Salta Trip Overview
Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta.
Get an early start to travel to Purmamarca, where your guide will show you the highlights of the village before you head to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. Once at the Salinas Grandes salt flats, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy this unique natural environment, where the large extension of white salt contrasts with the blue of the sky.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Salta, Argentina
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Salta, Salta Province, Argentina
Discover the scenic landscapes of Purmamarca and Salinas Grandes on a full-day tour from Salta.
Get an early start to travel to Purmamarca, where your guide will show you the highlights of the village before you head to the Lipan Slope (Cuesta de Lipan) and marvel at the engineering that allows vehicles to ascend the steep mountain. Once at the Salinas Grandes salt flats, you will have free time to take pictures and enjoy this unique natural environment, where the large extension of white salt contrasts with the blue of the sky.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Start the tour with a pick up from centrally located Salta hotels at 7:00am.
Stop At: Santa Rosa de Lima Church, Rivadavia Centro, Y4618 Purmamarca, Jujuy, Argentina
Begin your journey to Purmamarca, and while en route, you will complete a city tour.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Purmamarca, Purmamarca, Province of Jujuy, Northern Argentina
Arrive to Purmamarca, one of the traditional towns, to visit the Seven Colors Hill. Take time to admire the beauty of this naturally colorful mountain range.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Hill of Seven Colors, Purmamarca Argentina
Visit the Seven Colors Hill.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cuesta de Lipan, RN52, Purmamarca Argentina
Afterwards, climb more than 4,000 meters over sea level by Cuesta de Lipán, where the curves of the mountain enhance the environment’s beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salinas Grandes, 4600 Argentina
Travel down to the Large Salinas to admire the dazzling white landscape. Visit the salt workers and observe their handicrats, including the pools from which they extract salt.
The white and shiny salt of Salinas Grandes, also known as the Great Salt Flat, has an inviting feel.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Salta, Salta, Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
Return to your hotel at the end of the day.
Duration: 3 hours
