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Wanderlog staff Updated • updatedMar 31, 2023
How long is the drive from Mendoza to Salta?
The direct drive from Mendoza to Salta is 784 mi (1,262 km), and should have a drive time of 15 hrs 45 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Mendoza to Salta, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Cafayate, San Miguel de Tucuman, and San Juan, as well as top places to visit like Villavicencio Natural Reserve and St. John the Baptist Cathedral, San Juan, or the ever-popular Caracoles de Villavicencio.
The top cities between Mendoza and Salta are Cafayate, San Miguel de Tucuman, and San Juan. Cafayate is the most popular city on the route. It's 15 hours from Mendoza and 3 hours from Salta.
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San Juan Province
San Juan is a province of west-central Argentina known for its many vineyards. In the far west, the towering peak of Cerro Mercedario dominates the Andes near the Chilean border. Nearby, El Leoncito National Park has astronomical observatories and mountain views. In the capital city, also called San Juan, the Casa Natal de Sarmiento is the birthplace of 19th-century president and writer Domingo Faustino Sarmiento.
41% as popular as Cafayate
11 minutes off the main route, 14% of way to Salta
Tucumán Province, located in northwest Argentina, is a region of geographical contrast with the Andes Mountains to the west and the Gran Chaco lowlands to the east. The province's capital, San Miguel de Tucumán, holds great historical significance as it was where Argentina declared its independence from Spain in 1816 at Casa Histórica de la Independencia museum.
76% as popular as Cafayate
4 minutes off the main route, 77% of way to Salta
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Cafayate, a charming town in the Salta province of northwest Argentina, is nestled in the stunning Calchaquí Valleys. The area is renowned for its striking reddish rock formations and numerous vineyards. Visitors can explore winemaking at the Museo de la Vid y el Vino and delve into local history at the Rodolfo Bravo Regional and Archaeological Museum. The town also boasts architectural gems like the 19th-century Our Lady of the Rosary cathedral.
Most popular city on this route
1 hour off the main route, 82% of way to Salta
Best stops along Mendoza to Salta drive
The top stops along the way from Mendoza to Salta (with short detours) are Shells' Ravine, Cuesta del Obispo, and Casa Histórica - Museo Nacional de la Independencia. Other popular stops include Cachi, Museum of the Vine and Wine of Cafayate, Salta, Argentina, and Villavicencio Natural Reserve.
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Caracoles de Villavicencio
Nature preserve
Outdoor Activities
Scenic Drives
The Caracoles de Villavicencio nature preserve offers a stunning route to admire the breathtaking scenery and natural beauty. Prior to embarking on this journey, it is advisable to inquire about road conditions at the Uspallata tourism office for any unexpected obstacles. The path can be traversed at a leisurely pace, providing ample opportunities to capture captivating photographs along the way.
Adrenalina!! Very good!
Liliana Graciela Banegas — Google review
Beautiful landscape
Pablo Conalbi — Google review
(Translated by Google) I did the tour for the first time. The feeling of being in that immensity is strange. Gravel road but in good condition, incredible views and native animals that come across all the time, enriching the landscape. A marvel!
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Yo hice el recorrido por primera vez. Es extraña la sensación de estar en esa inmensidad. Camino de ripio pero en buen estado, vistas increíbles y animales autóctonos que se cruzan todo el tiempo, enriqueciendo el paisaje. Una maravilla!
Daniel DAttoma — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a dream place, in a natural environment, where the fauna of the place is very well cared for and you can see animals very close to you.
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Es un lugar soñado, en un entorno natural, donde la fauna del lugar está muy bien cuidada y podes ver animalitos muy cerca tuyo
Cristian Clouet — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful path to enjoy the landscape and nature. Before doing so, if you are in Uspallata, ask tourism how the road is just in case. We did it in a Clio, we went slowly, from Uspallata to Villavicencio. We made several stops to take photos.
