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Follow Route 40 north from San Salvador de Jujuy on a four-day private tour through colored hills, salt flats and historic Andean communities. Expect colonial chapels, petroglyphs and hands-on visits with salt workers.
Follow Route 40 north from San Salvador de Jujuy on a four-day private tour through colored hills, salt flats and historic Andean communities. Expect colonial chapels, petroglyphs and hands-on visits with salt workers.
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Operated by Arami Viajes · San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy
You climb into a sturdy van at dawn in San Salvador de Jujuy and the road unfurls north: ochre hills whoosh by, cardones (giant cacti) lean toward the wind, and the high Andes press close enough to skim your thoughts. Along Route 40 the landscape changes like film cuts — quebradas of layered color, river ravines gouged by seasonal melt, and salt pans that flatten the light until the sky feels within reach.
moderate.
4 days.
Light to moderate fitness for short walks and transfers; able to handle long vehicle drives and brief high-altitude walks.
Most stops are between 3,200 and 4,200 meters above sea level; the Salinas Grandes area sits on the high Puna plateau.
Yes — the itinerary includes three nights in local hosterías listed in the tour description.
The tour notes stroller and wheelchair accessibility for certain areas, but some sites have uneven terrain; check with the operator for specific mobility needs.
Guides are typically Spanish-speaking; private tours may provide English-speaking guides on request—confirm at booking.
Route 40 passes settlements shaped by colonial ecclesiastical routes and pre-Hispanic trade paths; churches and petroglyphs reflect layered indigenous and Spanish histories.
The Puna ecosystem is fragile—stay on established roads and trails, avoid removing salt or cultural artifacts, and support local guides to keep tourism benefits in communities.
Arami Viajes operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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