San Lorenzo Hiking Tour

Are you a nature enthusiast? If you're in Salta, you can't miss this breathtaking hiking route through San Lorenzo, the most beautiful natural area in northern Argentina.

San Lorenzo Hiking Tour

We have 2 different hiking routes in San Lorenzo available for you to choose between, detailed below. Both activities include pickup at the scheduled time at your hotel in Salta, transportation to and from San Lorenzo, and a knowledgeable guide.

Lunch is not included. However, we'll make a stop during the hike so that you can have lunch on your own. Remember to bring along a picnic!

Option 1: 3-Hour Hike

On this easier hiking trip, we'll walk between 8 and 10 kilometers (5 - 6.2 miles) through the forests of the Argentine Andes, called yungas. We'll appreciate a variety of local plants as we walk around the town area. Once we reach the San Lorenzo ravine, we'll hike upstream along the river and enjoy panoramic views of Salta.

Departure times: 10 am and 3 pm

Option 2: 7-Hour Hike

This more difficult hike is 19 kilometers (12 miles) long. We'll ascend through the San Lorenzo ravine towards the high mountains of the Eastern Cordillera and cross the mountain jungle. We'll climb to an altitude of 2400 meters (7,900 feet) above sea level for the best views of the Lerma Valley.

Departure time: 10 am