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Hermoso camino para disfrutar del paisaje y la naturaleza. Antes de hacerlo si están en Uspallata pregunten en turismo como está el camino por las dudas. Nosotros lo hicimos en un clio, fuimos despacio, desde Uspallata a Villavicencio. Hicimos varias paradas a sacar fotos.
Gaston Vaca — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is worth it. Gravel road, but very good. Some places are a little scary because of the many curves and ravines. But the view and nature make up for it. There are birds, guanacos, zorros. I went at the end of August and some places had snow and guanacos drinking in the meltwater. You go up and at the top there is the Cruz de Paramillos. I highly recommend it, it is very beautiful to go towards Uspallata along this road.
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Vale a pena. Estrada de cascalho, mas muito boa. Alguns lugares dá um pouco de receio pelo tanto de curvas e barrancos. Mas a vista e a natureza compensam. Tem pássaros, guanacos, zorros. Fui no final de agosto e alguns lugares tinha neve e guanacos tomando água no degelo. Você sobe e bem no topo tem a Cruz de Paramillos. Recomendo muito, é muito lindo ir em direção à Uspallata por essa estrada.
Denise Felinberti — Google review
(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful roads in Argentina on our way. We spent the night in our campervan at the top, on the very edge. We saw a stunning sunrise, when the sun illuminates the mountains with scarlet color. Not a single car passed by until the morning and only ten condors circled above us at sunset. Fairy tale! I recommend
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Одна из красивейших дорог в Аргентине на нашем пути. Мы заночевали в нашем автодоме наверху, на самом краю. Встретили потрясающий рассвет, когда солнце озаряет горы алым цветом. До утра мимо ни проехало ни одной машины и только десять кондоров кружилось над нами на закате. Сказка! Рекомендую
Andrey — Google review
(Translated by Google) Fantastic place! Quiet road for those traveling by motorbike, however, as the road has several very sharp curves and no visibility, coupled with the fact that the road is narrow, care must be taken. Be prepared to be very cold and windy, depending on the time of year, in September/22 it was -2ºC.
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Lugar fantástico! Estrada tranquila para quem vai de moto, porém, como a estrada apresenta diversas curvas bastante fechadas e sem visibilidade, somado ao fato da estrada ser estreita, deve-se tomar cuidado. Ir preparado para pegar bastante frio e vento , dependendo da época do ano, em setembro/22 estava -2ºC.
Matheus Lunardi — Google review
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4.5
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RP52, Mendoza, Argentina
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Villavicencio Natural Reserve
Nature preserve
Nature & Parks
Mountainous area known for its mineral water, diverse flora & mammals like gray foxes & wildcats.
A poetic trip from Aconaqua mountain range to Mendoze. Hypnotic landscape, vastness, desert feeling, great stop and lunch at Villavicencio
Kadi Tombak — Google review
I think the ticket prices are very high, there is a beautiful view of the mountains, but there is nothing surprising or unusual here. Further on the free road you can see more beautiful and better landscapes
Максим М. — Google review
I loved how well narrated the story behind the origins of that was. The way was also amazingly beautiful full of mountains and vegetation.
jessica millan — Google review
Nice place to visit, I think its a good option for families with children and for retired who enjoy a relaxing walk and a short guided tour around the hotel which is closed and abandoned. In my opinion the 350 pesos fee is quite expensive for what you receive.
Nicolás La Bella — Google review
A very good alternative to vineyard tours in Mendoza is to hire a car and come to this natural reserve. Guanaco is an easy sighting here since they are protected, along with condors and other animals. The view is sublime.
L L — Google review
We enjoyed to visit the Reserve! Tickets are good but it could be better if you receive a water bottle with them. A beautiful place, definitely you have to listen the talk with the guide, I learnt a lot about Villavicencio.
Marilina Barca — Google review
If you are in Mendoza this is a place that you must visit
Cesar Baldini — Google review
Half day tour. Amazing view!
