The adventure begins Arriving in San Miguel de Tucumán where our vehicle will be waiting for you at the airport to begin your independent trip. In the capital of Tucumán we can tour the historic center >and visit the most traditional places in the city. We recommend visiting the Government House, the Temple of San Francisco, the Cathedral and La Merced churches, the < b>Sugar Industry Museum, the Casita de Tucumán, whose official name is the Historic House of Independence.
Also, we suggest you rest to prepare and begin the next day the journey through the rest of Tucumán, Salta and Jujuy.
Accommodation for 1 night in San Miguel de Tucumán
Day 2: Tucumán: Tafí del Valle - Cafayate
After breakfast you will check out at the hotel to begin the second day of your adventure through northern Argentina. The trip will begin towards Tafí del Valle traveling 120 km in paved route. First we take RN 38 to Famaillá and from there we continue on RP 307.
On the way we will enjoy visiting the Quebrada de los Sosas, in the middle of the Tucuman jungle.
We will continue our journey for 121 km along RP 307. At 23 km from Tafí del Valle, the route crosses the spectacular Abra del Infiernillo, at 3042 meters above sea level. The The road begins to border the Amaicha River, which flows from the Santa María River, in the Calchaquí Valleys. We arrive at the junction with RN40 and we continue along it to Cafayate. On the way you can choose to visit The Ruins of Quilmes.
Cafayate, the land of the sun and good wine, will be where you will spend the night. However, we recommend visiting the Quebrada de Cafayate on the RP68, which is characterized by having < b>formations in the mountains, the product of wind and water erosion.
In Cafayate be sure to visit some wineries, to enjoy the characteristic wine of the area, the torrontés.
Accommodation for 1 night in Cafayate
Day 3: Salta: Cafayate - Cachi
After enjoying your breakfast and checking out of the hotel, the next adventure begins where you will travel 162 km. Between Cafayate and Cachi Incredible landscapes await us: among them we can highlight the Quebrada de las Flechas. The entire journey will be through the RN40, the most The longest road in the country. Upon reaching the town of Molinos, we can take a detour to visit La Finca Colomé, one of the estates that produces the best northern wines , at 2270 meters above sea level. In Colomé you can visit the James Turrell Museum.
When you arrive in Cachi be sure to visit the museum, the church and the cemetery . The latter is located in the highest part of the town from where you can take excellent photographs.
Accommodation for 1 night in Cachi
Day 4: Salta: Cachi - Salta
After a comforting breakfast, you will have to start your journey towards the city of Salta, travelling 157 km - 50 km of asphalt and 107 km of gravel.
A beautiful, paved route near Payogasta, which starts from Cachi and crosses the Los Cardones National Park, along the Recta Tin Tin, built by the Incas. The highest point of the route is Piedra del Molino, 3,348 meters above sea level. Next, you go down the spectacular Cuesta del Obispo, which takes you to the Lerma Valley, where the city of Salta is located. It is undoubtedly one of the The most beautiful mountain trails in all of Argentina.
Accommodation for 1 night in Salta
Day 5: Salta: Salta - San Antonio de los Cobres - Purmamarca
This day you will travel 420 km where 217 are paved roads and the rest on gravel roads, but not before enjoying a good breakfast to face the road. In a few kilometers we will see how the The landscape is transformed. The journey begins with your departure from Salta, crossing a green valleyuntil you reach San Antonio de los Cobres. Here we recommend having lunch and taking a break to contemplate the high altitude landscape. The path continues following the path of the incredible Train to the Clouds, where you can visit the Viaducto de la Polvorilla, ideal for taking panoramic photos.
Our tour continues through the northern Puna until we reach Purmamarca, in the province of Jujuy. A Once there, we recommend visiting the Salinas Grandes, descending the Cuesta de Lipán. In addition, here you can visit the incredible Cerro de los Siete Colores .
Accommodation for 1 night in Purmamarca
Day 6: Jujuy: Purmamarca - Quebrada de Humahuaca - Salta
On this day you will travel 307 km of paved road. In the early morning we recommend enjoying the beautiful town of Purmamarca, due to the location of the sun, it is the best time to take photos. This is why we recommend visiting the Camino de los Colorados. Then we begin our journey towards Humahuaca, to cross the Quebrada de Humahuaca . We recommend visiting the towns of Tilcara and Uquía. In this one, don`t miss the opportunity to visit the Church of San Francisco de Paula where the famous Archabuceros Angels, artistic pieces from the pre-Hispanic period. In the afternoon we will return by the same RN9 towards San Salvador de Jujuy, where We can make a stop to get to know the capital. We continue towards Salta, we can do so via the RN9 through a beautiful cornice path that crosses areas of dense vegetation. If you are going to do this route at night, we recommend using the variant via the RN 34.
Accommodation for 1 night in Salta
Day 7: Salta - End of the trip
After breakfast, you will check out at your hotel and have the rest of the day free to explore the city.
Two hours before your flight, you must return your vehicle at the airport.