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From Salta: Cafayate, Cachi and Humahuaca in 3 full days
- Duration72 hours
- Max Travelers23 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Historical Tours
Overview
Our to the wine-growing center of the province, touring the Quebrada de las Conchas. Wind erosion has formed a succession of natural whims such as the Devil’s Throat, The Amphitheater, The Fraile, The Obelisk, The Castles. Cafayate, a town of single-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century.
Heading to Cachi, we will visit the Quebrada de Escoipe and the imposing Cuesta del Obispo. After visiting La Piedra del Molino, you will be passing through Los Cardones National Park. The small and magical town of Cachi is characterized by its colonial-style facades, with mansions located on the edge of narrow, cobblestone streets.
On the excursion to Humahuaca we will visit towns such as Purmamarca, famous for the Hill of 7 Colors, Maimará with its Painter’s Palettes, Tilcara stands out for its Pucará (high mountain fortress). The tour also visits Uquia and the ceramic factory and then the city of Humahuaca, whose town is the largest in the Quebrada.
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What's included
We visit all the towns of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
All Fees and Taxes
Visit to the Quebrada de las Conchas and entrance to a winery with wine tasting.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Los Cardones National Park
What's Not included
Lunch
Itinerary
Visit the winegrowing center of the province, crossing Las Conchas gorge. Route: National Road 68 (Wine Route); Lerma Valley (Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, Coronel Moldes, La Viu00f1a (technical stop)
The erosion in the region has formed a succession of natural wonders such as The Devil's Throat, a deep and closed canyon. The Anfitheatre (with perfect natural acoustics). The Toad, The Friar, The Obelisk, The Castles.nnLittle by little, the aridity of the landscape is replaced by large areas of vineyards to reach one of the most outstanding regions within the Calchaquu00edes Valleys: Cafayate, a town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque from the late 19th century. Quebrada de las Conchas: More than 10 stops in multicolored formations caused by wind and water erosion such as La Garganta del Diablo, El Amphitheater, La Yesera, Las Ventanas, Los Castillos, etc.
In Cafayate you will have the chance to visit a winery and taste the best wines in the area. Although the region always refers to Torrontu00e9s, the place has a large number of hectares dedicated to red grapes such as Malbec, Tannat or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Visit Cafayate city and a winery. We'll have 2 free hours in the city to have lunch and explore. Town of one-story houses between colonial and baroque architecture from the late 19th century. (Lunch and drinks are NOT included in the price)
We returned to Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas through Route 68, making the stops we missed on the outward journey and traveling through this beautiful, unique landscape of Argentina.
Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in La Viu00f1a or Talapampa to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
We leave Salta through the Lerma Valley towards the south of the province until we reach the town of El Carril to turn west and begin heading towards the Quebrada del Escoipe and the first dream landscapes. nWe have technical stops along the way so passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
Imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
Leaving the fertile Valley of Lerma behind, you ascend the Quebrada de Escoipe and then continue along the imposing Cuesta del Obispo and Valle Encantado, surrounded by mountains. After Piedra del Molino (3,400 m.s.n.m.) you cross Los Cardones National Park.
Visit grocers and pass through the town where peppers are dried on the side of the road.
We arrive at noon at the colonial town of Cachi and we will have 2 hours free to have lunch and tour this unique town in northern Argentina. Its cobbled streets with its adobe and cobblestone houses allow you to witness a place left in time, which maintains its primordial essence. In these 2 free hours, you can tour these 10 blocks by 10 blocks that the town offers and try its gastronomic variety native to the region. Then we meet again with the guide to begin the return to Salta.
Before arriving in the city of Salta we make a technical stop in Chicoana or El Carril to buy a snack or go to the bathroom.
We leave from the city of Salta to San Salvador de Jujuy. We will have technical stops so that passengers can go to the bathroom or buy a snack.
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.
We visit the hill of the 7 colors, one of the most characteristic towns of the Humahuaca ravine
Visit to the town of Tilcara, where the Pucaru00e1 is located
Visit to the village church and the ceramics factory.
Two free hours in the iconic town of La Quebrada to have lunch and tour the town
Photographic visit to the Palettes of the Painter
Photographic visit to the Tropic of Capricorn
Technical stop to take advantage and go to the bathroom and buy supplies.
We return to the city of Salta crossing the last part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca and its landscapes. We have technical stops along the way if you want to go to the bathroom, buy something to eat or drink.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.