Call us on 646-895-8368
Start Planning
Mountain Plateau Puna, Northern Argentina

Luxury Puna Tours made for you

Immerse yourself in the stark beauty of northwest Argentina

The desolate, mars-like beauty of Argentina's northwest Altiplano

The stark beauty of Argentina’s north-western Altiplano, Puna, is quite something to behold.

Between Salta to the west and the borders of Chile and Bolivia this elevated (4,500m) plateau of wildly striking and desolate landscapes is filled with the rare sights of salt flats, flamingos, ancient Incan trails, desert labyrinths, herds of llamas and vicuñas, the turquoise ponds of Ojos del Mar, the oasis of Antofajita and clay-brick pueblos (towns).

Tolar Grande is the largest of the clay-brick towns north of Puna and a good place from which to begin your explorations of this underrated and almost (for most travellers) unknown destination. Include the Puna in one of our luxury Argentina tours, and you can rest assured that you won’t be bumping into many package tourists.

We offer private 4WD drives with our expert local guides through the magnificent Puna from Salta to San Antonio de las Cobres and Tolar Grande right down to the frontier-town of El Penon, stopping at the various sights and the magnificent transition of landscapes as you move south. From salt lakes, extraordinary colours, flamingos, clay deserts, Mars-like landscapes, dunes, strangely eroded atolls and pumice fields – you will feel like the only people on a planet that looks nothing like Earth.

  • Fantastic Scenic landscapes of Northern Argentina. Beautiful inspiring natural landscapes.
  • Salt water pool in Salinas Grandes Salt Flat - Jujuy, Argentina. Unusual natural landscapes.
  • Train to the clouds in Salta Province, Argentina. The train olso called Tren de las Nubes is the fifth highest railway in the world.
  • Salinas Grandes is a vast salt flat in northwestern Argentina.
  • Tourist overview fantastic Scenic landscapes of Northern Argentina. Beautiful inspiring natural landscapes. Campo de Piedra Pomez near Antofagasta de la Sierra, Puna.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Puna specialists

Set off across the desert

Enjoy scenic 4WD tours and drives through the desert with expert local guides.

Take in the sights

See the Cono de Arita, the Oasis of Antofajita, Salt Flats, Llullaillaco Volcano and Ojos del Mar.

Ride the Train of the Clouds

You can take the Train of the Clouds across the Puna (into Chile if you’re going that way).

Spend an evening at a traditional peña

Visit a traditional folk venue for a memorable evening.

A word from one of our experts

Puna is an adventure playground like no other. Spot Vicuñas grazing on a hike around Laguna Grande, venture across the slopes of the surreal Campo de Piedra Pómez pumice fields or follow in the footsteps of ancient shepherds as you cross the Arizaro Salt Flat.

Delfina Russo Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in northwest Argentina

There are many incredible places to stay in northwest Argentina. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Argentina example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

Ready to plan your adventure?

Whatever you want from your tour of the Puna, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Start Planning

Where to go

Meet your Latin America team

When to visit

One of the best times to visit the Puna is from March to November, due to the cooler temperatures. During these months, you can discover the red rocks, white salt flats, azure blue lagoons, rural villages and pink flamingos on 4×4 tours and hikes. The north of Argentina can be visited all year round, but during the summer (December to February) it can get incredibly hot, which isn’t ideal for longer hikes and outdoor activities.

Warm, sunny days

April

Hiking across salt flats

March–November

When Is the Best Time to Visit Argentina?

Argentina travel guides

Plan your trip to the Puna

Whatever you want from your adventure in the Puna, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Start Planning

Don't take our word for it

“We enjoyed our first trip with Jacada…”

We enjoyed our first trip with Jacada and it surely won't be our last! Every detail and moment of our trip was perfectly planned. We were met every step of the way with courteous and knowledgeable drivers and guides. We really appreciated the local guides and the commitment they had to make every day special. Thank you Jacada for the…

Amy Schulz Trustpilot ★★★★★

“heavenly honeymoon”

My wife and I used Jacada to plan our honeymoon to French Polynesia. Working with the Jacada team was fantastic and effortless. Every question was quickly answered. Every hiccup was quickly addressed. We felt like we were in the hands of experts who are equally passionate about travel, and who were committed to helping us have the trip of a…

MJ Trustpilot ★★★★★

“Jacada Travel has been outstanding”

We enjoy traveling and we have used Jacada Travel for some wonderful trips over several years. We have never been disappointed. In 2024 we took a Safari in Botswana Africa and walked with the gorillas in Rwanda planned by Jacada and the itinerary was amazing. In 2025 we had planned a trip to Antartica ( with another company ) but…

Lisa Schrage Trustpilot ★★★★★

“Communication and organization were…”

Communication and organization were excellent. The Jacada team was helpful and genuinely interested in our experience. The guides were personable, knowledgeable, and clearly enjoy their work. Vehicles were spotless, timely, and coordinators managed our every need brilliantly. I will recommend Jacada to friends and family. The only way to travel!

Andrew Woodcock Trustpilot ★★★★★

“Iceland 8 Days”

We had a wonderful trip planned through Jacada. We enjoyed the venues and the excursions. This is a beautiful place we'd recommend to anyone who wants to go on a new adventure.

The Reynolds Trustpilot ★★★★★

Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

Find Out More