10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Northern Argentina That You Shouldn't Miss

August 27, 2021 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Northern Argentina, Argentina including Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, The Hill of Seven Colors, Serranias Del Hornocal, Anfiteatro Natural, Cathedral of Salta, Basilica Menor San Francisco, MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta, Salinas Grandes, Pucara de Tilcara, Casa Historica de Tucuman.
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1. Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

Ruta Nacional 68, Cafayate Argentina +54 3868 42-2137 http://turismo.salta.gov.ar/contenido/20/quebrada-de-las-conchas
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Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

Reviewed By Hochopepa - Melbourne, Australia

Very worth visiting. There are multiple view points over 50+ km, however only really 3 major sights that involve a bit of a walk: garganta del diablo, el anfiteatro and los castillos. Garganta and the anfiteatro are within one km of each other, so it's easy to walk between the two. You probably only need about 1 hour to see both sites. To get here without a tour bus, take the flecha bus from Cafayate bus terminal. It stops at Garganta. Cost is 112 pesos. The bus leaves at 08.30, 10.30 and 14.00. Takes about 50 or so minutes. Beautiful scenery along the way! After you've seen Garganta, you can walk to the anfiteatro and have a look around. There is a bus stop right outside on the opposite side of the street where you can catch a bus back to Cafayate. Price is the same. Pay the driver when you get on. The bus comes at 13.25 and 15.55. other options invite hitch hiking! You don't get to see Los Castillos properly doing this, but you do get a glimpse on the bus. If you do want to take a tour, the are a few companies in Cafayate (e.g. ipuna) which will bring you here for about 850 pesos. The tour is at 2.30 p.m. and lasts for about 4-5 hrs. Can't tell you about the quality, but the Google reviews are not encouraging!!

2. The Hill of Seven Colors

Purmamarca Argentina
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5.0 based on 3,094 reviews

The Hill of Seven Colors

Reviewed By _taisaalvarez - Buenos Aires, Argentina

Purmamarca is a really beautiful town , the church, the old tree in its yard, the hill , of course, the llamas, the food ( we bought empanadas and we ate them while walking by the streets) . It’ s a gift for your eyes & soul.

3. Serranias Del Hornocal

25 Kilometers From the City, Humahuaca 4630 Argentina
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5.0 based on 1,361 reviews

Serranias Del Hornocal

Reviewed By NJCricketer

Beauty of mother nature - heard about this place only 6 months ago and as luck would have it - we visited it - well worth it!

4. Anfiteatro Natural

Salta Argentina http://www.acusticaweb.com/acustica-arquitectonica/blog/acca-arquitecta/anfiteatro-de-cafayate.html
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5.0 based on 1,530 reviews

Anfiteatro Natural

Reviewed By MaureenAlaska - Darwin, Australia

I loved this area with so many amazing rock formations. It was a short walk into the amphitheater from our bus and we were fortunate to have a market seller play music for us with our guide. Such a lovely sound echoing through the rock formation. We were sad to see some silly young people climb up on the rock wall, surely that is forbidden.

5. Cathedral of Salta

Salta Argentina +54 387 431-8206 http://catedralsalta.org
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4.5 based on 4,675 reviews

Cathedral of Salta

This cathedral houses 16th-century statues of the Virgin Mary and the Cristo del Milagro, which were washed ashore when the Spanish ship transporting them sank.

Reviewed By TanyUziel - Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

A Beautiful cathedral right in the center of the small city Salta. Decoration is beautiful and if you happen to attend a misa at Semana Santa (September ) an enlightenning experience is promised !

6. Basilica Menor San Francisco

Cordoba corner with Caseros, Salta Argentina +54 387 431-0830 http://www.sanfrancisco.todowebsalta.com.ar
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4.5 based on 2,362 reviews

Basilica Menor San Francisco

This towering church with striking white pillars is one of Salta’s most famous landmarks, often pictured on the city's postcards.

Reviewed By 311queenj - California, United States

Not only is this a beautiful church inside and out, but the tour was one of our favorites in Argentina. This church and convent was founded by the Franciscan Monks. Construction of the first sanctuary began in 1685, though it took a a hundred years and some renovations to complete the entire site as it is seen today. The bell tower is the tallest in S. America at 57 meters, and is home to the Campaña de la Patria bell, made from the bronze cannons used in the War for Independence. They ring the bells once a day at 7:30 pm. The tour is about 1.5 hours and takes visitors throughout the museum quarters of the church - the old living quarters of the monks, rooms with church relics and robes, halls with the original walls, moldings, and sculptures, the belfry tower, the balcony with the organ overlooking the church pews below, the courtyard, and the main church. The tour was very informative and was a private tour since no one else showed up. Be aware that the guided tour is only given in Spanish. The museum and tour hours are 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. The tour was only a few dollars, around 200 or 300 pesos per person. Tours run regularly about every hour. It is closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm. There are 40 minute audioguides available in Spanish, English, and French that you can download to your phone from the website, but I am not sure what kind of access you have to the site when you don't go with a guide. There are certainly more beautiful churches in Argentina, but we liked this tour because it was a private, personalized tour. Because we had our own tour guide to ourselves, the pace revolved around us, our photo taking, and our questions. It was well worth the time.

7. MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta

Bartolome Mitre 77, Salta A4400 Argentina +54 387 437-0592 [email protected] http://www.maam.gob.ar
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4.5 based on 6,724 reviews

MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta

Reviewed By oscargV2783PO - San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

This High Mountain Archeology Museum in Salta. Is dedicated to the cryopreservation of The children of Llullaillaco, the best preserved pre-Hispanic mummies in the world, the mummified bodies of three children who were sacrificed in a sanctuary located 6,700 meters high on an Andes volcano.

8. Salinas Grandes

4600 Argentina http://www.jujuyturismo.com.ar/salinas-grandes.php
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4.5 based on 1,528 reviews

Salinas Grandes

Reviewed By FedericaT4 - Salta, Argentina

It took some time to drive to Salinas Grandes from Jujuy, but it is totally worth. The landscape, also along the road, is spectacular! Just expect to drive slowly because of traffic and also altitude. There are little villages along the road, with local food, nice options to stop. July is a busy month, just be prepared.

9. Pucara de Tilcara

Tilcara Argentina +54 388 495-5073 http://tilcara.filo.uba.ar/sitio-arqueol%C3%B3gico-pucara-de-tilcara
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4.5 based on 3,091 reviews

Pucara de Tilcara

Amazing pre-Inca fortification ruins close to the city of Tilcara.

Reviewed By Triptippers - Portland, United States

This is a huge area that allows you to walk out into a dramatic part of the Tilcara hills. You can sense the history as you walk. We were almost put off by reviewer complaints about the ugly modern pyramid, but don't be. Its a minor moment in the overall experience. Recommend you allocate about 90 minutes. And its a great drive up the road and over the stream bed to get there.

10. Casa Historica de Tucuman

Calle Congreso de Tucuman 151, San Miguel de Tucuman T4000IEC Argentina +54 381 431-0826 [email protected] http://www.museocasahistorica.org.ar
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4.5 based on 2,428 reviews

Casa Historica de Tucuman

Reviewed By DiegoR21_ARG - Rafaela, Argentina

A MUST if you visit San MIguel de Tucumán, it's a very well organized museum where you can really enjoy history, getting to know the historical house where Argentina was born as an independent country. It has recently been updated with some technology to increase interactivity for visitors and it's a great place to visit.

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