Cerro de los Siete Colores, Salinas Grandes, Cafayate. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
Cerro de los Siete Colores is one of the hills bordering the Quebrada de Purmamarca which is in turn is a western branch of the Quebrada de Humahuaca up to Cuesta del Lipán, in Jujuy Province, Argentina. Its unique color range is the product of a complex geological…
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The Salinas Grandes is a large salt flat in central-northern Argentina, spanning the borders of four provinces, at an average altitude of 180 metres above sea level, and having an area of…
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Cafayate is a town located at the central zone of the Valles Calchaquíes in the province of Salta, Argentina. It sits 1,683 metres above mean sea level, at a distance of 189 kilometres from Salta City and 1,329 kilometres from Buenos…
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Salta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Salta, Argentina. The church serves as the seat and the metropolitan cathedral of the Archbishop of Salta.
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The Tren a las Nubes is a tourist train service in Salta Province, Argentina. The service runs along the eastern part of the Salta–Antofagasta railway line of the Belgrano Railway that connects the Argentine Northwest with the border in…
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €27 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €43 |
| Private room with bathroom | €57 |
| Standard hotel | €89 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €22 | €40 |
| Local transport | €4 | €7 |
| If you cook yourself | €12 | |
| Total per day | €83 | €136 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €23 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €32 |
💶 4 days in Salta & Quebrada de Humahuaca: ≈ €387 on a budget or ≈ €599 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are August, September. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €83 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €136. For 4 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €387 to €599, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are August, September.
We recommend 4 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Cerro de los Siete Colores; Salinas Grandes; Cafayate; Salta Cathedral; Tren a las Nubes.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €57 per night and a hostel bed €27.
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