Top 10 Things to do in Northern Argentina, Northern Argentina

August 4, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Discover the best top things to do in Northern Argentina, Argentina including Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas, Anfiteatro Natural, MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta, Salinas Grandes, Casa Historica de Tucuman, Virgen de los Tres Cerritos, Cerro San Bernardo, Cuesta del Obispo, Salinas Grandes, Train to the Clouds.
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1. Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

Ruta Nacional 68, Cafayate Argentina +54 3868 42-2137 http://turismo.salta.gov.ar/contenido/20/quebrada-de-las-conchas
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5.0 based on 2,774 reviews

Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

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. Anfiteatro Natural

Salta Argentina http://www.acusticaweb.com/acustica-arquitectonica/blog/acca-arquitecta/anfiteatro-de-cafayate.html
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5.0 based on 1,530 reviews

Anfiteatro Natural

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.

3. MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta

Bartolome Mitre 77, Salta A4400 Argentina +54 387 437-0592 [email protected] http://www.maam.gob.ar
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4.5 based on 6,724 reviews

MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta

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.

4. Salinas Grandes

4600 Argentina http://www.jujuyturismo.com.ar/salinas-grandes.php
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4.5 based on 1,528 reviews

Salinas Grandes

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.

5. Casa Historica de Tucuman

Calle Congreso de Tucuman 151, San Miguel de Tucuman T4000IEC Argentina +54 381 431-0826 [email protected] http://www.museocasahistorica.org.ar
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4.5 based on 2,428 reviews

Casa Historica de Tucuman

Reviewed By DiegoR21_ARG - Rafaela, Argentina

A MUST if you visit San MIguel de Tucumán, it's a very well organized museum where you can really enjoy history, getting to know the historical house where Argentina was born as an independent country. It has recently been updated with some technology to increase interactivity for visitors and it's a great place to visit.

6. Virgen de los Tres Cerritos

Calle Los Tres Zorritos, Salta A4412IZA Argentina http://www.inmaculadamadre-salta.org
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4.5 based on 1,762 reviews

Virgen de los Tres Cerritos

7. Cerro San Bernardo

Salta Argentina +54 387 431-0641 http://www.cerrosanbernardo.todowebsalta.com.ar
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4.5 based on 3,435 reviews

Cerro San Bernardo

Reviewed By bovrilarg - Buenos Aires, Argentina

This is a wonderful park after a great ride up. Wonderful scenery with friendly people. Some small stores, a small restaurant (sandwiches and the like). Highly recommend! Remember to take sun screen! The gondola ride is enchanting!

8. Cuesta del Obispo

RN33, Salta Argentina +54 387 404-0973 http://www.saltabiking.com/salta-biking-cuesta-del-obispo.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,552 reviews

Cuesta del Obispo

Reviewed By H3293DPgabrielb - Buenos Aires, Argentina

On the way to Cachi the road climbs the mountain before entering the Calchaquies valley , reaching its highest point at 3154 m above sea level from where you have a wonderful sight from above

9. Salinas Grandes

Llamado Puna Jujena, 4600 San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Salta Argentina http://www.jujuyturismo.com.ar/salinas-grandes.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 704 reviews

Salinas Grandes

Reviewed By journeymadsebi - Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

We headed out from Purmamarca at around 3.30pm after checking in to our AirBnb - the journey takes around 90 minutes each way but you are so busy admiring the countryside that it flies by. You climb through cacti '' fields'' with ever larger cacti, llamas grazing, rocky outcrops of different colours and then right at the end the prize of the beautiful endless salt flats glistening in the distance. If you wish you can walk out onto the flats but bring a towel and a change of footwear. Lots of areas which are safe to leave your car while you pose for photos. We never felt unsafe and spent about 20 minutes there before the drive home again.

10. Train to the Clouds

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4.0 based on 1,147 reviews

Train to the Clouds

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

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