Meet the Locals

Your private guide will be at Ezeiza International Airport ready to give you a kind welcome to Buenos Aires, helping you to familiarize with Argentina and answering any question you might have about your trip plan.

After a private ride of one hour approximately, you will be arriving at the selected hotel.

Check in and have the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city on your own.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Buenos Aires – Boutique Hotel

In the morning, your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a unique private tour of the city.
Some of the areas and sites to consider include:

Plaza de Mayo, home to the national government palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

San Telmo, which is a great area to visit if you’re interested in tango and the arts. The antique markets, candle street lighting, cobbled roads, and historic buildings with original facades and décor create a lovely bohemian atmosphere.

La Boca, a neighborhood famous for its brightly-painted houses.

It’s also home to the legendary Boca Juniors Football Club, where Diego Maradona made his name.

Puerto Madero, which is situated on the riverside along the Río de la Plata. This major gastronomic and business hub is situated in former commercial docks. Along the canals, these former industrial warehouses were converted into elegant bars, eateries, and offices during one of the most successful urban waterfront restoration projects in the world.

Palermo, the largest neighborhood, hosts huge parks and some of Buenos Aires’ trendiest bars, clubs, and fashion boutiques. This neighborhood—which has nearly 350 acres of parks, lakes, and wooded areas—offers a peaceful retreat from the busy city.

Recoleta, home to an array of fashionable restaurants, cafés, boutiques, malls, and luxury hotels, which reside along tree-lined avenues.

One of the main attractions, The Cemetery, is the final resting place for generations of well-known Argentinians, including Evita Peron.

We also invite you to visit the Evita Museum, to learn about one of the most influent character in Argentina’s history and culture.

This museum is devoted to Argentina’s iconic first lady and wife of President Juan Domingo Perón.

Housed in a gorgeous 1923 mansion that from 1948 belonged to Eva Perón’s social foundation, Museo Evita celebrates the Argentine heroine with videos, historical photos, books and posters. However, the prize memorabilia are her wardrobe: dresses, shoes, handbags, hats and blouses all on display.

• Private guide & transportation
• Full day tour.
• Lunch not included. Free time to take it at leisure.
• Evita Museum tickets included. Closed on Mondays.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Buenos Aires – Boutique Hotel

Get to know Buenos Aires’ contemporary art scene on a half-day tour of local studios that lets you hear from the artists themselves. Meet the people behind Argentina’s freshest creative works as you learn about the techniques and inspiration that bring their visions to life.

After a convenient hotel pickup, set out on a journey that takes you to three local ateliers.

When you step into each workspace, you can feel the personal touch as you experience the setting where the artist work.

Nobody can explain a piece quite like its creator can, so this is your chance to pick up some insights and insider tips for a window into the creative world—and to enrich your own art collection if you find a piece that speaks to you.

• Private guide & transportation
• Estimated duration: 4 hours

For a special dinner, we invite you to discover all the secrets of the traditional Argentina cuisine at EL FOGON.

Discover the Asado tradition, served with a twist having a closed-door dining experience that explores new ways of serving Argentine Asado classics.

While seated at our bar you’ll see, feel and experience different grill cooking techniques, up close and personal.

We sit up to 30 people a night, all seats are within three meters of the grill and our chef is at your disposal to showcase what cooking with fire is all about.

We will welcome you in our specially designed restaurant, where guests sit at the bar and have a clear view of the custom-made “parrilla” grill.

Dinner includes:

Welcome cocktail & olives.

First Course: Empanada – We start with a great Argentine empanada cooked over open coals served with a citric chutney.

Second Course: Chorizo & Morcilla. Morcilla – Quince Chutney Chorizo – Flame roasted bell pepper with griddle baked bread.

Third Course: Provoleta Cheese & Matambre Caramelized provolone cheese – Flame-roasted ratatouille – Glazed pork belly (Matambrito) – Yellow chilli sauce – Lime and cilantro salad.

Fourth Course: Mollejas

Fifth Course: Steak Three Ways – Three cuts of Argentine grass fed beef prepared using three distinct cooking techniques.

Dessert: Pancakes of Dulce de Leche and Coffee, cooked over the fire.

Drinks: Welcome cocktail, water & coffee/tea.

• Transfers to/from the restaurant are not included.
• Restaurant is located in Palermo neighborhood.
• Please adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Buenos Aires – Boutique Hotel

A driver will transport you from your hotel to the airport so that you can catch your flight to Salta, one of the main cities in the region of NOA (North West Of Argentina).

After arriving in Salta, reception at the airport and scenic road drive to Purmamarca.

The ride will take around 3 hours (75 kilometres).

We will depart into an area called YUNGAS. It is a transitional zone between the Andean highlands and the eastern forests. We will drive along La Cornisa (the Cornish Road) or better known as the old colonial commercial road between the cities of Jujuy and Salta. We will then arrive to the city of San Salvador de Jujuy where we will stop for toilette and coffee.

After this break, we will continue ascending above sea level, now on the World`s Heritage site of Quebrada de Humahuaca, this is one of the 7 Heritages in Argentina protected by the UNESCO.

