Northern Argentina by Car: Ultimate Road Trip to Jujuy

Road Tripping Northern Argentina: How to Jujuy

Salta and Jujuy are my favorite provinces in Argentina: Mars-like Andes, salt deserts, llamas, and endless blue skies.

What to plan before heading into the mountains

Fuel, lodging, and altitude adaptation - these are key. Nature takes care of the rest. Go with a high-clearance 4x4 and double the GPS time - you’ll stop often to take photos.

Low-altitude routes to ease into the heights

Tucumán to Cafayate: cactus forests and vineyards.

Cafayate to Salta: red mountain canyons and epic stops.

Salta to Cachi: cactus park and hidden lagoons.

Cachi to Cafayate: James Turrell Museum and Quebrada de las Flechas.

High-altitude drives and how to survive them

Stay in Purmamarca or Tilcara, fill up, and hit these:

Cerro de 14 Colores with a short scenic hike.

Salinas Grandes salt flats and blue "ojos" pools.

Route 40 via Abra de Acay - highest point on the road.

Cusi Cusi for moon valleys - wild and remote. For comfort: try San Pedro, Chile.