Paola Palmili — Google review
El camino a la excursión es imponente. El hotel es una parte importante de la historia Mendocina, es importante verlo con un guía. The trip to this hotel is imponent. This building is an important piece oslf history of Mendoza. Remember, in very important to take this tour with a guide, otherwise it is just a closed building. The important part in the history.
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St. John the Baptist Cathedral, San Juan
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
Churches & Cathedrals
Modern cathedral / Catedral moderna.
Modern cathedral Modern but simple, is a really nice cathedral and you can visit the cathedral tower for free (contribution is optional but well received).
Es una catedral diferente, moderna y sencilla, se puede visitar la torre gratis (a la gorra).
Emilce Cabral — Google review
Familiar.
Gustavo Adolfo Jofré — Google review
(Translated by Google) The cathedral is beautiful, with a modern structure, the doors, ceilings and Christ on the wall at the end are admirable.
To make a complete assessment of its history, I recommend doing the guided tour... so you can also access the subsoil and its crypt.
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La catedral es hermosa, con una estructura moderna, las puertas, techos y cristo de la pared del final son admirables.
Para hacer una valoración completa de su historia, recomiendo hacer la visita guiada.. así pueden también acceder al subsuelo y su cripta.
Ver?nica Noguera Luna — Google review
Ok
Alejandro Pietraperzia — Google review
(Translated by Google) I have lived in San Juan for 27 years and a month ago I just found out about the museum under the cathedral, it is very beautiful and rich in history, it is a shame that no one comments on this place in the center of San Juan
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Hace 27 años que vivo en San Juan y hace un mes recién me enteré del museo debajo de la catedral es muy lindo y con una riqueza histórica lastima que nadie comente de este lugar en el centro de san Juan
ANALIA DÍAZ — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is modern, it does not have the traditional appearance of the rest of the churches but it is very beautiful. It is spacious and easy to access.
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Es moderna, no tiene el aspecto tradicional del resto de las Iglesias pero es muy linda. Es amplia y de fácil acceso.
Roymar Mangarre — Google review
(Translated by Google) A very nice place with a lot of history to know
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Un lugar muy lindo y con mucha historia para conocer
sobatni — Google review
(Translated by Google) Modern church, very good explanation and detail of the construction and the old cathedral. Beautiful panoramic view from the campanile viewpoint
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Iglesia moderna, muy buen explicación y detalle de la construcción y de la vieja catedral. Hermosa panorámica desde el mirador del campanil
Roberto Diaz Uriarte — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful and large, a luxury cathedral.
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Hermosa y grande, una catedral de lujo.
Maximiliano Primi — Google review
4.6
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4.0
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Mendoza Sur 204 & Centro 5400, B. Rivadavia Oeste 46, J5402DFB San Juan, Argentina
Author, soldier & president Domingo Sarmiento was born in this colonial-era house, now a museum.
Excellent museum of one of the most influential presidents of Argentina.
Don Diego De La Vega — Google review
It's as the name said, the first days of Sarmiento. It can be a good chance to take this time machine to do an sneak peek to those days. Can be better or maybe a little longer, but isn't.
Leandro Fernandez — Google review
Great
Cristian Valdez — Google review
Very small free museum that takes 15 min to visit.
Svetlana Gee — Google review
Great place if you're into museums and history. It is the birth house of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, one of the best historical figures of Argentina. it has both audioguide and regular tour guide.
A MUST VISIT if you're doing tourism. Plus, the tourism information of the entire state is just in front of it, so you can do two thing in one.
There are also statues you can take photos(free) with of both Sarmiento, and some dinosaurs(the dinosaurs are across the street, not on Sarmiento's house)
Nicolás Reta — Google review
Horrible
Juani Giorgio — Google review
Historic spot to learn about one of the milestone of Argentina.
Milan Frola — Google review
Nice trip to San Juan.
