Luxury Northwest Argentina
Tours made for you
Hiking trails
Discover numerous stunning mountain trails
Excellent wines
Visit lush vineyards and sample top wines
Beautiful old towns
Explore towns bursting with history and culture
Experience the vibrant spirit and breathtaking natural beauty of Northwest Argentina
Northwest Argentina is a captivating region where diverse landscapes, timeless culture and rich history merge to create a truly unique travel experience.
Salta, the gateway city to the region, is nicknamed ‘La Linda’ (the beautiful). It was founded in the foothills of the Andes in colonial times, intended as staging point between Lima and Buenos Aires. Today, it serves as a convenient and interesting stop on a visit to Argentina. You’ll find beautiful Spanish buildings in the heart of the old town, but there is so much more to discover beyond the city streets. The fertile green valley is the ideal place to relax and soak up the pleasant climate for a few days before or after your adventures in the nearby brightly coloured mountains and canyons.
Between Salta and the borders of Chile and Bolivia, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the desolate, Mars-like beauty of Argentina’s north-western Altiplano, the Puna. This elevated (4,500m) plateau of wildly striking and desolate landscapes is filled with the rare sights of salt flats, flamingos, ancient Incan trails, desert labyrinths, herds of llamas and vicuñas, the turquoise ponds of Ojos del Mar, the oasis of Antofajita and clay-brick pueblos (towns).
Another highlight of this part of the country, the Calchaqui Valley is a grand and ancient landscape set to the south of Salta City. This is scenery on an epic scale, with arid canyons and mountains flanking the dusty elegance of sleepy colonial towns. It’s best enjoyed as travel in its purest form; a road trip. Take the road winding through mountain passes; endless cactus deserts and startling vistas formed by the seasonal rains’ carving of ancient rock formations.
Highlights
Visit award-winning wineries deep within the fruitful Calchaquí Valley
Marvel at seemingly endless sea of cacti in the Los Cardones National Park
Stroll through the busy Salta city centre and admire the impressive Salta Cathedral
Visit Laguna Grande and spot a sea of brightly-coloured flamingos
See the Cono de Arita, the Oasis of Antofajita, Salt Flats, Llullaillaco Volcano and Ojos del Mar
Northwest Argentina offers an unparalleled blend of striking natural beauty and deep-rooted culture, where colourful mountain ranges and ancient traditions create a landscape unlike any other.
Lily Bunker
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Northwest Argentina
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When to visit
The seasons in Argentina are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere. Spring and autumn are a good time to visit Buenos Aires, which can otherwise be quite sticky and humid. To enjoy Argentina’s incredible mountain scenery on a private tour, Summer is the only time you can climb the tallest Andean peaks and is the most reliable time of year to visit Tierra del Fuego. Autumn is a great time to visit the wine regions and Patagonia where the beech groves turn rusty red and orange.
Hiking and walking
May–September
Outdoor activities
March–November
Warm and sunny
April
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