has 4 clearly defined seasons: hot and humid summers, and cold winters. The weather is usually pleasant, although it rains more frequently in autumn and winter seasons. Temperatures are rarely under 5ºC (41ºF), but may go over 30ºC (86ºF) during the summer! Yet, weatherwise, the city can be visited at any time of the year.
The Northwestern region has a privileged weather all year long, although it’s warmer and rainier in the summer, from December to March. The rest of the year you’ll find a dryer weather with high thermal amplitude: warmer days and cooler nights. The city of Salta, located on a valley, has an average temperature of 10ºC (50ºF) during the winter, and 20ºC (68ºF) during the summer, with a rainy season between December and February. In the rest of the province, temperatures vary according to altitude. For example, in the Puna region there is an elevated thermal amplitude with cold mornings and nights and more pleasant temperatures during the day. In Cafayate the weather is warm during the summer, with an average temperature of 28ºC (82.4ºF), long and sunny days, and cooler nights. In winter, the average temperature drops to 15ºC (59ºF) during the day.
Misiones (province where you’ll find the well known Iguazú Falls) is one of the rainiest and most humid areas in the country. From May to September (autumn and winter) temperatures are quite pleasant, between 15ºC (59ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF), which is why this is an ideal time to come visit them! The summer is hotter, with temperatures that go above 35ºC (95ºF).
Salta has an airport that connects the region with the biggest Argentinian cities, such as Buenos Aires, Córdoba or Rosario. There are also other direct flights between Salta and Mendoza, and between Salta and Puerto Iguazú. Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú are connected by numerous daily flights.
Just like in any big city, in Buenos Aires and Salta we suggest that you pay attention to your personal belongings, especially in places that are visited by tourists daily, which is also the case in the Iguazú Falls. We also suggest to avoid having your phones and cameras permanently in display, avoid dark and lonely streets (especially at night), and not to wear flashy jewelry.
Buenos Aires has many traditions and you’ll find in each neighbourhood restaurants with their own identity. Gastronomy here is a mixture between “criollo” culture and cultures brought to Buenos Aires with immigrants, mainly Italian. Amongst the most traditional Argentinian meals, you should try empanadas and asado (Argentinian barbecue), yet the Argentinian capital is also a multicultural city with a wide range of gastronomic options, so you’ll be surprised by the large variety of foreign gastronomy.
The Northwest is definitely one of the most gastronomically diverse areas in Argentina due to the coexistence of different cultures. We strongly suggest that you try the most typical meals like tamales, locro or empanadas.
The unique gastronomy in the Puerto Iguazú area is a mix between guaraní traditions and Paraná flavors. Here you can find one of the most important fishing areas in Argentina and you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy river fish such as the dorados, surubíes, bogas, pacúes and sábalos, which locals grill with herbs and lemon or top with a great variety of dressings. The “locro norteño” is also worth mentioning. It has meat, corn, pumpkin and cassava. The “mbeyú” or “torta frita”, the “chipá”, the “polenta correntina” and the Paraguayan soup (which is, despite its name, a cornmeal bread with cheese, onions and spices), are also great local meals to try! Furthermore, while talking about this region we cannot forget to mention one of the most characteristic Argentine traditions, especially strong in this area: the “mate”.
Overall Rating
4/5
Great trip with my 2 kids. They really enjoyed the iguazú falls and the day with the local community Ocumazo. We walked around to get used to the altitude and then we went to the Hornocal. It was simply incredible. Thank you Raul and thank you also Laura of the lodge in the jungle. We saw all kind of birds. Very interesting.
One destination better than the other! We had a great time
Recommended for families!