Flo Diaz — Google review
A beautiful place to visit
Nicole Silva — Google review
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Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Sur 21, J5400 San Juan, Argentina
The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Valley is a 19th-century structure adorned with mosaics, stained glass and relics. It houses the revered Virgen del Valle, patron saint of Catamarca. The Camarin, a stunning mezzanine chapel accessed via an ornate staircase and pedestrian lane, showcases tiles and stained glass that recount the story of the Virgin. This iconic cathedral embodies local culture and tradition and is a must-see for tourists seeking religious or aesthetic experiences alike.
Beautiful church from the outside (instagram worthy you might say). Didn’t enter because service was on going but this church was in the middle of a large plaza where several people were gathered.
Sammm nextdoor — Google review
I'm agnostic but the place looks really nice
Chow Chow — Google review
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Valley is an iconic place of Catamarca. It's a must for every tourist. If you are religious, your soul will be healed here. If you are agnostic, come and see the beauty of the place. It spells culture and traditions.
Miriam del Carmen Fernández — Google review
Re feooo
Dana Loza — Google review
H E R M O S A ⛪
Rosio Rivero — Google review
Invaluable
Matias Magdalena — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place.. very beautiful Basilica, very well maintained.. shame about the schedule with closing at noon. It should be open straight away!
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Excelente lugar.. muy bonita la Basílica muy bien cuidada.. lástima el horario con cierre al mediodía. Debería estar abierta de corrido!.
Marcos — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is located on Sarmiento Street between República and San Martín, in front of Plaza 25 de Mayo, in the center of the city and is the headquarters of the Diocese of Catamarca.
The current temple is the third built in that place. The first was inaugurated in 1695; the second built between 1734 and 1744. There are those who claim that it is the fifth temple of the Virgin taking into account the previous two in Valle Viejo.
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Se ubica en la calle Sarmiento entre República y San Martín, frente a la Plaza 25 de Mayo, en el centro de la ciudad y es sede de la Diócesis de Catamarca.
El templo actual es el tercero levantado en ese lugar. La primera se inauguró en 1695; la segunda construida entre 1734 y 1744. Hay quienes afirman que es el quinto templo de la Virgen teniendo en cuenta los dos anteriores de Valle Viejo.
J. Santos — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was a nice experience. Catamarca is a beautiful province with its landscape and mountains. Its people welcomed us incredibly. We arrived at the destination which was to visit La Virgen Morena del Valle.
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Fue una linda experiencia. Catamarca es una hermosa provincia con su paisaje y montañas. Su gente nos recibió increíblemente. Llegamos al destino que fue visitar a La Virgen Morena del Valle.
Exequiel Alonso — Google review
(Translated by Google) We came to see the cathedral...I think it must be one of the few attractions in Catamarca Capi but it was closed, open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. When I returned on time I was able to meet her and the truth is that IT IS TOTALLY WORTH IT! Don't stop going! Divine!!! And on the side there is a little path, painted the same color as the cathedral where the Camaryn de la Virgen is located! BEAUTIFUL!! Safety pin!!!
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Vinimos a conocer la catedral...creo q debe ser uno de los pocos atractivos de catamarca capi pero estaba cerrada abre de 6 a 13hs y de 16 a 22.30. Al regresar en horario la pude conocer y la verdad que VALE LA PENA TOTALMENTE! No dejen de ir! Divina!!!. Y por el costado hay un caminito, pintado del mismo color de la catedral donde esta el Camaryn de la Virgen!. HERMOSO!! Imperdible!!!
Carolina López — Google review
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Sarmiento 655, San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Catamarca, Argentina
I'll never travel to Salta without this trip planner again
Place where motorcycle and automotive history is very well preserved. Thanks for keeping this place.
Mineirin — Google review
Awesome place
Lots of bikes and cars (love the vintage ones)
Everything is tidy and clean.
Good services
Rick Ciotti — Google review
Great place to visit
Silvestre Villalba — Google review
Small but very nicely done. Interesting race motorcycles and cars that are in very good condition or restored. There's a nice place to have some coffee and something to eat overlooking the museo.
