Overview
Full birding tour across the contrasting ecosystems of Northwest Argentina, spanning Jujuy and Salta. Explore Monte shrublands, Yungas cloudforests, and the Prepuna and Puna steppes, visiting national parks and key nature reserves. Discover striking high-Andean landscapes and rich local culture while targeting a diverse array of regional specialties. Excellent opportunities for wildlife and landscape photography throughout.
Itinerary
Day-by-day
Day 1: Arrive at Salta airport (SLA) and Cabra Corral. ⏩ Chicoana.
Day 2: Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park. ⏩ Chicoana.
Day 3: Santa Laura pass and Yala Provincial Park. ⏩ Jujuy city.
Day 4: Quebrada de Humahuaca and Abra Pampa. ⏩ Jujuy city.
Day 5: Calilegua National Park. ⏩ Jujuy city.
Day 6: La Almona, water reservoirs, and transfer to Jujuy airport (JUJ).
Highlights
Bird species: Andean Condor, Red-faced Guan, Giant Coot, Red-tailed Comet, Tucuman Parrot, Yellow-collared Macaw, Dot-fronted Woodpecker, Cream-backed Woodpecker, White-throated Antpitta, Straight-billed Earthcreeper, Spot-breasted Thornbird, Rufous-throated Dipper, Rufous-bellied Mountain Tanager, Fulvous-headed Brush-Finch, Tucuman Mountain-Finch, among others. Other wildlife: Guanaco.
Technical info
| Interest | Birding | Photography | Landscape |
| Duration | 6 days | 5 nights |
| Ecoregions | Sierran Chaco, Monte, Yungas, Puna and High Andes |
| Distance | 1,300 km |
| Altitude | 1,000–3,700 m |
| Best season | Sep–Dec |
| Difficulty level | Low |
| Services included |
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| Optional |
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| Group size | 2-4 |
| Departure | On request |
