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Northern Argentina is very well connected with Northern Chile. For this reason an important exchange of passengers from San Pedro de Atacama to Salta, and vice versa occurs. Due to the large number of inquiries we have about schedules and features, we have put us in touch with the two companies offering this route to provide reliable information to plan the trip. The following information was provided by the respective companies and assume responsibility for changes and / or modifications. We try to keep this as we report information. The 2 companies going to Chile are Pullman and Geminis and the current price to San Pedro de Atacama round the ar$850 per person. Pullman Bus Address: Terminal Salta - Boletería 15 Tel: (0387) 4210606 FB: pullmansalta Email: pullmansalta@arnetbiz.com.ar Features: Buses Semi-cama Include: Breakfast, lunch, snack and drinks. DVD, Air Conditioning, Bath, Oxygen, blankets and pillows. Departures from Argentina Salta: 07:00 hs. (Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays) Jujuy: 08:45 hs. (Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays) Purmamarca: 10:00 hs. (Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays) Arrivals to Chile San Pedro de Atacama: 16:00 hs. Calama: 18:00 hs. Antofagasta: 21:00 hs. Iquique: 05:30 hs. (Bus change in Calama) Arica: 06:00 hs.(Bus change in Calama) Departures from Chile Arica: 21:30 hs. (Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays) Iquique: 23:10 hs. (Tuesday, Thursday and Sundays) Antofagasta: 05:00 hs. (Monday, Wednesday and Fridays) Calama: 08:00 hs. (Monday, Wednesday and Fridays) San Pedro: 09:30 hs. (Monday, Wednesday and Fridays) Arrivals to Argentina Purmamarca: 18:50 hs. Jujuy: 19:50 hs. Salta: 21:30 hs. Buses Andino Géminis Address: Terminal Salta - Boletería 16 Tel: (0387) 4311778 FB: busesgeminis Email: reservasgeminis@gmail.com Features: Buses Semi-cama. Baño, TV, aire acondicionado, calefacción, mantas, oxígeno. Include: Breakfast, light lunch, soft drinks and cookies. Special menu for vegetarians. Departures from Argentina From Salta: 07:00 hs. (Lunes, Jueves y Sábados) From San Salvador de Jujuy: 08:30 hs. (Lunes, Jueves y Sábados) From Purmamarca: 09:00

There is a moment in every trip when we have to face an ancient dilemma. Is it really necessary to return with souvenirs for everyone from the office? Does that friend who I hardly ever see deserve a fridge magnet from my last trip to Argentina? Souvenirs are instantly associated with tourism. Let’s face it, we all love to mentally move (at least for a moment) to a distant place only by holding an object some one brought for us. The Argentine Northwest is a great place for collecting a few material memories or craftworks reflecting the rich local culture through art, clothing or food. The true challenge is finding a way to stand out from the rest and make our gifts from far away unforgettable for ourselves or a beloved one. If you visit this region, think about getting a beautiful poncho or tapestry from Seclantás, made by local people who still use their old looms to create these true works of art. Keep an eye and make sure they don’t use vicuña fibres since this animal is a protected species. Anything to eat or drink is usually a sure shot. The Argentine Northwest is full of delicious options: cane syrup from Tucumán or some tasty, frozen empanadas from Salta ready to bake after a short flight. Wines produced in the Calchaquí Valleys are worldwide famous and you can also find some homebrew beers like Me Echó La Burra in San Carlos. Sweets are a great treat here, too. Colaciones, glazed nuts, quesillo, dulce de leche, cayote or cuaresmillo and alfajores are only some of the delicious options you can find in any souvenir shop. The good thing about this particular region is that it is a journey for all the senses. For those interested in music, it is possible to find handmade quenas, sikus, charangos