Salta and BA first trip HELP Please

Old Jun 11th, 2007, 07:20 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Salta and BA first trip HELP Please

We have a proposed itin and would like some feedback- for 14 nights..
Arrive BA and spend 2 nights and leave in the evening on 3rd dy to Salta
Salta- 2 nights- thendrive to Caci- Colome
Colome 2 nights
Cafayate 1 night- wineries ruins ( Killa)
Salta 1 night
Purmamarca- 1 2 or 3 nights? Not sure how many to stay..

Buenos Aires 3 nights then home
We like the outdoors and will be there in July. If we stay 3 nights it means we will drive from the NW directky to the Airport in Salta to leave for BA but our flight is not until 11pm. Alternatively we could spend 2 nights in the NW and the last night in Salta?

Also regarding hotels-- we originally planned to Stay in Colome at the winery- It is very expensive but I wonder what the benefit is rather than spend the days in Cafayate especiall if our interest is local colr rather than resort.
In Purmamrca- the htoel Slinceio is also pricey but are the other hotels there or in Tilcara that are comfortable?


Thanks in advance
naxos is offline  
Old Jun 11th, 2007, 12:54 PM
  #2  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Well, Colome worths two night if you can afford it, if not you have other choices, not so fancy, but not bad.
ACA in CAchi is nice, one of the best places to stay and not so expensive. Hosteria de Angastaco is inexpensive and nice, but needs mainteinance. Killa is perfect in Cafayate and you can take some time to visit Amaicha and Quilmes.
In Purmamarca,... There are plenty of new hotels much cheaper to Manantial del Silencio. My favorite is EL CArdòn which is in town and let you be part of the town all the time.
Warm regards.
Flintstones
flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 11th, 2007, 02:01 PM
  #3  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thank you
How do I reach El Cardon- cannot seem to find contact information.
naxos is offline  
Old Jun 16th, 2007, 11:44 AM
  #4  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Naxos, el cardon has no website yet, but the address is Belgrano St no number, but only 1.5 blocks from the main square. Telephone number 0388-4908672. They do not speak English at all. If you can manage with some spanish try to call in the morning to Mirta, she can help you a little more.
Flintstones
flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 16th, 2007, 12:22 PM
  #5  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Calling from abroad, that would be:
54-388-4908672
avrooster is offline  
Old Jun 16th, 2007, 06:02 PM
  #6  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Yes, Rooster You are always right! You are always alert! How do you do it? CD reaching you.
Flintstones.
flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 17th, 2007, 02:58 AM
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I guess I have nothing better to do... LOL!!!
avrooster is offline  
Old Jun 17th, 2007, 07:38 AM
  #8  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thank you both for the phone number - I will attempt a morning call. Before I call and amke a reservation I would like to clarify..(Currently I reserved 2 nights at Silencio-)
If I have 2 nights to spend in the north and will be driving from Salta- shall I stay both nights in Purmmamarca or one night in Purmmarca and one night in Tilcara?

Flinstones-- I Know you recommended one night in each but do you have a hotel recommendation for Tilcara?
naxos is offline  
Old Jun 17th, 2007, 07:43 AM
  #9  
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5,245
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Angie has the answer for any and all questions about our NW, don't you Angie?

And if she doesn't have it, she will find out for us, won't you, Angie?
avrooster is offline  
Old Jun 18th, 2007, 05:25 AM
  #10  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Of course, Rooster. I like Tilcara, but ir turns windy every day in the afternoon. Purmamarca worths two nights. You will not regret.
You can drive or take a tour to the SAlt Flats from there, so I really like Purmamarca most.
In Tilcara eat at Yacon... They have great dishes, for all tastes. Quinoa, llama and much more.
Flintstones
flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 18th, 2007, 01:20 PM
  #11  
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
This is great information! I'm just starting to plan our trip for April 2008.
alan64 is offline  
Old Jun 19th, 2007, 04:35 AM
  #12  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Alan, take a time for the NW it worths. Do not miss Purmamarca and the SAlt Flats. I ususally recommned people to walk in LOS COLORADOS in the morning, before the massive tourism invade the little town. CAfayate - CAchi the wines, the alfajores and the wine ice-cream! Do not miss it!
F
flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 19th, 2007, 08:25 AM
  #13  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
OK if we stay 2 nights in Purmamarca, do we have time to drive to Tilcara and Humahuaca?

Also how crowded will Purmamarca be with
tourist buses in July?

What is the best driving route from Salat to Purmamarca and Tilcara?
naxos is offline  
Old Jun 19th, 2007, 09:12 AM
  #14  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You can base in Purmamarca and visit Humahuaca and Tilcara. I ususally drive in countertime of the buses: I mean I try not to be in a place at the same time all tourist buses arrive. For instance, Tilcara in the afernoon, Purmamarca in the morning between 9 to 11/12... But there are lots of buses in July, specially during the two-week holiday!
Staying two nights, you can visit the Gorge and the SAlt Flats.
Best route, 9 and to come hack take 9- 56 - 34 - 9 ... see in a map, please. Looks longer but easier driving.
Warm regards,
Flintstones
F.

flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 19th, 2007, 11:33 AM
  #15  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks for the details- I really appreciate your help.
naxos is offline  
Old Jun 20th, 2007, 04:41 AM
  #16  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You are welcome!
Flintstones
flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 23rd, 2007, 03:21 PM
  #17  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just to clarify-- when are the tour buses in Purmamarca and Tilcara?

If I start the day in Salta and leave early in the morning- what should be my first stop?
naxos is offline  
Old Jun 24th, 2007, 11:11 AM
  #18  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
If you are going to stay in Purmamarca just skip it i your way to the gorge and go directly to Tilcara. You will have less chances too meet all the tourists in Purmamarca because they usually go in the morning... (big buses) and visit the indian ruins and museum before they reach there... you can stay in Purmamarca and early in the morning take the beautiful pics with no tourists... Walk on los Colorados and drive to the salt flats around 10, you will not find lots of tourists. Tell us about your experience when you com back...
Remember to eat at YACON in Tilcara and at LA POSTA in Purmamarca... You will never regret.
At midday all the tourists are in Humahuaca and to be honest the best sceneries are up to Tilcara.
Warm regards,
Flintstones.
flintstones is offline  
Old Jun 24th, 2007, 04:11 PM
  #19  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 24
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Flinstones

Thank you again for all your specific information. Are you suggesting that we skip Humahuaca?

Is there a particular hike to take in Tilcara?

How long a trip to Tilcara from Salta? Should we leave at 7 or 8 am?

I am excited about your restaurant advice also. I will be sure to post when I return.
naxos is offline  
Old Jun 25th, 2007, 07:53 AM
  #20  
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 850
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It is up to you, naxos,if you feel you are more itnerested in what you see in Tilcara... I really skip it when people ere enjoying Tilacara better because if you run just to see more... you do see either... neither... do you understand...? YWhta I want yu to be sure you are missing something great! I mean You should not miss Purmamarca, and the SAlt Flats, for instance, but Humahuaca has only a huge monument. The work of man is nos as God`s!
Wamr regards.
Angie
flintstones is offline  

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information -