
North of Argentina, local immersion
A trip to explore the North of Argentina in 9 days. An immersion in the traditions of the original peoples of Salta and Jujuy, their culture, their history and their colorful landscapes. You will discover the local life while you travel through the beautiful landscapes of northern Argentina.
Duration: 9 days.
The price is per person in double base and in american dollars.
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Reviews 5 Reviews5/5
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeCommunity tourism, Cultural
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Activity Level Easy
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On this trip you will discover the charms of the Andean North: Salta, “la linda” and its incredible landscapes. You will visit Los Cardones and Cachi National Park. In Cafayate you can visit wineries and taste the torrontés, typical grape of the region, and you will have a meeting with a rural community in Brealita. They will share local traditions and activities such as weaving, pottery and viticulture. Then you will head towards the Quebrada River of Las Conchas and its spectacular rock formations.
The adventure continues in Jujuy. You will discover the small town of Purmamarca, located at the foot of the famous Hill of the 7 colors, the Salinas Grandes and the Quebuebrada de Humahuaca and the colorful markets of the towns of Tilcara, Pucará (archaeological site) and Humahuaca. You will visit a small rural town where you will meet a community calle Hornaditas. A family invites you to participate in their daily activities, which include making bread and goat cheese.
- 7 nights accommodation in a double room.
- 1 night accommodation (homestay) in the rural community of Brealito (private room with share facilities
- Breakfasts included in all hotels.
- All meals at the rural tourism program in Salta.
- Lunch at the rural tourism programa in Jujuy.
- Meals when “included” are mentioned
- Private transportation from day 2 to day 8 (4×4 vehicle with English speaking driver-guide)
- Airport transfers in Salta by private car.
- Meals (except when mentioned) and additional staff.
- Air transport (national and international), optional.
- Excursions indicated as optional.
- Day 1 Arrival to Salta
- Day 2 From Salta to Cachi via the Cactus National Park
- Day 3 Andean Rural Community: Sharing and Discoveries
- Day 4 Trip through the Calchaquies valleys
- Day 5 From Cafayate to Salta
- Day 6 Salt desert and splendor of colors + Purmamarca
- Day 7 Discover the Quebrada de Humahuaca + visit to a local community
- Day 8 Return to Salta
- Day 9 Salta


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.
In Mater we always look for alternative excursions to the ones chosen by the big groups of tourists, without missing to visit the most iconic places we seek that you have more intimate and authentic experiences.
This tour gives you the opportunity of getting to know the real local culture while you discover the beautiful landscapes of the North of Argentina.
An excellent trip! Unbeatable itinerary, without a doubt recommended
Local cuisine, cultural immersion, extraordinary meetings and an impressive landscape
We're leaving very happy. The guides, the lodging and the luxury transport!
We let ourselves be carried throughout the trip, it only remained to enjoy the scenery, excursions, animals ... and all without knowing the language. In a word, a magical journey!
Our trip to to the north of Argentina was amazing. Mater surprised us in a good way!