Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca Full Day Tour from Salta

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About this activity

Discover some of the most amazing landscapes of northern Argentina on an unforgettable tour. Visit the charming village of Purmamarca, admiring the iconic Cerro de los Siete Colores, cross the imposing Cuesta de Lipán and marvel at the vastness of the Salinas Grandes. A perfect tour to connect with nature and live the essence of the Puna Jujeña in one day.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Luna Roja

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Purmamarca

2 hours

Purmamarca is a town in the province of Jujuy, in northwestern Argentina. It is located at the base of a spectacular multi-colored hill called Cerro de los Siete Colores. From the villa, the Paseo de los Colorados trail heads to the surrounding desert landscapes where there are views of the mountain. Adobe houses line the streets, and Plaza 9 de Julio is home to a popular craft market. Nearby is the centuries-old Santa Rosa de Lima church.

At this stop you will have the opportunity to have lunch.
The Hill of Seven Colors

15 min

Iconic geological formation located in the town of Purmamarca.

Here we have a short photographic and panoramic stop of the 7 colors Hill.
Cuesta de Lipan

15 min

Continuing along a cornice road, traveling the “Cuesta del Lipan” through these places we will have some stops already scheduled to be able to take photos and live the experience of being on the clouds, we will reach our peak (4170 masl).
Salinas Grandes

one hour

Salinas Grandes is the name of a salt flat in the Argentine provinces of Jujuy or Puna of northwestern Argentina. They are one of the 10 Best Landscapes on Route 40.

Located on the old route of Route 40, they cover 212 km2 of surface. Its white salt bed is 3,400 meters above sea level.
Purmamarca

one hour

Once we arrive in Purmamarca, free time to visit the village and have lunch (at the expense of the passenger). Later we continue journey to Salta.