Pristine Salinas Grandes
A night or two at Pristine Salinas Grandes is a unique opportunity to sleep beneath the sparkling skies of this remote corner of Argentina.
High on the altiplano of Jujuy and Salta provinces, the Salinas Grandes salt flats are an unexpected highlight of any visit to north-west Argentina. These dazzling expanses, incredibly striking when offset by a deep blue sky, are often likened to Bolivia’s immense Salar de Uyuni, although at 3,500m above sea level the Salinas Grandes are lower (and a lot smaller).
At Pristine Salinas Grande luxury camp, a cluster of domes with sumptuous king beds and hot showers invites guests to feel cosy amidst this often inhospitable landscape. Raised boardwalks connect the domes and wide decks afford plenty of scope for contemplation of the salt desert as its colours evolve at sunset and sunrise.
Premium domes have their own hot tub. Food is considered very much of the guest experience and menus have a regional focus. On warmer days, lunches can be al fresco on the salt flats and dinners are 3 course affairs complemented by wines from Cafayate. Llama could well be on the menu (all diets can be catered to with advance notice).
You’ll not only feel close to nature: the Camp also aims to ensure guests connect with the communities which live in the vicinity and depend on the Salinas for their livelihoods. Local guides accompany activities during your time here. An overnight stay will include a visit to the Piletones de Sal salt basins where salt is harvested during the April to November dry season. Longer visits allow for excursions further afield to the Barrancas ravine or the remote artisan community of Rinconadillas.
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Why choose Journey Latin America for your holiday
We’ve been planning trips to Central and South America for over 45 years, longer than any other UK specialist. Every holiday is built around you by a Travel Expert who has been to the places they recommend, with support from your first enquiry to the day you fly home.
Rosie embarked on a year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. She is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others.
Finn discovered his passion for travel on an extensive 18-month trip to Latin America, experiencing the vibrant Carnaval in Rio, the end-of-the-world city of Ushuaia, trekking the Andes and volunteering on the Galápagos Islands.
Maggie visited Latin America on her first backpacking trip when she was 19. Since then, she has taken every opportunity to travel, and has managed to explore a lot of the region in subsequent trips.
Gary discovered what he had been missing with his first foray into the wilds of Latin America. In his role as Product Manager, he combines this personal obsession with years of industry experience to help ensure that travellers will fall for the region every bit as much as he has.
