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Things to Do in Northern Argentina


Flights: Cheap airfare to Northern Argentina (arriving in Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ministro Pistarini Airport)

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Humahuaca

The valley contains numerous archaeological remains of pre-Columbian settlements.

Attraction type: Historic site; Ancient ruins; Geological formation; Scenic drive
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Salta

This cable car takes you to the top of San Bernardo Hill where you can enjoy a view of the Lerma Valley.

Attraction type: Tram
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 9 attractions in Salta
Attraction type: History museum; Natural history museum
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Museum of Pachamama, Amaicha del Valle
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Amaicha del Valle
Attraction type: Art museum; Educational site; History museum; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 9 attractions in 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.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 9 attractions in Salta

A major Argentinean attraction, this railroad, reaching almost 14,000 feet above sea level, is one of the three highest in the world.

Attraction type: Scenic railroad; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 2 attractions in Humahuaca
Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site
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Salta Rafting, Province of Salta
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Feeling the warmth of the sun on the skin, watching Nature’s spotless beauty, being accompanied by the powerful presence of the unquestionable owners of the Heavens, the condores, admiring the beauty of the dinosaurs’ ageless footprints, examining the exceptional fossil algae formations, and marvelling at the beauty of the Seven-colour Hill, are only some of the components of the environment surrounding the adventures Salta Rafting offers visitors. Rafting downstream along Juramento River’s rapids, classified as Type III difficulty, you will be able to enjoy all of these, reaching the perfect balance between adventure and safety. No matter how old you are, you just need to let yourself be carried away by your senses up to the most gripping adventure.

Attraction type: Farm
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Attraction type: Geological formation
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The entrance to the oldest religious building in Salta was carved from a carob tree by aborigines in 1762.

Attraction type: Historic site
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Colonial, religious and contemporary art are housed in this 18th-century Spanish house.

Attraction type: Art museum
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This 1810 adobe house, containing furniture and costumes of the period, was the home of the Uriburu family, which produced two of Argentina's presidents.

Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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This towering church with striking white pillars is one of Salta’s most famous landmarks, often pictured on the city's postcards.

Attraction type: Religious site
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Excellent horse riding place with good food and accommodation provided if required. Different levels of experience catered for.

Attraction type: Horseback riding stable
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Attraction type: Scenic drive
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Salinas Grandes, Province of Jujuy
Attraction type: Desert
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Adventure tourism operator for small groups in Argentina, Chile and Bolivia. Adventure tours and expeditions combinated with trekking, horse ride, photographic safaris, mountain bike, arqueologic tourism and religious tourism are some of our many trips. A very import characteristic of our region is the culture, the passion to the native Gods and the wonderful landscape colours, all this make these trips amazing and unforgettable. Best Regards

Attraction type: All terrain vehicle trail
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