PUNA EXPERIENCE: CATAMARCA

We’ll pick you up early in the morning at either the San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca airport or your hotel.

From there, we’ll begin our journey toward Fiambalá, with a stop at the Mayorazgo de Anillaco — a notable historical site along the Ruta del Adobe.

Visit at Finca Don Diego. Generally open for tasting visits from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Overnight stay in Fiambalá.

After breakfast, we will leave on the Ruta de los Seis Miles (Route of the Six Thousands).

A scenic route in the Andes Mountains, which crosses an area where there are more than 15 peaks over 6,000 meters high. The main route is a section of the National Route 60, which starts in Fiambalá and reaches the San Francisco Pass (4.726 masn).

Once we arrive at San Francisco Pass we will start the return trip to Fiambalá where we will spend the night.

From Fiambalá we will move to the Balcón del Monte Pissis, to experience one of the most stunning views of the Andes.

The first wonder along the route is Laguna Celeste, striking for the vivid intensity of its color. From there, a climb further up the mountain leads to the main viewpoint — and the most awe-inspiring scene of all. Words fall short in describing such perfection.

At 4,550 meters above sea level, the panoramic view includes Laguna Negra, a group of dazzling white salt flats, and, in the distance, the emerald-green Laguna Verde. The landscape is crowned by a portion of the famous Seismiles — towering peaks over 6,000 meters high — including Tres Cruces, Monte Pissis, and Cerro Olmedo.

Overnight in Fiambalá.

Sunrise photography at the Saujil Dunes. From Fiambalá, we’ll set off on a long and scenic journey, covering many kilometers as we make our way into the area of Antofagasta de la Sierra.

We’ll arrive in time to witness the sunset and twilight over the surreal landscape of the Pumice Stone Field — a truly unforgettable experience.

Overnight stay in El Peñón.

We’ll depart very early in the morning to photograph the sunrise at Laguna Grande, near the impressive Galán Volcano.

Afterward, we’ll return to El Peñón for lunch. Free time to rest after lunch. Sunset and twilight session at the extraordinary Pumice Stone Field.

Overnight stay in El Peñón.

After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey to Quebrada de Calalaste, continuing onward to Antofalla, a small village perched on the northern edge of the salt flat that shares its name.
There, we’ll pause for lunch and a well-deserved break.

In the afternoon, we’ll set out toward Laguna Verde or Ojos del Campo. Please note that access to these areas is managed by the Kolla Atacameña community of Antofalla, and our visit will depend on their authorization.

Sunset on the way back.

Overnight stay in El Peñón.

On our final day of travel, we will embark on a long journey through familiar yet equally breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, we hope to capture some locations, such as the Quebrada de las Conchas.

Photographic stops will depend on various factors, as we have a long drive ahead back to the city of Salta.

Night in Salta.

After breakfast, we bid farewell—until the next adventure!