La Cuidacita or Pueblo Viejo, are Inca archaeological sites located at 4,300 meters above sea level within the Aconquija National Park (Province of Tucumán). The Cuidacita Ruins have both incalculable cultural value and a mysterious enigma that goes from their origin to their functionality. The temperature on winter nights is -20º C while on summer days the temperature can reach 30º C; Towards the plain you can see the provinces of Tucumán, Santiago del Estero and Catamarca.
Day 1 Meeting at the San Miguel de Tucumán bus terminal or Tucumán airport. Transfer by charter vehicle to the town of Santa María (Catamarca) touring part of the beautiful roads of the Calchaquí Valleys. From there we will move to the El Tesoro ranch, base and beginning of our journey, at the foot of the giant Aconquija. Setting up the camp, welcome dinner and talk about the general considerations of the journey. First night at 2600 meters above sea level
Day 2 We get up and have breakfast in peace. We packed our backpacks while we broke down camp and prepared loads for the animals. First stage of the walking tour; going up through a small ravine and then through a gigantic high plain. Later, a small winding ascent will begin and, finally, we will arrive at our camping place: La Cienaga (3600 meters above sea level) or Piedra Ecripta. We will continue with hydration and enjoy an already captivating environment, with amazing views of the Catamarca deserts to the west.
Day 3 Once again we get up early, have a very complete breakfast and walk… We climb again, the landscape becomes unmissable, and our breathing begins to labor a little due to the effects of the altitude. Suddenly we entered a large high valley, where many years ago those “tireless” Incas passed. We arrive at Las Pirquitas, a high valley, surrounded by rocks from where we can observe numerous guanacos. This camp is already at 4200 meters above sea level. and it will be our last step on the Catamarca side.
Day 4 Key day, the day of the pass, the crossing of the Aconquija. We will get up earlier than ever. Taking advantage of the cool morning, we climb one valley and then another, the steps are increasingly shorter and slower, which allows us to have a good rhythm in the mountains. Finally, the “Inca Pass” (4800 m.a.s.l.) fatigue does not prevent us from taking that unforgettable photo. Descent to Campo Colorado (4500 meters above sea level), our new camp.
Day 5: We will have two options that will depend on how the group is.
Option 1- Breakfast and start trekking to CIUDACITA RUINS where we will have lunch and return to the camp. Option 2- We get up early at 4:00 am to have breakfast and begin the trek to RUINAS DE LA CIUDACITA, we have lunch and return to break camp and go to PIRKITAS (if we see that the schedules are given, we have to cross the gate before 2:00 p.m.).
Day 6: According to how day 5 develops:
Option 1- Breakfast and start of trekking to camp 4 (LA CIENAGA).
Option 2- Breakfast and start of trekking towards EL TESORO.
Day 7: If you opt for option 1. Breakfast and start trekking to the TREASURE. Transfer to San Miguel de Tucuman. End of the program (in the evening).
Trekking the Nevados de Aconquija
On all our expeditions we provide food service ON A FULL BOARD PLAN.
Lunches on the go (cold meals): Milanese and tomato sandwiches, cold cuts, sandwiches, salads, tapas, etc.
Dinners: Vegetable-bacon-, Chicken and vegetable casseroles, Pastas with various sauces or stew, Roast meat (Chivito), Chaw Fan, Chicken with rice....
Breakfasts and snacks: Tea, Coffee, Cappuccino, Cooked Mate, Mate, Powdered milk; bread, cookies, jam, honey, dulce de leche; cereals, fruit.
It is necessary to complete the personal/medical record to clarify if someone does not eat any type of food.
in Mountain tents, for 2 and 3 people.
In general we have a system of walking for about 3/4 hours in the morning; We make a big lunch stop and walk the same in the afternoon to the place where we set up camp.
The Argentine north is characterized by having a significant thermal amplitude (hot during the day and cool at night and early morning). You should protect yourself from the sun with a hat, scarves, sunscreen and mountaineering glasses. And at night it is important to have a good sleeping bag and a coat since the temperature can drop to less than 0° Celsius.
Sleeping bags or bags must be able to withstand a temperature of -5° Comfort, to be able to rest peacefully.
In general, these are very heterogeneous groups (all types of people). Varied ages and sexes, people traveling alone, accompanied by a friend, couples, families, etc.
The overnight stay takes place in mountain camps in comfortable igloo-type tents for 2/3 or 4 people.
The tents are included in the service.
The stops occur with a frequency and gradation according to the intensity. There are stops for lunch, snack, and rest.
From 13 years of age.
Between 12 and 15 kilos
20% Up to 5 Kilos: Short excursion walks / Trekking Talampaya
40% Up to 8/10 Kilos: Round-trip trekking / Vallecitos 3 and 4-day programs
60% Up to 12/15 kilos: Crossing trekking with porting / Crossing of the Andes Paso Portillo
80% More than 15/18 kilos: Cross-country trekkings with little or no portage / Trekkings in Patagonia (Paso Vuriloche, PN Lanin or Nahuel Huapi, etc)
100% More than 25 Kilos: With a lot of equipment on top and little or no porting / Continental Ice
20% half a day or less with little unevenness.
40% more sustained slopes and longer days in the activity. 2-3 days / more than 6 hours per day.
60% Long ascents and descents with a longer duration. Ascents to more than 4000 meters in the central mountain range / intense 4-day trekking (Uruguayan plane)
80% Important work of legs in resistance. Very long days. Very long day ascents (Lanin - Domuyo) or more than 5000 meters. Ice courses.
100% Maximum demand. Aerobic work and constant effort on legs. Continental Ice, Aconcagua, mountains of more than 6000 meters.
20% flat land
40% trails with moderate ups and downs. General crossing trekkings . Sierra de la Ventana, Córdoba, Patagonia, Cuyo, north, others. Classic ascents
60% Steeper slopes and trails. Possible use of crampons. Domuyo, Cordón del Plata, Cordillera Central.
80% Mixed terrain, with snow or ice. Alvear, Lanin, Tronador. Bolivia, Peru.
100% Highly technical terrain. Glacial transit and climbing in sections. Hill climbing with sections on slopes of more than 60 ° inclination
20% We will not be much affected.
40% This is a normal level of attention.
60% We require more motivation, enthusiasm and concentration.
80% The activity will require us to be very connected and convinced.
100% Maximum control and emotional-psychological performance.
0% + sea level.
20% Up to 2000 masl.
40% + 2000 masl.
60% + 4000 masl.
80% + 5000 masl.
100% + 6000 masl.
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