We will visit the outstanding and colorful town of Purmamarca, one of the most traditional little towns of Argentina.

After enjoying of this lively town, we will accommodate at your hotel in the afternoon.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Lunch not included.
• Please take in consideration that you will be reaching a high altitude level: around 2,200 metres above sea.

Overnight: La Comarca – Boutique Hotel

Scenic Road from Purmamarca to Salinas Grandes (3 to 4 hours round trip)

This morning we will depart into the PUNA. This Quechua word (the language of the inkas) means “desert”. And there is surely no better description than that: an outstanding plateau that rose 3,000 meters above the sea level. A land of contrast, extreme temperatures, sand, wind and unpolluted beauty.

We will glide down into Salinas Grandes: this is an endorreic basin that has gathered all the minerals and salt disperse in the soil.

The extreme temperatures evaporated water leaving behind salt crystals where we can walk and take photographs.

Around the salt plains there are several communities that have settled to work the salt sin mid 1900’s.

After we will continue to Alfarcito. It is a small town, it has nature, history, landscapes, customs. We will walk through its quiet streets and feel the hospitality of its people.

We will enjoy the lunch (included), after visiting the area we will drive back on the same way to Purmamarca and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Lunch included. Please adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
• Please take in consideration that you will be reaching a high altitude level: around 3,350 metres above sea.

Overnight: La Comarca – Boutique Hotel

Scenic drive to Hornocal (3 to 4 hours).

Today we will depart from your hotel after breakfast, we will have a short 20 minutes’ drive into the neighboring town of Tilcara, where we will visit an incredible archaeological site known as Pukara de Tilcara: this is one of the 22 archaeological sites and the only one prepared for tourism since early 1940s. This is a city that dates from before the Incas arrived to the canyon between 1450 and 1470. They also witnessed the Spanish conquering through early 1500s.

After visiting the Pukara, we will visit the town of Uquia.

This is also the town where we will have time for lunch (not included), after which we will pass by the town of Humahuaca and into our next destination: Hornocal.

The Serranias de Hornocal are a range of mountains located 25 kilometers (16 mi) from the city of Humahuaca in the Argentine province of Jujuy.

Exposed in the range is the limestone formation called Yacoraite that extends from Salta, Argentina, through the Argentine Quebrada de Humahuaca and then through the Bolivian Altiplano to Peru.

The mountains reach an altitude of 4,761 meters above sea level.

After enjoying the views of this surrealistic landscape, return to your hotel late afternoon.

• Private guide & transportation
• Lunch is not included. You will have free time to take it at leisure.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Salta – Boutique Hotel

Scenic road from Salta to Santa Rosa de Tastil (3 hours)

Today we will depart from the Lerma Valley where the city of Salta is placed, into the western area of the province.

Among the landscape wonders of Salta, there is Quebrada del Toro, through which the famous Train to the Clouds runs. It is a deep erosive feature of the Andes of the Argentine North that can be typified as a canyon it translates to Spanish as Quebrada (which literally means broken).

Another interesting aspect of this remote region is the culture of its people, who, from the pre-Hispanic times, could adapt to the hard conditions of extreme temperatures in the same day and thin air. We will visit the towns of Alfarcito and Santa Rosa de Tastil, after a nice picnic and a walk aloing Tastil´s Archaeological Site.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Lunch included. Please adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.
• Please take in consideration that you will be reaching a high altitude level: around 3,000 metres above sea.

In the evening, get ready to enjoy a local PEÑA!

A “peña” is a lively folk music restaurant that is passionate celebration of the region’s rich cultural history. It revolves around four essential themes: music, dance, food and drink, all of which are enjoyed in abundance.

Rather than sit back and enjoy the melody, the audience are encouraged to get in on the action, which is an integral part of the success of the dance show.

• Transfers to/from the restaurant not included.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Salta – Boutique Hotel

Your guide will pick you up at the hotel for a tour around this charming city.

Founded in 1582, it still keeps a colonial style architecture, framed by hills.

We can start at main square 9 of July to see historic houses, such as the St. Bernard Convent, which is the oldest religious building in Salta and the imposing Cathedral – keeping the human remains of General Martín Miguel de Güemes, the local hero in the independence struggles.

Quite near it is Saint Francis Church, one of the most beautiful catholic churches in the North: built in 1796, combines Baroque style with Italian neoclassic ornaments.

Moreover, is the High Mountain Archaeological Museum (MAAM). It keeps a really valuable archaeological treasure, witness of the Inca’s presence in the area: The Llullaillaco Children, found at the volcano of the same name at 22,000 f.a.s.l. They had been offered in sacrifice more than 500 years, together with gold, silver and clothes, at the highest Inca sanctuary known so far. Besides, the MAAM proposes an original tour that will convert the visit into an unforgettable memory.

While touring, you will reach St Bernard Hill. At its foot, facing the city, the General Güemes monument stands out, carved into stone obtained from the same hill and with the bronze figure of the hero on top of it.

