A perfect way to discover Argentina is by car. The roads are in good condition and travel on your tempo. The road trip in Argentina brings you from Mendoza to Salta. Discover the untouched nature, orange colored mountains, and the Moon Valley of Argentina (Ischigualasto). On the road trip you will be able to visit Argentina’s best national parks. Above that, it is a hotspot for paleontology.
Self-drive
Spot the galaxy
Paleontology
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City
Buenos Aires, the city of Tango, Maradonna and Evita Perón! Buenos Aires is also known as the Paris of South-America. It is a city with more than 13 million inhabitants spread over 40 different neighborhoods, the so-called ´barrios´, which all have their own character. From the 19th century, a big stream of immigrants came mainly from Italy and Spain and you can still find the influence of these countries in the neighborhoods where the immigrants settled and established themselves.
In the neighborhood of La Boca, for example, you come across the rich Italian culture of its inhabitants. With its colorful houses, it resembles a neighborhood in Genoa.
San Telmo is the most bohemian neighborhood of Buenos Aires where you can find the real Argentinean culture with tango dancing in the streets, traditional eateries, and many antique stores.
Recoleta is since decades the most prestigious neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Its old buildings are a representation of European architecture from the last century and it is known for its fine restaurants and famous cemetery.
Palermo is the trendy upcoming neighborhood with the hippest restaurants and bars, its many designer and vintage shops and grand green parks.
It’s time for an active bike tour to get to know this bustling city a bit better! On bike you will see the city from a different point of view.
USD 40 per person
Mendoza, famous for Mount Aconcagua and for its Malbec wines, is one of the most beautiful and neat cities in the country. Nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountain Range, it gives shape to an incredible oasis created by man with the help of the Mendoza and Tunuyán Rivers, which have been wisely channeled into a huge irrigation system that gives life to everything it touches.
Full-day incl. lunch
An original and enjoyable way to discover the vineyards, the wineries, and the amazing wine región of Luján de Cuyo”. The main goal of this activity is to enjoy a tour outdoors surrounded by the unique scenery of the Andes and the vineyards.
USD 138 per person
Full day incl. lunch
Enjoy a full day in Mendoza’s best spa termas resort. Natural hot water sources and possibilities for relaxing massages. The full day spa is included with a lunch and transfer from your accommodation to the termas. A perfect stop in your trip.
USD 85 per person
The first day the road trip in Argentina. San Juan City is a charming and fertile oasis surrounded by mountains and features modern buildings with wide streets, attractive avenues and sidewalks with woods which provide one with beautiful natural, cultural and relaxing sites. San Juan City is a charming and fertile oasis surrounded by mountains and features modern buildings with wide streets, attractive avenues and sidewalks with woods which provide one with beautiful natural, cultural and relaxing sites. The region is a picturesque natural environment of mountains, streams and narrow passes that make this place the ideal one for those who want to enjoy nature. In the surroundings of San Juan, there is a favorable setting to practice mountain sports, hand gliding, fishing in rivers and streams, horse riding and four track excursions in the hills. The impressive ´Valle de la Luna´ (Valley of the Moon) , 330 km away from the Capital City of San Juan and immersed in Ischigualasto Natural Provincial Park, bases its worth and importance in the wild landscape, in the cultural history and in the paleontological richness of the area.
Categorie H: Nissan Versa or similar car. Inclusive GPS, air conditioning system.
Pick up: Mendoza city center (10 a.m.)
Drop-off: Salta city center (10 a.m.)
Yesterday you had the first part of the road trip. You will continue the trip to San Juan city. You will pass Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas on your way to San Juan.
The charming quiet little village of San Agustín de Valle Fértil is situated in San Juan province, part of Cuyo region. It dazzles visitors with its beautiful highly fertile landscape, mountains and rich vegetation full of cactus.
El Chiflón Provincial Park is situated strategically close to National Park Talampaya and Provincial Park Ischigualasto, on the border of provinces San Juan and La Rioja.
