Day 2  BUENOS AIRES - SALTA

On Day 2 we will travel to Salta. Founded in 1582, it’s known for its Spanish colonial architecture and Andean heritage. You will transfer to the hotel and there will be time for leisure.

Day 4 QUEBRADA DE HUMAHUACA

We will travel to the city of Humahuaca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the outskirts of the Jujuy province, just a few kilometers from the border with Bolivia. This excursion will allow us to appreciate the most impressive colors of the Argentine North, its culture, its unique towns and its people.

We will leave the city of Salta, through the central area of the city, taking RN 9 and then entering the municipality of General Güemes, through the RN 34. Later on we enter the sister province of Jujuy, where we will have the opportunity to see the great Quebrada de Humahuaca. This area is recognized for its imposing landscapes and its picturesque towns such as Volcán, Purmamarca where we will find the majestic Cerro de los 7 Colores; Tilcara; Humahuaca, the largest town in the canyon; Uquía, a small town where the church of San Francisco de Paula is located, dating back to the 17th century. The church contains the ancient paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels from Cuzco-Peru. It was painted at the time of colonization. You will also see Huacalera, where we will be at the Tropic of Capricorn and finally, La Paleta del Pintor in Maimará.

Humahuaca will be the longest stop. Here you can have lunch and taste the best regional dishes where llama meat is common and also get to know the town and culture. Carnival is a main theme here, since it is the epicenter of this celebration. After lunch, we will start our way back. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 6  IGUAZÚ FALLS ARGENTINIAN SIDE

Day 5 you will see one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, the Iguazú Falls. Located within the National Park of the same name, it is about 20 kilometers from the city of Puerto Iguazú, north of the province of Misiones, Argentina. The river that forms the falls, also called Iguazú, starts in the state of Paraná, in Brazil. After traveling around 1,200 kilometers across a plateau, absorbing the flow of the tributaries that it comes into contact with, it reaches a point where A geological fault forms a crack in the plain. Here the river converges with another that has been traversing calmly. Then suddenly, the river rushes rapidly for 80 meters forming the Devil's Throat, the main waterfall. The falls plunge into the depths and then gently flow out for a few kilometers on the Paraná River.

In the Guarani language, the term Iguazú translates to Big Waters. They were discovered by European explorers in the year 1541, by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. In 1984, UNESCO declared them a Natural Heritage site. One of the most popular places to visit is the Garganta del Diablo Upper Circuit and Lower Circuit and take “La Gran Aventura”, a grand adventure  that you cannot miss on your visit. Known as the "Baptism of the Waterfalls", this excursion combines the adrenaline of being just meters away from the falls and a jungle tour on 4x4’s. After the tour we will come back to town for an overnight in the hotel.

Day 8 SAN IGNACIO RUINS AND WANDA MINES

A full day tour where we will get to see more of the Misiones province. Our first destination is the Ruins of San Ignacio Miní. Along the way we will stop at the Precious Stones Mines in Wanda, which is a deposit of semi-precious stones of quartz crystals, amethysts, agates, topaz, and more. A local guide will be waiting for you at the entrance to tell you about the mine's history. During the tour you will enter the caves where you can see the stones in their natural state and the workshop in the mine to learn about the processing. We continue along the tour observing the Yerba Mate and Tea plantations and visit a yerbatera. The trail is always surrounded by a wide range of greens, reds and other colors that dot the landscape. The tour includes a stop for lunch and relaxation. After crossing through Brazil-Argentina customs, you will travel about 250 km until you reach the Jesuit Ruins of San Ignacio, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1984. The San Ignacio Ruins date back to 1632 and were created by Jesuits in the Americas during the Spanish colonization.  It was built in what can be called the "Guarani Baroque" and is considered the most spectacular example of the 30 missions built by the Jesuits in a territory that currently includes Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. The walk includes a visit to one of the oldest Jesuit buildings, where you can appreciate the architecture and carved stone. There are sculptures of Baroque origin, interpreted and developed by indigenous artists of the time. During the journey there is a sound and light show you are sure to love. In the evening we will return to Puerto Iguazu for an overnight stay in the hotel