The 15 best things to do in Salta (2026)

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   1. Tour to Cafayate from Salta

   Outty Ranking96

   Our excursion will start in the center of Salta, we will head south on the RN 68 passing through four tobacco towns. The first stop will be in Talapampa, a country place to rest for twenty minutes or so, then continue to. Peak Performance at 96/100, 4.9/5 from 498 traveler reviews, 12h from $31, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca

   Outty Ranking96

   This excursion will delight us with the variety and contrast of the landscapes that we will visit, we leave Salta by route 9 for the town of Purmamarca from where, after a technical stop, we will start climbing the Lipan. Peak Performance at 96/100, 4.9/5 from 432 traveler reviews, 14h from $37, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   3. Tour to Cachi from Salta

   Outty Ranking95

   We will head for RN 68 towards the tobacco towns of Cerrillos, La Merced and El Carril to turn off for RP 33 to the West. There we will enter the Andes Precordillera through the Quebradas de Los Laureles and Escoipe. The. Peak Performance at 95/100, 4.9/5 from 387 traveler reviews, 12h from $33, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   4. Cachi Full Day Tour with Los Cardones National Park

   Outty Ranking91

   In this experience the tourist can appreciate the imposing landscapes that offers us of the Argentine North, its diversity of colors, flora and fauna, located in the heart of the Calchaquíes Valleys. In Cuesta del Obispo. 90+ Club at 91/100, 5.0/5 from 216 traveler reviews, 12h from $42, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   5. Humahuaca and Hornocal Full Day Tour

   Outty Ranking91

   We start from Salta city heading north on National Route 9, passing through the outskirts of San Salvador de Jujuy to enter the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Cultural and Natural Heritage of Humanity. The first village we will. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.9/5 from 297 traveler reviews, 14h from $55, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   6. Salinas Grandes Tour of Purmamarca and Lipan Coast

   Outty Ranking91

   In this experience the tourist will be able to appreciate the majestic landscapes of the Argentine North, including the Provinces of Salta and Jujuy, reaching a unique experience where touching the sky is almost possible. 90+ Club at 91/100, 5.0/5 from 225 traveler reviews, 12h from $47, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   7. Full Day Tour to Cafayate Tierra del Sol and Good Wine

   Outty Ranking90

   In this experience the tourist will be able to appreciate the imposing landscapes of Northern Argentina, its diversity of colors, geological formations, flora and fauna, located in the heart of the Calchaquíes Valleys. 90+ Club at 90/100, 4.9/5 from 270 traveler reviews, 12h from $42, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   8. 4 days 4 destinations in North Argentina

   Outty Ranking89

   Dare to know the Argentine North! With this 4-day tour you can get to know the 4 most important points of Salta and Jujuy. Cafayate, Cachi, Salinas Grandes, Humahuaca, Hornocal, Purmamarca, Tilcara and more!! Departures. Exceptional at 89/100, 4.9/5 from 177 traveler reviews, 96h from $135, free cancellation.

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   9. Quebrada de Humahuaca From Salta with Purmamarca

   Outty Ranking83

   Discover the beautiful landscapes offered by the Quebrada de Humahuaca, with its picturesque villages, culture and ancestral history. The various colors, mountains and hills. The native fauna, the warmth of its people, a. Exceptional at 83/100, 4.9/5 from 123 traveler reviews, 12h from $50, free cancellation.

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    10. Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca: Full Day Excursion from Salta Capital

    Outty Ranking82

    In this Service, Passengers will visa one of the most beautiful places in Northern Argentina, which was recently selected as one of the 7 Wonders of Argentina: SALINAS GRANES. You will also know and tour the town of Pur. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.6/5 from 227 traveler reviews, 13h from $34, free cancellation.

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    11. Full-Day Tour Cafayate Calchaqui Valleys with Wine

    Outty Ranking82

    This day-trip to Cafayate offers you one of the most beautiful landscapes in South America. You will be able to see formations in the mountains like The Castles, The Amphitheater, The Devil's Throat and more. In the town. Exceptional at 82/100, 4.5/5 from 357 traveler reviews, 14h from $32, free cancellation.

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    12. Full-day Cachi and Los Cardones National Park from Salta

    Outty Ranking73

    In this tour to Cachi, you´ll discover one of the most breathtaking landscapes that Salta offers like the “Cuesta del Obispo” and the "Parque Nacional de Cardones". This amazing experience gives you the opportunity to vi. Strongly Recommended at 73/100, 4.4/5 from 131 traveler reviews, 11h from $29, free cancellation.

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    13. From Salta: Serranías del Hornocal and the hill of 14 colors

    Outty Ranking72

    We will begin the trip to the hill of 14 colors, also known as the Serranías del Hornocal. We will depart from the city of Salta to enter the province of Jujuy, where we will visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, a UNESCO Wor. Strongly Recommended at 72/100, 4.5/5 from 104 traveler reviews, 11h from $54, free cancellation.

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    14. Full-Day Tour to Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca From Salta

    Outty Ranking71

    This full-day excursion from Salta will discover the most interesting places. Marvel at the Cerro de los Siete Colores, pose for photos in the striking white salt flats of Salinas Grandes and shop for souvenirs at the fa. Strongly Recommended at 71/100, 4.3/5 from 123 traveler reviews, 11h from $34, free cancellation.

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    15. From Salta: Full-day tour to Cachi and Los Cardones National Park

    Outty Ranking71

    Leaving behind the fertile Lerma Valley, we ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After visiting La Piedra del Molino (3,400 meters. Strongly Recommended at 71/100, 4.5/5 from 45 traveler reviews, 10h from $29, free cancellation.

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