Northern Argentina: Color, Altitude, and History

Northern Argentina offers a complete contrast to Patagonia: reddish-hued landscapes, colonial towns, and an Andean culture felt in every corner. Here are the highlights every visitor should include in their itinerary.

Must-see routes

Salta, “the Beautiful.” With its colonial historic center, it’s the ideal base for exploring the region. The High Mountain Archaeology Museum (MAAM) and the cable car up Cerro San Bernardo are two classics that never disappoint.

Quebrada de Humahuaca and Purmamarca. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Quebrada offers landscapes like the Hill of Seven Colors and towns where time seems to stand still. Ideal for a route with plenty of photo stops along the way.

Cafayate and the Calchaquí Valleys. The home of high-altitude wines, especially Torrontés. Between boutique wineries and rock formations like the Quebrada de las Conchas, this is one of the most scenic routes in the north.

Salinas Grandes. A white sea of salt at over 3,000 meters above sea level, one of the most photographed landscapes in the region.

A useful tip for your trip

The north is best enjoyed as a circuit, moving between different towns and cities with varied lodging along the way. That means packing and unpacking bags constantly — something you can avoid by planning your luggage transport well.

At Jet Bags we help move your bags between Buenos Aires and the northern provinces, or directly between the different stops on your route, so your trip can focus on the scenery instead of the logistics.

Heading to northern Argentina? Get in touch and we’ll arrange your luggage transport so you travel lighter.