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ARGENTINE EXPLORER - BUENOS AIRES TO SALTA
Argentina offers some of the most
dramatic landscapes on earth., from islands of penguin colonies to
glaciers, high mountains and magnificent forests.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Buenos Aires - Tucuman
Flight from Buenos Aires to Tucuman. Afternoon city tour.
Founded in 1565, the city was moved to the present site in 1685. Popularly
known as "El Jardín de la República" (The garden of the Republic), a visit
includes the Obispo Colombres House, the historical House of the Declaration
of Independence, the outstanding Cathedral, Casa Padilla Museum and the El
Cadillal dam.
Day 2: Tafi del Valle - Qilmes
After breakfast, full day excursion to Tafi del
Valle and Qilmes, situated in a deep depression and borders on
Calchaquí mountains to the east (Mala Mala and Tafí Mountains at
3,500 m), on Muñoz Hill (4440 m) to the west and to the south
Nuñorco Grande at 3,500 m. Visit to the old city of Quilmes. Today,
its restored ruins and museum houses traces of a largely unknown
ancient culture.
Day 3: Cafayate - Molinos
Full day excursion to Cafayate, a small town near
to the Calchaquies Valley where some of the finest wines of
Argentina are produced. Molinos is a traditional village in the
Calchaquí Valley which preserves important archaeological ruins. A
visit to its church, built in the XVIII century, and sanctuary to
the remains of the last Spanish governor of the province of Salta.
Day 4:
Cachi - Salta
After breakfast, excursion to the tiny village of Cachi at the foot
of the ice peak of Mount Cachi 2280m. The Parish Church of Cachi has
been declared a National Historic Monument. Famous for its furniture
made of 'cardón' or giant cactus wood. Visit to the Recta del Tin
Tin, an unforgettable landscape of giant cardon cacti
Day 5:
Salta
Half day city tour of Salta, the best preserved colonial city in
Argentina, located in Lerma Valley,at 1280m meters. With many
interesting buildings such as the Cathedral, dating back to the
second half of the XIX century; the Cabildo, the San Francisco
Temple and Convent, San Bernardo Convent and the Handicraft Market.
Free afternoon to enjoy Salta at your own leisure.
Day 6:
Humahuaca Canyon
Full day excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Humahuaca
Canyon. The tour will include a visit of the canyon, several
villages, native markets, pre-Columbian mummies, and the remains of
an ancient pre-Inca fortified town.
Day 7:
Salta - Buenos Aires
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the return flight to
Buenos Aires and your return flight home.
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