It is absolutely worth while the 1us to enter. The staff are excellent abd very helpful.
Michnus Olivier — Google review
Top!
Eduardo Simioni — Google review
Really nice place, there are a lot of cars and bikes... We managed to get inside after 10 mins.
Caio Ferreira — Google review
Top!!!
YouTube marferi78 — Google review
The museum should be bigger considering it has 5 or 6 floors but only two are available for tourist visits. Also all the activities after you pay the entrance fee should be already included and they aren't. Although the price 150$(pesos) isn't expensive, not even for Argentinian people or for International tourists.
The wildlife sanctuary, Reserva Natural Tara Inti, offers visitors the opportunity to explore its stairways and observe the native fauna. This can be combined with a pleasant walk along the waterfront from the hotel to the dam. The park is well-maintained and has friendly staff who kindly request proof of vaccination. One can enjoy breathtaking views of both the dam and river from its various viewpoints. Additionally, entrance to the sanctuary is free, allowing everyone to appreciate its beauty and biodiversity without any cost.
(Translated by Google) Good. It's okay. Yes, it was better before. A place with a walkway where you can find interesting things. Yes, there are too many mosquitoes. You have to bring repellent.
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Bien. Está bien. Eso sí, antes estaba mejor. Un lugar con una pasarela para caminar donde se encuentran cosas interesantes. Eso sí, hay demasiados mosquitos. Hay que llevar repelente.
Edu Villagra Informatica Tucuman — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice place to go for a walk, a lot of greenery, birds and reptiles of dinosaurs. It also has a long-range viewpoint overlooking the hot springs reservoir. 🫰✨️ They only ask you for a collaboration to enter.
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Lindo lugar para ir a recorrer, mucho verde, aves y repilcas de dinosaurios. Además cuenta con un mirador de largo alcance con vista al embalse de termas. 🫰✨️ Solo te piden una colaboración para entrar.
Sergio Sebastian Rocha — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is a very nice place to visit and see and learn about the flora and fauna of the place. Peeero is very neglected. Today only half of the circuit can be done. There is also an exhibition of dinosaur remains that are sad to be outdoors and according to what I spoke with the people at the paleontological museum, the remains are real. The walkways and printouts with information are left. The truth is a shame. I hope they fix everything so you can enjoy the place.
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Es un lugar muy lindo para visitar y ver y conocer sobre la flora y la fauna del lugar. Peeero está muy descuidado. Al día de hoy solo se puede hacer la mitad del circuito. Hay exhibición de restos de dinosaurios también que dan pena estén al aire libre y según lo hablé con la gente del museo paleontológico los restos son reales. Las pasarelas y las impresiones con información están dejadas. La verdad una pena. Ojalá lo arreglen todo así se puede disfrutar del lugar.
Gabriel B. — Google review
(Translated by Google) We loved the place to walk with family. Free entrance. Everything impeccable. The children will enjoy a lot.
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Nos encantó el lugar para pasear en familia. Entrada gratuita. Todo impecable. Los niños van a disfrutar mucho.
Federico Lix Klett — Google review
(Translated by Google) To my surprise the reservation was open. At least on Sunday. Not all the walkways were enabled but you could do a very nice circuit with beautiful views. It shows that they were undergoing maintenance tasks, however everything was very neat. Nice walk.
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Para mi sorpresa la reserva estaba abierta. Al menos el domingo. No estaban todas las pasarelas habilitadas pero se podia hacer un circuito muy bonito con lindas vistas. Se nota que estaban con tareas de mantenimiento, no obstante estaba todo muy prolijo. Lindo paseo.
Ezequiel Conforti — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice, quiet place to appreciate the flora and fauna of Termas de Río Hondo.
You have to cross a bridge on foot to get to the reserve.
Free entrance.
08/2023
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Lugar lindo, tranquilo para poder apreciar flora y fauna de Termas de Río Hondo.
Hay que cruzar un puente a pie para poder llegar a la reserva.
