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Private tour of “Salinas Grandes” And Barrancas
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Free cancellation
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8 to 9 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
In Jujuy, two natural wonders await: the Salinas Grandes and the Barrancas. The Salinas Grandes immerse you in a surreal landscape of vast white plains that reflect the sun's rays like a celestial mirror, inviting you to walk on its crystalline surface. Meanwhile, the Barrancas await you with imposing rock formations sculpted by millennia of Mother Nature. Immerse yourself in a labyrinth of canyons and cliffs where every corner reveals a new work of geological art. From the heights, contemplate the infinite landscape where the earth and the sky embrace each other. In Salinas Grandes and Barrancas, nature invites you to explore its secrets and marvel at its splendor, preparing you for a unique and unforgettable experience in Jujuy.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the Purmamarca bus terminal, near the entrance of the town. To recognize each other we will arrive in a red Toyota Hilux model truck.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will look for passengers at hotels or previously agreed points. To recognize each other we will be in a red Toyota Hilux model truck with our LOGO.
What To Expect
Cuesta de Lipan
After 90 minutes of the route, we will stop at a "Panoramic Point" for 10 minutes where we can observe "The slope" and its path as well as take photos
1 Hours 40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salinas Grandes
Salinas Grandes is located approximately 140 km from San Salvador de Jujuy. We will tour the third largest salt flat in the world with a host from the local community. Here we can buy crafts made of Salt. The parador has toilets, food and drinks
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Accompanied by a local host, we will visit the pools they build to extract the Salt, then we will travel through the salt flat until we reach the "Ojo del Salar", this place gives us unique and unmatched postcards.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
We will travel 45 km in 50 minutes to reach the Archaeological Interpretation Center, here we will be able to obtain information, see panels and illustrative videos in Spanish and English about the work that archaeologists do. You can also buy local crafts here. From here we will travel 10 km to "Las Barrancas" this is a Natural Reserve where there are petroglyphs, engravings, rock paintings and ruins of human settlements that transport us to the roots of the culture of the Andes.
2 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
San Salvador de Jujuy
After visiting "Barrancas" we began our 178km return to the City of San Salvador de Jujuy or to the points where the passengers were picked up. The duration of the return journey is approximately 2 hours 40 minutes, where tourists will be able to observe beautiful landscapes that we have already visited but different because of the daylight.
2 Hours 40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by WANAKU
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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