Stay : Northern Argentina in 3 weeks
This three-week stay will allow you to devote yourself to the northwest and northeast of Argentina. By visiting Salta or Jujuy, you will even have a glimpse of Bolivia or Peru: here you will find a very anchored Andean folklore still very present. For even more exoticism, head for the Iguazu Falls, the vineyards of Cafayate and the quebradas of Humahuaca.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
21 days
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Detail of the stay : Northern Argentina in 3 weeks - 21 days
Day 1: Day 1
Steps: Buenos Aires
Arrival in Buenos Aires. Get your bearings on the first day with the monuments and emblematic places of the Microcentro. On the agenda are the Plaza de Mayo, the Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, Florida Street and the Tortoni Café, before crossing theAvenida de Julio to the Congreso or the Teatro Colón.
Day 2: Day 2
Steps: Buenos Aires
On the second day, head for San Telmo and its tango shows. It's even better if the visit falls on a Sunday, when the feria de San Telmo is in full swing around the plaza Dorrego and adjacent streets. This is a very popular market of antiques and crafts, with many dancers, tango singers and artists of all kinds.
PLAZA DORREGO
Day 3: Day 3
Steps: Buenos Aires
A third day in the chic districts of the capital. Head to Palermo, the capital's bobo district with its design and fashion boutiques. A visit to the MALBA Latin American Art Museum is recommended before heading to the chic Recoleta neighborhood and its famous cemetery
Day 4: Day 4
Steps: Buenos Aires
A fourth day in the capital of Puerto Rico will not be too much to try to grasp all the atmosphere. You can feel the harbour atmosphere of the famous Caminito in the district of La Boca, or continue visiting museums, such as those dedicated to Carlos Gardel or Evita.
CAMINITO - MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES AL AIRE LIBRE / MUSEO CASA CARLOS GARDEL / MUSEO EVITA
Day 5: Day 5
Steps: Posadas
Departure for Mesopotamia, in the north-east of the country, arrival in Posadas and visit of the city.
Day 6: Day 6
Steps: San Ignacio Mini
On the way to Iguazu, visit the ruins of the Jesuit missions, especially San Ignacio Mini.
Day 7: Day 7
Steps: Puerto Iguazú
Arrival in Puerto Iguazu. Stroll through the city to the Hito de Las Tres Fronteras.
HITO DE LAS TRES FRONTERAS
Day 8: Day 8
Visit of the falls on the Brazilian side and the bird park located right next to it.
Day 9: Day 9
Steps: Parque Nacional Iguazú, Salta
Visit the falls on the Argentine side. In the evening take a direct flight to Salta in the northwest
Day 10: Day 10
Day 11: Day 11
Steps: Purmamarca, Tilcara, Humahuaca, Salinas Grandes
Excursions in the Quebrada de Humahuaca to Purmamarca, a typical village of the Andean altiplano, with its market in the central square, its famous hill of the seven colors and its escapade to the salt desert of Salinas Grandes. Then departure to Tilcara to spend the night
Day 12: Day 12
Visit of Tilcara, a small charming village that has experienced a tourist boom in recent years. Visit of the Pukara or the Garganta del Diablo, then return to Salta.
Day 13: Day 13
Steps: Cafayate, Cachi, Molinos, Angastaco, Salta
Crossing of the Calchaquies valleys from Salta with stops at the Cardones National Park, Cachi, Molinos and Angastaco before arriving in Cafayate. Night in Cafayate.
Day 14: Day 14
Steps: Cafayate
We will take time to make an excursion in the surroundings of the quiet city of Cafayate, famous for its landscapes and its vineyards.
Day 15: Day 15
Departure to La Rioja by bus. The city is not exceptional but is a good starting point for the surrounding excursions.
Day 16: Day 16
Day trip to the Talampaya Canyon, a park of arid beauty classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Day 17: title
The next day, we head for the Ischigualasto National Park - Valley of the Moon, also classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Day 18: Day 18
Departure for Mendoza, visit of the city and its San Martin park.
Day 19: Day 19
Visit to wineries on the wine route, towards Maipu and Lujan de Cuyo.
Day 20: Day 20
Excursion on route 7 to theAconcagua Park passing by the Puente del Inca.
Day 21: Day 21
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