You will see the Catholic University, the Vaqueros River, The Castellanos Gorge, Lesser, until you reach the picturesque San Lorenzo Village, a relaxing and appreciated place to enjoy summers in Salta. It is located in the yungas (sort of mountain forest) area, very close to San Lorenzo River, to the northeast of Lerma Valley, where a beautiful landscape and picturesque estancias, together with attractive houses, can be appreciated.

The San Lorenzo Ravin is a place to see, with its high altitude vegetation that is covered with fog during the summer and is typical of the yungas area.

On your way back, you can visit the Crafts Market in Salta working in an old house of the 18th century.

• Private guide & transportation
• Estimated duration: 4 hours
• MAAM visit tickets included. Closed on Monday.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Salta – Boutique Hotel

A driver will transport you from your hotel to the airport so that you can catch your flight to Córdoba.

After arriving in Córdoba, reception at the airport and drive to the hotel.

Rest of day ta leisure to explore the city.

Overnight: Azur Real – Boutique Hotel

Leaving from your hotel, we take the route towards Alta Gracia.

This city was built around its famous Jesuit estancia, which lies opposite the main square. Its temple became the parish called Our Lady of Mercy and it is part of the present religious’ life of the area.

We will visit the Virrey Liniers Museum with its characteristic Tajamar and the Jesuit church – both declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

We continue to ‘Villa Nydia’ for a visit to the house of Che Guevaa. In this ‘little’ town there is nothing more that reminds the world that this is the place where El Che grew up.

He lived here from 1932 until 1943 where the climate was much better for his asthma than the town where he was born.

From this legendary place The Motorcycle Journeys began!

• Private guide & transportation.
• Estimated duration: 4 hours.

Overnight: Azur Real – Boutique Hotel

We leave from your place of lodging during the morning in order to reach the city of Jesús María by way of the National Route 9 North.

This is the actual route that coincides with the original Camino Real road to Alto Peru.

Along the way we visit the following locations:

Jesús María National Jesuit Museum and Estate that was acquired by the Jesuits in 1618. The Doma and Martin Fierro Folkloric Amphitheatre where every year in January the National Folkloric festival takes place.

Colonia Caroya: original location of Italian immigrants, it is well-known for its production of wines, conserves and sweets.

The Caroya House: a place found in 1815 which functioned as the country’s first factory of knives and armory and where Gral. Belgrano and Gral. San Martin once resided. Currently it works as a museum honoring hand-made goods and the colonization of the area.

From there we visit the Santa Catalina Jesuit Church and Estate and 15 km. to the South we reach the village of Ascochinga, an area full of lush vegetation.

We visit the Sagrado Corazón de Jesús Chapel and continue onto the South where we arrive at La Granja. Here there are several Germanic style villages to be explored. 7 Km. further to the South we arrive at the village of Agua de Oro and have the chance to explore some tourist areas such as El Manzano, Salsipuedes and Rio Ceballos.

From there we make our return to the City of Córdoba.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Lunch not included. Time to take it at leisure.
• Full day tour.

Overnight: Azur Real – Boutique Hotel

Pick up at the hotel and private transfer to the airport to take your flight back to Buenos Aires.

Upon arrival, reception at the airport and private transfer to the hotel.

Rest of day at leisure to visit the city on your own.

Explore the museums, take a break in one of the city historic cafes, discover the beautiful parks, merge with the locals walking down the streets!

Overnight: Legado Mítico Buenos Aires – Boutique Hotel

A car will meet you at the hotel for a private transfer to a loft-type space especially designed for cooking and having a good time.

Your chef will be waiting for you for a super fun lesson to learn and make the most typical Argentina dishes.

At the end of each class you share the table to have a degustation of the meals previously cooked accompanied by a glass of Argentine wine.

The menu includes some chipas (yucca root starch cheese bread), empanadas, carbonada (typical argentine stew) and panqueques de dulce de leche (caramel flat pancakes).

The duration of the class is around two hours and 30 minutes.

• Private pick up and drop off at the hotel is included.
• Please adviseon any dietary requirements or restrictions at the time of booking.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Buenos Aires – Boutique Hotel

Your guide will pick you up in the morning to explore the barrios of Colegiales, Chacarita, Villa Crespo and Palermo.

Neighborhoods which feature a rich variety of art from leading local and international artists.

While we visit amazing walls and take in examples of all the major styles, you will learn how the country’s history is connected to the movement, and how street art has evolved in Buenos Aires.

This route will introduce you to artworks of many different artists, and will also give you the chance to see how the scene is evolving in different spaces around the city.

• Private guide & transportation.
• Estimated duration: 3 to 4 hours.

In the evening, say goodbye to Argentina with a unique Show at GALA TANGO, one of the most exclusive places in Buenos Aires to enjoy an authentic show.

With a beautiful décor and architecture down to the finest detail, it seems as though you have stepped into the 1930s, helping to create an experience that you will never forget.

For an hour and half, you will enjoy more than 30 artists on stage, a live orchestra and four couples dancing to the rhythm of the music.

• Private pick up and drop off at the hotel is included.
• Dinner is not included. You can request it at the time of booking.

Overnight: Legado Mítico Buenos Aires – Boutique Hotel

DEPARTURE

At indicated time, pick up at your hotel and private transfer to Ezeiza International Airport to take you flight back.