The Torreón Viewpoint Trek is a unique trekking experience in Salta.
Discover some of the most iconic attractions in Northern Argentina, like Cuesta del Obispo and Los Cardones National Park, from the summit of Cerro Torreón.
During the Torreón Viewpoint Trek in Cuesta del Obispo, you’ll enjoy nature with all five senses.
This is an exclusive excursion that includes nature interpretation, photo stops, visits to archaeological sites, and wildlife and flora observation.
Features of the Torreón Viewpoint Trek in Salta
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Hotels in downtown Salta City. | ||||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Between 7:00 and 7:30 am. | ||||||
| RETURN TIME | Around 8:00 pm. | ||||||
| DIFFICULTY | Medium / High. Suitable for people in good physical condition with basic trekking ability. Trails include uneven terrain and loose stones. | ||||||
| SEASON | All year round, except during heavy summer rains. | ||||||
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Trekking Itinerary
The adventure begins
We start the day picking up passengers from their accommodations.
The group travels south by vehicle, passing through Cerrillos and El Carril, then turning west toward Chicoana (a great spot for a horseback ride).
We continue through the lush cloud forest known as the Yungas.
After a few kilometers uphill, we enter the Quebrada de Escoipe, featuring cacti, carob trees, red rock formations, and colorful agricultural terraces.
Arrival at Cuesta del Obispo base
We arrive at Lo de Naticho inn, located at the foot of Cuesta del Obispo, near El Maray.
From there, we begin the hike toward Cerro Torreón.
This viewpoint offers one of the most stunning panoramic views in northern Argentina and is perfect for trekking and hiking lovers.
Condor Viewpoint Trek
We hike along ancient trails.
You’ll witness the vastness and beauty of this spectacular area, which borders the Calchaquí Valleys and stretches deep into the Andes.
Before the ascent, a safety briefing is held. We’ll go over contingency plans, and provide guidance on native flora and fauna, as well as hiking techniques and equipment use.
Rock formations of great geological beauty can be seen from this point.
Continuing the hike, we reach the Condor Viewpoint: a highland plain at 3,000 meters above sea level.
This area features grasslands and in summer, vibrant wildflowers bloom across the trail.
It’s also a vital habitat for the Andean condor. With some luck, you’ll witness their majestic flights.
Picnic in the mountains
Time for lunch.
The group shares a picnic in the heart of the mountains, with breathtaking views of Cuesta del Obispo.
After relaxing and recharging, we begin our descent.
We hike for about one hour to return to the starting point where the vehicle awaits, and then drive back to Salta City.
Tour Reviews
The tour today was amazing, in everything. Gustavo was super punctual and he drove us save to the starting point of the tour. He is super friendly and with his knowledge of English we had a nice conversation. He gave us a lot of additional information along the road.
The hike was great, with great views and calm nature. We saw condors and mountain pigs and Gustavo explained us a lot about the nature and the agriculture and farms.
The meal was super tasty, we enjoyed all regional specialities and got to know the whole family of Gustavo.
Summary: Great tour with a great guide and landscape.
P.S. Also the booking process and your fast answers were amazing. Thanks a lot.
Excelente! Un día inolvidable, desafiante pero hermoso. Mi guía Gustavo, un genio, gracias por todo.
Hicimos este trekking en Febrero 2020 y fue una experiencia maravillosa. La organización fue perfecta. El guía super capacitado. El vehículo para llegar al lugar en perfectas condiciones. La comida incluida muy bien también. Y el recorrido…. simplemente excepcional. Que hermoso país tenemos! Sin duda, repetiríamos. Fue nuestro primer trekking de montaña y fue excelente. Son 17 kms que se sienten al otro día en el cuerpo, pero vale la pena! Muchas gracias!
Inolvidable realmente, un experiencia única. Nuestro guía es un gran conocedor de la zona y de la actividad, siempre atento aportando datos y seguridad. Hemos sido parte de unos paisajes increíbles, con tramos de verdadera aventura. Estamos muy agradecidos a todo el personal por el trato y la vivencia.
First quarter of the trek has some nice landscapes and is easy to walk. Mostly downhill.
Second quarter was more country side kind of scenery. Not my favorite but still nice and easy.
Third quarter was the coolest one. Nice sceneries all the way. We climbed on top of a hill and from the top we saw a super nice landscape view. Climbing the hill takes a little bit of work but you are going to leave your backpacks at the bottom and pick them up when you come down again. There are also some structures build by Mayas (or Incas, I can’t remember) and if you have been fast enough on the first half you can go and see some of their wall paintings as well (we did).
Final quarter is the roughest terrain and also most exhausting. Super nice landscapes are on the final quarter as well.
All in all the trek was well worth it even though its hard for those who are not in great shape. Guide was nice but didn’t speak much english. Food was okay too. Bring your own water (2 liters was enough for me) and wear long trousers and you will be fine. I had shorts on and my legs were pretty scratched after the trek because there was a lot of spiky bushes on the path. Be a little conservative with the water unless you bring more than 2 liters.
Animals. Condores and other birds, some farm animals like cows and of course some bugs. Condores were cool but nothing else was too flashy.
I would highly recommend this trek for everyone who are at least in moderate shape. You wont see other tourists on this trek which makes it perfect in my mind.
Para ir al grano, mis vivencias haciendo estas actividades nunca fueron muy buenas. Pero esta vez encontré una calidad humana y una dedicación y amor por lo que hacen que realmente me hizo ver las cosas de otra manera.
Nos embarcamos con mi marido en este treking con Nacho, nuestro guía y otra pareja más, en medio de un entorno de ensueño donde las nubes parecen mar y la paz y el silencio invaden tu alma. La verdad yo y mis miedos pasaron un rato de dificultad que Nacho supo manejar como el profesional que es.
El trenking se trata de hacer 20 Km a 3000 metros de altura pasando por increíbles vistas, subidas, bajadas, caudales de agua, la naturaleza intacta, los caballos, las aves, las vacas, y vivenciar unos paisajes hermosos. Comer una rica picada, compartir un café y buenas charlas con el grupo, que en este caso fue genial, ya que sólo éramos cuatro y Nacho, e interactuar con lo que valle y montaña te va dando.
Sencillamente quiero destacar a la gente de MTB Adventure, por su labor profesional, por su calidad humana, por estar en cada detalle y por tener guías como Nacho, un capo. Graciasssss
This trek is a must for hikers. We loved this experience with Nacho and the hike showed such beautiful mountains and sights. Not a difficult hike but well worth the time if you have time in Salta and enjoy the outdoors. Thank you Nacho for an amazing experience!!
La atención de parte del personal fue excelente. Me ayudaron con todo… hasta el transporte desde el Aeropuerto al hotel. El trekking Cuesta del Obispo, fue excepcional. El guía de verdad sabíaah ah
Unos de los mejores paisajes. Si te gusta el paisajismo y caminar por la naturaleza esto es para vos.
El guia es excelente, Jose y Francisco son muy piolas, te aconsejan muy bien ademas. La verdad que estoy mas que conforme con las expediciones.
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