Salta combo 5: Cachi and Salinas Grandes 1

Salta combo 5: Cachi and Salinas Grandes

Salta, Argentina
Day Trips & Excursions
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About this activity

This two-day combo pairs two of northwest Argentina's most iconic landscapes: the otherworldly salt flats of Salinas Grandes and the colonial charm of Cachi village, nestled in the Andean valleys. Each full-day excursion showcases distinct terrain, culture, and scenery across Salta and Jujuy provinces.

Combo 5 in Salta and Jujuy!! Hiring this combo you make the excursions of Cachi and Salinas Grandes. You need at least 2 days since each excursion lasts approximately 12 hours. Visit Purmamarca and the Hill of the 7 Colors, Salinas Grandes, La Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park.

2 days to get to know both provinces with two full day excursions!

Highlights

  • ✓Salinas Grandes: vast white salt flats at 3,458m elevation with panoramic mountain views
  • ✓Purmamarca and the Hill of the 7 Colors (Cerro de los 7 Colores), a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • ✓Cachi village: colonial architecture, local markets, and high-altitude Andean culture
  • ✓La Cuesta del Obispo: dramatic mountain pass with sweeping valley vistas
  • ✓Los Cardones National Park: preserved landscape of towering cardón cacti

Insider tips

  • ★Start early both days to maximize daylight at high altitude and avoid afternoon cloud cover at Salinas Grandes
  • ★Bring layers and sunscreen; altitude (3,000m+) brings intense sun and sudden temperature drops
  • ★Stop in Purmamarca town for regional food and artisan crafts between the two main sites
  • ★Visit Salinas Grandes midday when light reflects off salt for best photography

Good to know

  • •Minimum 2-day commitment required; each excursion is approximately 12 hours of activity
  • •High altitude (3,000–3,458m) may cause mild soroche (altitude sickness)—arrive in Salta 1–2 days early to acclimatize
  • •Bring water, sun protection, sturdy walking shoes, and warm jacket
  • •Remote locations have limited facilities; meals typically included or available in Cachi and Purmamarca
  • •Meet times and exact pickup/drop-off points confirmed at time of booking

Who it's for

Landscape and nature photographers seeking dramatic desert and mountain sceneryAdventure travellers with good fitness and altitude toleranceCultural explorers interested in Andean villages and colonial heritageCouples and small groups with flexible schedules

Best time to visit

April to October offers clear skies, stable weather, and optimal visibility for photography. Avoid December–February (rainy season) when high-altitude roads may become impassable and cloud cover reduces scenic views.

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