Entrada gratuita.
08/2023
Yésica Ruíz — Google review
(Translated by Google) Unmissable place to visit. Starting with the pedestrian bridge and continuing with the tour of the island through walkways with educational signs of local flora and fauna, with charming dinosaur surprises! Ideal to go with children. That admission is free is a real plus.
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Imperdible lugar para visitar. Comenzando con el puente peatonal y siguiendo con el recorrido por la isla a través de pasarelas con carteles educativos de flora y fauna local, con encantadoras sorpresas de dinosaurios! Ideal para ir con niños. Que la entrada sea gratuita es todo un plus.
Silvia Rodriguez — Google review
(Translated by Google) The park allows in a tour of its steps to try to identify the native fauna. It can be combined with the walk from the hotel to the dam along the waterfront. It was pretty neat. friendly people. They asked us to prove the vaccination. Beautiful views from its viewpoints of the dam and the river. Free entrance.
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El parque permite en un recorrida por sus escalinatas procurar identificar la fauna autoctona. Se puede combinar con la caminata desde el hotel hasta la represa por la costanera. Estaba bastante ordenado. La gente amable. Nos pidieron acreditar la vacunacion. Hermosas vistas desde sus miradores de la represa y el rio. Entrada gratuita.
Luis Sichel — Google review
(Translated by Google) A very well maintained and very crowded reserve is located on the Costanera de Termas de Rio Hondo avenue in the province of Santiago del Estero
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Una reserva muy bien cuidada y muy concurrida está situado en la av Costanera de Termas de Rio Hondo provincia de Santiago del Estero
ecuamericanos xelmundo — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice experience, a Reserve that makes Nature available to everyone. Raised walkways in good condition, with railings and information signs. Many species of birds and trees are displayed. Good access and outdoor parking. The route is short but pleasant.
(Original)
Linda experiencia, una Reserva que pone la Naturaleza al alcance de todos. Pasarelas sobre-elevadas en buen estado, con barandas y carteles con info. Se visualizan muchas especies de aves y arboles. Buen acceso y con estacionamiento al aire libre. El recorrido es corto pero agradable.
Aldo Rivero Stratos — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to visit appreciating nature. Lots of information on fauna and flora with explanatory signs. The sculptures of dinosaurs and other animals are spectacular, I would like there to be more because they are great.
The viewpoint where you can see the dam is incredible and the suspension bridge is very pretty.
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Hermoso lugar para recorrer apreciando la naturaleza. Mucha info de la fauna y flora con carteles explicativos. Son espectaculares las esculturas de dinosaurios y los otros animales, me gustaría que hayan más porque son geniales.
Está increíble el mirador donde se puede apreciar la represa y el puente colgante es muy lindo.
Dayana Insaurralde — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place, with morning and afternoon hours, admission is free. The route is clean and natural. There was a section closed but still the enabled route is great.
(Original)
Hermoso lugar, con horarios de mañana y de tarde, la entrada es gratis. El recorrido es limpio y natural. Había un tramo clausurado pero aún así el trayecto habilitado es genial.
pablo guillermo godoy — Google review
(Translated by Google) The place is beautiful. It's a shame that the government is not responsible for the arrangement.
They have been waiting for more than a year to finish more than half of the trail and fix the dinosaurs.
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El lugar es hermoso. Lastima que el gobierno no se hace cargo del arreglo.
Hace más de un año que están esperando que terminen más de la mitad del sendero y arreglen los dinosaurios.
gigi kidy — Google review
(Translated by Google) To be one of the few attractions in the hot springs area, it adds up. The park itself is small but nice, free self-guided tour and to get to know some of the native flora and fauna, especially of the area and Argentina, to do with the family, the path is half deteriorated, which is all made of wood and there is a part which is closed because it fell all the way.
