Salta & Jujuy Colored Valleys Loop
A self-drive loop from Salta covering the Hill of Seven Colors, Salinas Grandes, Quebrada de las Conchas, Cafayate, and Cachi.
The most classic self-drive loop in Northwest Argentina. Head north to Jujuy to see the Quebrada de Humahuaca and the Salinas Grandes salt flats, then drive south to the wine region of Cafayate, and finally return via the unpaved sections of Route 40 to Cachi. Most of the route lies above 2,000 to 3,000 meters, peaking over 4,000 meters; starting low and ascending gradually helps with acclimatization. Perfect for those who want to avoid long flights to Patagonia and love landscape photography and road trips.
The rainy season runs from December to February, during which mountain roads and the unpaved road to Hornocal may be disrupted.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive in Salta Old Town
薩爾塔城（七月九日廣場、薩爾塔主教座堂、高山考古博物館、聖弗朗西斯科教堂、聖貝爾納多山纜車與觀景台）
Take a taxi from the airport to the Old Town (about 20 minutes). Sights are within walking distance. Take the cable car up the hill in the evening.
The Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM) is usually closed on Mondays; check opening hours before visiting.
住宿：歷史老城中心
第 2 天 · North to Purmamarca
烏馬瓦卡峽谷（普爾馬馬卡聖羅莎教堂、普爾馬馬卡七色山、普爾馬馬卡七色山環線步道）
Pick up your car and drive along National Route 9 through the cloud forest (about 180 km, taking around 3 hours).
住宿：普爾馬馬卡
第 3 天 · Tilcara to the 14-Color Mountain
烏馬瓦卡峽谷（蒂爾卡拉古堡、烏馬瓦卡峽谷與烏馬瓦卡鎮、奧爾諾卡爾十四色山）
Drive north along the gorge and back (about 160 km round trip). The final unpaved stretch is about 25 km and takes 1 hour each way.
The viewpoint is at an altitude of about 4,000 meters. The light is best in the afternoon; aim to ascend no later than 15:00.
住宿：普爾馬馬卡
第 4 天 · Cuesta del Lipán & Salinas Grandes
烏馬瓦卡峽谷（利潘盤山公路、薩利納斯大鹽沼） → 薩爾塔城（雲端列車與波爾沃裡利亞高架橋）
Drive over the Lipán Pass to the salt flats, then return to Salta via San Antonio de los Cobres (about 325 km total).
The Train to the Clouds usually runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays; check schedules in advance. Take precautions against altitude sickness as you pass above 4,000 meters.
住宿：歷史老城中心
第 5 天 · Quebrada de las Conchas to Wine Country
卡法亞特（貝殼峽谷（魔鬼咽喉與圓形劇場）、卡法亞特主廣場與主教座堂）
Drive along National Route 68 to Cafayate (about 180 km, taking around 5 hours with multiple stops along the way).
住宿：主廣場老城區
第 6 天 · Cafayate Winery Day
卡法亞特（葡萄與葡萄酒博物館、El Esteco 酒莊、皮亞泰利酒莊、科羅拉多河七瀑布）
Explore wineries in town and the nearby countryside by bicycle, taxi, or on foot; all are within 10 km.
Do not drive after wine tasting. Lunches at popular wineries must be booked in advance.
住宿：主廣場老城區
第 7 天 · Route 40 to Cachi
卡法亞特（聖卡洛斯村、箭峽與安加斯塔科） → 薩爾塔城（卡奇）
Drive along the unpaved gravel section of Route 40 (about 160 km). The road conditions are slow, taking over 4.5 hours.
Gravel roads can become slippery after rain. Fill up your tank before setting off, as there are few services along the way.
住宿：Cachi
第 8 天 · Los Cardones National Park & Return to Salta
Drive along Route 33 across the straight road, descend via Cuesta del Obispo, and reach the airport (about 160 km, taking 3 to 4 hours).