North

his corridor displays the wide diversity enveloping the North of the Republic of Argentina: rainforests, yunga forests, valleys, ravines and the mythical high plateau or puna, with the intermingled pre-Columbian cultures characteristic of the area.
The provinces included in this area are Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca, Tucumán, Santiago del Estero, Chaco and Formosa.
Known worldwide for its magnificent natural sceneries and the settlements where time seems to have stopped, this area gives travelers the possibility to date back to the times of colonization.
Excursions such as the Train to the Clouds present the Puna with a strong contrast against the eternal snow on the Andes Mountain Range. The Humahuaca ravine, surrounded by multicolored mounts and slopes covered in cardons, offers the tourists unforgettable moments of beholding.
Tapestries, textiles in fine threads, sheep, llama or alpaca wool ponchos, gold and silver works and baskets with vegetal fiber are some of the typical crafts tourists can purchase in the area.
Another attraction of singular beauty and color are the popular festivals, during which pagan rituals are held honoring Pacha Mama –“mother earth”– with delicious regional dishes.
The Río Hondo hot springs waters, with their healing power of international renown, complete the tourist offer of the area.