San Antonio de los Cobres Day Tour

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Duration: 12h
Location: San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina | San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Glimpse of life at 12,350 feet (3,760 m) above sea level
Viaducto La Polvorilla—bridge the Train to the Clouds uses
Panoramic view of the village & the region from a mountain
Getting familiar with local customs in Santa Rosa de Tastil
Charming town known for woven items—sweaters, quilts & hats

Inclusions:
Guided tour of San Antonio de los Cobres
Roundtrip transportation from your Salta hotel
Commentary in English or Spanish

Description:

Visit one of the highest points in the Puna—the town of San Antonio de los Cobres. See the stunning Viaducto La Polvorilla, a bridge the famed Train to the Clouds crosses, and experience the unique high-altitude culture in an area known for mining and weaving.

Make the trek to the San Antonio de los Cobres, one of the highest altitude towns in Argentina at 12,350 feet (3,760 m)—known as the capital of the Puna. Stop by the charming small village of Santa Rosa de Tastil. Mining, the main industry of the area, contributes in many ways to the distinct colors, tastes, and sounds of San Antonio de los Cobres.

See the woven items San Antonio de los Cobres is known for—ranging from stockings, hats, and gloves to sweaters, quilts, and blankets woven by loom or needle. Then stroll the rustic streets and meet residents such as elderly settlers chewing coca and children playing in schoolyards. You might catch locals enjoying a favorite specialty dish of llama prepared in almost every conceivable variation.

In the early morning attend mass where most locals gather before starting their day. Later, ride up one of the surrounding mountains to see the town and the entire region from a new perspective. A definite highlight is the scenic bridge Viaducto La Polvorilla where the famous Train to the Clouds passes twice a day.