Top Things to do in Northern Argentina
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Northern Argentina, Northern Argentina
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, Ruta de los Seismiles, Anfiteatro Natural, Quebrada de Humahuaca, MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta, Salinas Grandes, Paseo de los Colorados, Pucara de Tilcara.
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1. Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,774 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,094 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,361 reviews
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. Ruta de los Seismiles
5. Anfiteatro Natural
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,530 reviews
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.
6. Quebrada de Humahuaca
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,494 reviews
The valley contains numerous archaeological remains of pre-Columbian settlements.
Reviewed By Madka_Moska - Gdynia, Poland
It is - undoubtedly- one of the most beautiful Mountain views I have seen. And the town dotting the valley are so remote and interesting. I can recommend it to any nature lover I know :)
7. MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,724 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,528 reviews
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. Paseo de los Colorados
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,475 reviews
Reviewed By Sallycp11 - Melbourne, Australia
I’ve already posted about the Seven colours hills and Purmamarca in a seperate post so will just sum up that this 3 km walk is very easy ( although it is at 2,500m) and you can get a little map from the tourist office and walk the 3km Los Colorado Poseo ( you can also drive but walking way better) to see all the colours and layers of the many hills formed from as long as 3-4 million years ago. You can climb some rock stacks fir better views and grab an icy pole and cafe at the end of the loop .
10. Pucara de Tilcara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,091 reviews
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.
