Trekking in Salta
Roam around valleys and gullies, rivers and streams, hills and towns, jungles and archeological sites in the north of Argentina.
Put on your trekking boots and start your adventure. Explore landscapes. Discover colors. Enjoy the feelings that nature brings to you in the province of Salta. Start your journey at Valle Encantado: travel around Quebrada de Escoipe and Cuesta del Obispo, Las Margaritas post and Cerro Torreón. Continue along Quebrada de San Lorenzo, where mountains, forest landscapes, and crystal-clear creeks are waiting for you.
Continue your journey in another Salta paradise: Chorro de Alemania, a mountain town where a shrub, a waterfall, and an old train station are waiting for you. Do you want more adventure? Climb up to Abra de la Virgen del Caminante and conquer the summit of Cerro Gólgota. And at Quebrada del Toro, indulge in a walk up to the Incahuasi ruins and Sillón del Inca, an archeological site where you will find the traces of history. Live it all in the North region of Argentina.
Geographic location: Province of Salta, north of Argentina.
How to get there: By plane, to General Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport. By land, the provincial capital is very well connected by bus from all over the country. By car, via Ruta Nacional 9 and Ruta Nacional 34 (1500 km from Buenos Aires).
Climate: Subtropical dry, with a dry season.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 4 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Technical gear for the activity you choose. Warm clothes in layers, suitable for temperature changes. Sunscreen and plenty of water, to avoid dehydration.
What to do: Trekking.
Tips: Make the best of the assorted offering to discover different natural landscapes and scenarios.