Finca La Fe

The Jujuy jungle will no doubt beckon. Answer its siren call by booking a guided hike (four hours) through centuries-old cedars and other hardwood trees all tangled with lianas and ferns. Your well-informed tour leader will help you recognise birdsong and (hopefully) spot tapirs or mountain otters. A gourmet picnic and a wild swim in the pristine river both come as part of the tour. Experienced hikers can trek up through a steep river gorge to the Condor Waterfall (six hours), tackling some canyoning and abseiling as a side option, and possibly (just possibly) seeing birds of prey and elusive pumas along the route. Alternatively try a horse-riding excursion (between three and six hours) following trails through the dense jungle vegetation, stopping off at viewpoints for snack breaks and picnics. No matter what your level of skill, here’s a chance to learn to ride like a gaucho; expert tuition on local Criollo horses is available at the finca too.