The city is strategically located in the heart of the Bermejo Valley, 1,153 meters above sea level, at the foothills of the Andes mountains. Beautifully set midst the intense red mountain ranges of Sierra de Famatina and Sierra de Maíz, surrounded by local, traditional wineries and the Bermejo River running, often brutally in the rainy season, through the city.
Belén is the oldest territory of Catamarca Province. The arrival of the Incas to the territory occurred around 1480. This area of the Calchaquí valley was populated by Hualfines, Culampajaes, and Famayfiles Quilmes Indians, spoke in general the same language, “Quechua”.
The current Belén Village was founded on December, 20th in 1681 by Father Bartolomé de Olmos and Aguilera, who baptized under the name “Bethlehem”, in honor of the town’s patron: “Our Lady of Bethlehem.”
The incredible attractions seduce more than one: endless fertile valleys, areas of crops, wineries, historic monuments and old churches, among others.
Located at 1.660 meters above sea level, the village of Cafayate is well known due to its famous Torrontes wine production. The right combination of temperature and humidity in this region provides the ideal environment for the growth of the sweet and deep fruit flavor. Getting to know its streets, its houses and mainly its people is a pleasant experience. One cannot miss to observe the unique architecture of the Cathedral, the flowery main square, the picturesque stone mill, or a visit to one of the wine museums.
Cachi is a beautiful town in the Chalchaquí Valley of Salta and situated at 2.280 meter above sea level. Nature as well as colonial aristocracy from the XVIII Century can be admired in this environment. In this legendary town, there are white buildings, adobe houses, paved streets and impressive architectural and cultural constructions that are worth admiring. Cachi means ´Salt´ in Quechua due to the fact that natives mistook the top of El Nevado Mountain with a salt mine. The most outstanding places to visit are the Archeological Museum, Cachi Church and Antigales, where deposits of old native civilizations are found.
Situated in the Lerma Valley, Salta is the capital city of the homonymous province. It is situated in one of the most fertile and nicest sites ever created by nature in this region. It is located at 1.187 meters above sea level, at the bottom of the 20 de Febrero and San Bernardo Mountains. The Hispanic architecture of the city outstands from the other cities in the country. The colonial spirit from the times of the foundation remains in its houses, streets, hundred-year-old monuments and narrow sidewalks surrounded by the mountains nearby.
Purmamarca is situated in the famous Quebrada de Humahuaca (Humahuaca Gorge) and gives a beautiful view on the Seven Colors Hill. The picturesque layout of its streets is centered on the main church, which was built in 1648. The same as with other villages in the region, the houses in Purmamarca are of adobe; earth, clay and straw mixed, a technology passed down through the generations. The main church has currently been noted as National Monument, as it has a particular architecture as well as valuable paintings and images of Cuzco. Enjoy the friendliness of the locals, the delicacies, the crafts fair with regional products and the beautiful colors of the surroundings!
The last day of the road trip in Argentina. You will head back to Salta where you will drop-off the car at the airport. Enjoy the surroundings on your way back.
In the morning a transfer is arranged for Salta airport. There you take the flight back to Argentina’s capital city Buenos Aires.
This morning, after breakfast, take a taxi to the airport for your return flight to your home country. We hope you enjoyed the road trip to Argentina. We love to see you back soon.
This was one of our best trips ever. You have the freedom you want to go with the right tips for the road. We come back again for the South of Argentina.
The tour through Argentina was one of our best trips. The travel specialist Egbert has provided us with excellent assistance in making our journey. The team was also ready during our trip. This is really an added value if you travel through a travel agent. The North of Argentina was beautiful. Everything was arranged according to our expectations. Thank you New World!
In summary, it was a pleasant trip through the north of Argentina. People don’t speak English everywhere in Argentina. Hotels well chosen and to our liking. The car could have been more spacious. The scenery was beautiful.
Visiting the North of Argentina was on our list. We have booked our tour through New World. We had a good and personal contact with Cami (travel agent). I had a list of the places I wanted to visit beforehand. Cami made our customized tour and it was great.
A nice selfdrive tour with our kids during the Christmas holidays. The temperature in Buenos Aires was quite high but once in the North the climate was drier. We enjoyed the beautiful nature and day trips. Nice welcome from the New World team.
