San Antonio de los Cobres Day Trip from Salta

Your full-day journey to San Antonio de los Cobres begins with pickup at your Salta hotel. The drive to the northwest of Salta follows Argentina's famous Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds) but traveling by coach allows passengers to disembark, snap photos and see sights along the way. 

Arrive at Quebrada del Toro (Gorge of the Bull) and admire the 79-foot (24-meter) El Toro Viaduct. Pass the impressive Alisal and Chorrillo bridges as you listen to your guide's commentary on the area's history and geology. Watch the scenery change from rocky terrain and cacti to dense vegetation as the coach makes its way up toward the Andes.

Stop to snap photos and stretch in several picturesque towns including Alfarcito, El Gólgota, and El Candado. Visit Santa Rosa de Tastil, a rural village that is home to the ruins of a pre-Incan city. Visit the archaeological museum and purchase a snack here (own expense). 

Continue through Finca La Encrucijada to reach the highest point on your journey at 13,386 feet (4,080 meters) in Abra Blanca. View the native llamas and condors in their natural habitat as they pick their way through the mountain landscape.

Complete the final leg of your journey to San Antonio de los Cobres, where you stop for views of the Polvorilla Viaduct. Explore the streets full of traditional adobe homes on your own and taste regional dishes for lunch (own expense) during your two hours in one of Argentina's highest-elevation towns. 

Then board the bus for your return trip to Salta, where your excursion ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Follow part of the route of Argentina’s famous Train to the Clouds on a scenic round-trip drive from Salta to the mountain town of San Antonio de los Cobres. As you climb in elevation during the drive, travel through Quebrada del Toro’s dense greenery and breathtaking gorge dotted with cacti. Cross viaducts and bridges, including Alisal and Chorrillo, and visit the pre-Incan archaeological gem of Santa Rosa de Tastil. Explore the quiet mining town of San Antonio de los Cobres, from where you’ll capture views of Polvorilla Viaduct.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of two passengers per booking is required.
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring a jacket/sweater and sunscreen.
Note: San Antonio de los Cobres sits at an elevation of more than 12,000 feet, which may cause altitude sickness for some; it is recommended that you drink plenty of hot tea or water prior to the tour and carry any necessary medication.
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers