Argentina
Two hundred and seventy-five waterfalls that shake the ground, then mountains striped in fourteen colours
Argentina
A journey between two geographic extremes of Argentina: Iguazu Falls, two hundred and seventy-five cascades spread across nearly three kilometres on the Brazilian border, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then the Andean Northwest, a high-altitude desert region where mountains stripe their flanks in fourteen different mineral colours around the colonial town of Salta.
When
April-June | Sept-Oct
Price
From 4 000€ excl. flights
(based on 2 people sharing)
How long
7 nights
Ideal length
Days 1-2
The first chapter unfolds at Iguazu Falls, a system of two hundred and seventy-five cascades that dwarf even Niagara Falls in scale. The Devil's Throat, where fourteen waterfalls converge into a deafening wall of water and spray, is reached by a metal walkway that advances straight into the cloud of mist.
Day 1
The Devil's Throat
A walk along the metal walkway to the Devil's Throat, the highlight of the falls system where the roar of the water drowns out all conversation, a soaking from the spray thrown tens of metres into the air guaranteed.
Day 2
The lower trail and a boat excursion
A walk along the lower trail, right up close to the falls, then a boat excursion that approaches the foot of San Martín Falls, for an experience that's both visual and sensory.
Days 1-2
A flight to Salta, a colonial town nicknamed "la Linda" for its preserved Spanish façades, the starting point for the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO-listed gorge where erosion has sculpted mountains striped in red, green, and violet. The village of Purmamarca, dominated by the Hill of Seven Colours, remains one of the most photographed sites in Argentina.
Day 1
Salta la Linda and its colonial facades
A visit to Salta's historic centre, a pink baroque cathedral and intact colonial facades, then a cable car ride up Cerro San Bernardo for an overview of the city and surrounding mountains.
Day 2
The Hill of Seven Colours and Purmamarca
A drive through the Quebrada de Humahuaca to the village of Purmamarca, dominated by the Hill of Seven Colours, then a visit to the local artisan market, known for its llama and alpaca wool weavings.
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