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FREELAND NORTH
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INFORMATION - NORTH ARGENTINA ADVENTURE

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JuJuy
Departure from Jujuy - The journey begins exploring the jungle in the mountains better called "Yunga", in the Quechua language. This region hides one of the highest biodiversity rate in Argentina and offers the possibility of bird watching a great variety of species. You'll visit "Potreo de Yala", a 4300 hectares reservation protected by the UNESCO.
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TILCARA
3 Nights Tilcara.
Discovering the "Quebrada de Humahuaca".

4WD, Trekking and MTB.
Discover the amazing landscapes, the native aborigenes....
The Quebrada, is basically a valley with extraordinary landscapes, with a millenary culture and lots of historic events that took place during its infinite existence. Then we arrive to Purmamarca, a very beautiful little town with its famous "Cerro de los 7 Colores", its typical square plaza with art crafts for sale. There we can't miss the traditional walk of the "Colorados". Then, we continue north ....
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Salinas Grandes
1 day - MTB
we depart towards Alta Pampa to ride to the well known route 40 up to Laguna de Guayatayoc, from where, after a trekking around rivers we reach the lagoon and admire a colony of Flamingos and enjoy a pick nick around outstanding landscape.
Then, we continue mountain biking through the route up to the big Saline. There, you will experience mountain biking on the salt lakes with perfect view of the "Chañi" snowed peak, 6200 meters high.
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Salta
2-day Salta Adventure.
Rafting in Peñas Azules, a stunning zone, placed in the heart of Río Juramento canyon near Cabra Corral dike. We will descent by the rapids of Juramento River (12km route). Difficulty scale: III. Also, the excursion includes a trekking around the area and the possibility to enjoy a delicious “asado” (our typical dish).
Horseback riding with the Gauchos


Level
This adventure does not require any special physical level. Enjoying outdoor sports is what matters. Trekking have a medium level and mountain biking level can be fitted to your shape with 4x4 following you during all the adventure in the Quebrada. This adventure makes places from 2000 to 3000 meters high during 5 days. We take care to avoid acclimatization disadvantages providing a correct acclimatization the first day.
Gears
We suggest taking suitable clothes for you are going to places in the mountains, warm but light sweaters and casual jackets which are effective to keep your body protected from rain and wind. 2 pairs of footwears, 1 light, 1 medium trekking, 1 back pack (40-45 l). All special gears for outdoors activities are provided. All special equipment for outdoors activities are provided.
Climate
It is usually cool in Buenos Aires from March to November (Average of 15°C). It also may be a little bit cold during July and August. The climate can be a little bit dry. But the county is getting wet by storms from the ocean.
In the North West, near the province of Salta, the average of temperature is about 18°C from March to November with maximum from 25 to 28°C. It is colder by night and in the higher mountains (3000 to 4000 meters). During this period, the region is meanly dry.
In the Iguazu National Park (North east), it is like a tropical zone, wet with temperatures rising to 30°C (average 18°C to 25°C). With large amounts of precipitation, warm temperatures and the thick vegetation acting as a windscreen, it experiences extremely high levels of humidity.
Time
GMT -3
Currency
The local currency is the peso. One euro is about 5 pesos and one Usd is about 3,8 pesos. It is not necessary to travel with a lot of cash (pesos or dollars). Visa, MasterCard or American express are useful all the time.
Customs
To enter the country, only a passport is needed. (Visa for North American citizens)
Health
Nothing is compulsory concerning vaccination. Being vaccinate against Hepatitis B is recommended. We advise NOT drinking tap water.



BOOKING
To book this trip, please fill the booking request form or simply contact us by e-mail booking@zekeseven.com
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