Choose a currency
Private tour in Salta Maria Jezabel B
Iruya: inside the mountains and local experiences
-
4 days
1
Tour date
-
4 days
1
Maria Jezabel B.
5.0
Guide rating
6
Reviews
Tours delivered
14 hrs
Avg. response time
I'm Jezabel, but my friends call me Jes. I was born and raised in Salta. I spent my childhood reading everything about History, Geography, Literature and so on, and I had the chance to live a couple of months in England, that helped me to improve my english speaking. And that's why my work as a tour guide started as son as I was 21 years old in 2005. While I was doing my degree as a Professor in History at University, I also worked in the High Altitude Archeological Museum (MAAM) which is nowadays the most visited museum in the country. That also expanded my knowledge of the richness of the culture and history that we have at the North West of Argentina. Currently, I´m a PhD Canditate in Social and Cultural Studies at the UNSA, and on my free time I still work doing some historical and anthropological research. I turn my trips into a way of living, I enjoy being a guide, but also being a tourist. I spent a couple of years traveling around Asia, Italy and South America. This helped me to discover that in difference there is always something in common. This is a dialectical relationship that is created in the journey of traveling. Talking, learning, sharing is part of the many things that happens when we are open to know something new. Being an interpreter, not just a guide, has given me the chance to interact with individuals from all over the world, and I consider myself fortunate to learn from them, and share my experiences with them too. I have an easygoing personality, that I believe enables me to connect with travelers on a slightly deeper level and make their adventures in the Argentinean NW unforgettable. I would love to take you to the mountains, enjoy the good wines of the region and our fabulous food that are a great part of the NW culture. All my tours can be customized so we can find the best for you! Credited tour guide by Ministerio de Turismo de Salta Credited guide by Parque Nacional Los Cardones Professor in History (Universidad Nacional de Salta) First Aid training Professional driving license None.
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Maria Jezabel B.
Salinas Grandes, Quebrada de Humahuaca within trekking and nature on your feet
Overview of your Salta tour
This trip is all about the treasure that hides the mountains and has the name of Iruya. It is a small town, founded in 1573 and looks like is “hanging” from the mountains. The steep and narrow streets once upon time was designed for mules. The chapel constructed with adobe bricks submerged us in a place where has no time. Also is a great place to enjoy the nature and to do a light to moderate trekking to the little town of San Isidro. The charming landscape following the river is breathtaking! Also, this trip can be customized as you wish, adding more days is possible to visit more towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, sleep an extra night in a hotel with natural hot springs or to continue to the north, to the border with Bolivia, where the Puna has more places to delight our eyes and experience. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” Henry Miller.
Your Salta tour itinerary
Following the route 9 we will drive through the Quebrada de Humahuaca and Salinas Grandes, where we are going to enjoy our view of the colorful mountains. The first stop will be in Salinas Grandes and after we will visit Purmamarca and the 7 colours hill, Then we will go to Tilcara to enjoy the local gastronomy and the town. The next day, we will continue the driving along the Quebrada the Humahuaca until we will move only 24 kilometers into a gravel road across the mountains. We will arrive to Iruya, where we are going to sleep. The next day, after resting and breakfast, we are going to start a journey of hiking of 15 kilometers of round trip. We will arrive to the small treasure town: San Isidro. This is going to be a journey of 6 hours, walking to our rhythm. We will arrive at the early afternoon to enjoy Iruya. The next day we will return to Salta. This trip can be customize and I recomend more days to enjoy the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Want to customize this tour?
Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.
Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Pick Up
Pick up Toyota Hilux 4x4 or similar. Capacity for 4 passangers Conditioned air. In case of larger group we change the vehicule
What's included
What's not included
Meeting location
Salta, Salta Province, Argentina
From the Hotel or the choosen point
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Tour reference number
Languages
Spanish
English
ItalianActivity level
Accessibility
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Salta best suited for?
What should I bring or wear?
Can this private tour in Salta be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?
Where does the tour start and end?
Is transportation included?
How much walking is involved, and is it suitable for kids, seniors, or travellers with mobility concerns?
What languages is this tour offered in?
AI-generated. Please confirm details with your guide
-
4 days
1
Tour date
-
4 days
1
Tour date
More tours in Salta by Maria Jezabel B.
Explore more of Salta
Book with a deposit
If your tour is valued over $200 USD and booked at least 45 days before the tour date, you can book with a deposit!
How it works
- Your credit card will be authorized only for the deposit amount.
- Funds will not be withdrawn until your tour booking is fully processed.
- 30 days before your tour date, the remaining balance is automatically charged.