Calchaquí Valleys
Visit the charming Cachi, Cuesta del Obispo, Quebrada de las Flechas, and other wonders of Salta.
Tour a region that connects you to the pre-Incan and colonial history. Here the ravines and colored mountains, valleys and villages that will take you back in time are waiting for you. Feel the people’s hospitality. Explore Cachi. Discover its giant cactuses and its peaks, its streets and archaeological treasures. Visit Los Cardones National Park, which protects the giant cactus species of the region.
In Cuesta del Obispo, go through a route that meanders between the hills and takes you from the arid Valley of Lerma to the Calchaquí Valleys. Let Quebrada de las Flechas surprise you with formations that point to the sky. Watch its colors, which change depending on the time and daylight. Discover Cafayate and its wine route, San Carlos and its magic for relax, Seclantás and its adobe houses, La Poma and its twin volcanoes. Fall in love with this land.
Geographic location: Province of Salta.
How to get there: By land or by plane. The Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport is located 9 kilometers from the center of the province’s capital.
Altitude: From 1,750 meters to 3,015 meters above sea level.
Climate: Dry, with a wide temperature range.
Recommended length of stay: 8 to 10 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes, appropriate for temperature changes.
What to do: Tour the region in vehicles adapted to the roads and landscapes. For adventure lovers, it is advisable to go down Cuesta del Obispo by bike.