North West Argentina Holidays

Who is a North West Argentina holiday best for?

North West Argentina holidays suit travellers dreaming of wide open spaces, magical landscapes and limitless skies (so, everyone). If history and culture are your passion, picture yourself lingering in fascinating adobe (mud-brick) villages, or admiring the architecture of colonial towns set back from the flow of tourists. For photographers and arty types, the heavens don’t get more picturesque than the incredible flaming red skies of Argentina and nature’s flamboyance doesn’t stop there, with vivid emerald forests, crystal lakes and soaring gorges to marvel at. Got a taste for adventure? At the base of the magnificent Andes there’s the chance to jump into an array of action sports, from hiking and mountain biking to climbing and white water rafting. Or if you prefer things a little more low-key, explore some of the many magnificent wineries in the region, learn about the subtleties of Argentinian wine and savour every last drop.

What can you find in North West Argentina that you won’t find anywhere else?

Argentina’s legendary National Route 40 road, also known as Ruta 40, is the country’s longest road. It stretches from Cabo Vi´rgenes in the south and meanders up to the northernmost point of the mainland, Cie´naga, on the Bolivian border. It winds through eleven provinces, twenty national parks and across 24 rivers. Here you can embark on a road trip to end all road trips; cruise past the incredible UNESCO-accredited Talampaya National Park and its giant burnt red rock formations and it feels like you’re on another planet. Cross Ischigualasto Provincial Park, known as The Valley of the Moon due to its lunar-like rock formations, and you’re immersed into a geological gem of a landscape surrounded by massive rock sculptures and some of the world’s oldest dinosaur remains.

Special things to do in North West Argentina

North West Argentina holidays are all about letting go of your expectations and diving into the unexpected. The mammoth beauty of the mountains and valleys in this part of the world lend themselves to an intense feeling of freedom and the slowing down of time. Take a road trip with the silhouette of the Argentine Andes looming overhead, stop in a mud village and observe the peaceful way of life, view incredible geological formations and feel the fresh, pure air on your skin. North West Argentina holidays are filled with the sort of experiences that will give you a dizzying sense of life and perspective.