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Para ser una de las pocas atracciones de la zona de las termas suma. En si el parque es chiquito pero lindo recorrido auto guiado gratuito y para conocer algo de la flora y fauna autoctona más que todo de la zona y argentina, para hacer en familia, está medio deteriorado el camino que es todo de madera y hay una parte que esta clausurada porque se cayó todo el camino.
CORDOBA PARA CONOCER — Google review
(Translated by Google) THE HOURS ARE MONDAY TO SUNDAY FROM 9 AM TO 12 AND FROM 4 TO 6:30 PM
THE TOUR IS VERY BEAUTIFUL, THE ONLY NEEDS TO ENABLE THE FISH SECTOR
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LOS HORARIOS SON DE LUNES A DOMINGO DE 9 A 12 Y DE 16 A 18:30
ES MUY LINDO EL RECORRIDO SOLO FALTA QUE HABILITAR EL SECTOR DE LOS PECES
La HuerTa Mamá Arminda De AMP — Google review
(Translated by Google) The Tara Inti Reserve, a beautiful place with free access and close to the center of Termas....it is reached by traveling along the coastal path of the Rio Dulce, which is ideal for walking, running or simply enjoying the landscape while having some mates.
At the entrance door, a guard explains to you that the tour of the island is only through walkways and gives you guidelines so that you know how to take advantage of every corner.
The ideal is to go in the morning, both for the heat and for the tranquility of all the fauna that lives there.
Pick up the mate and the camera and enjoy the tour. There are benches to rest and observe each bird that walks through the little forest. There are signs indicating each species of fauna and also the flora of the place.
You can also see the Dam.
I recommend it...I was there in October/23.
(Original)
La Reserva Tara Inti, bello lugar con acceso gratuito y cerca del centro de Termas ....se llega recorriendo el camino costero del Rio Dulce que es ideal para caminar, correr o simplemente disfrutar del paisaje tomando unos mates.
Ya en la puerta de ingreso un guardia te explica que el recorrido de la isla es solo por pasarelas y te da las pautas para que sepas aprovechar cada rinconcito.
Lo ideal es ir a la mañana, tanto por el calor como por la tranquilidad de toda la fauna que allí habita.
Levanté el mate y la cámara de fotos y disfruta del recorrido. Hay bancos para descansar y observar cada ave que anda por el bosquecito. Hay carteles indicativos de cada especie de fauna y tmb de la flora del lugar.
También podés observar el Dique.
Lo recomiendo ...estuve en octubre/23.
alicia cerviño — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent reservation. It is entered with a voluntary contribution. Lack of maintenance. The floor boards, many loose. A part of the circuit cannot be entered because it is impassable.
(Original)
Excelente reserva. Se ingresa con un aporte voluntario. Falto de mantenimiento. Los tablones del piso, muchos sueltos. Una parte del circuito no se puede ingresar porque esta intransitable.
It's alright. There isn't much else to see around so you might as well check it out. I got a nice guide who was very knowledgeable who made the small tour around these ancient carved rocks sound quite interesting.
Vanessa Quintero-Venturino — Google review
Interesting place but missing clear explanations of the significance of each object on the property.
Phyllis Harvey — Google review
A lovely site and interesting information sheet but it's in the centre of town which I think disturbs the peace of it all a little.
paula pitt — Google review
kind of a cool place to spend an hour. especially if weather is bad and nothing else to do.
jean jorgensen — Google review
Nice view great location good view
vijay pathak — Google review
Bellisimo!!!
Graciela Susana Ansin Antille — Google review
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Los Menhires Centro, T4135 El Mollar, Tucumán, Argentina
Abra del Infiernillo is a magnificent and unforgettable place located at an altitude of over 3000 meters above sea level. Visitors can take photos with llamas, enjoy splendid nature, buy local crafts, and interact with adorable local animals such as baby goats, llamas, and sheep. The weather at the top changes suddenly, so it's advisable to bring a coat. Although some parts of the route are deteriorated, the breathtaking views make it worth a visit.
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place among the mountains. There are beautiful crafts to take home as souvenirs, alpacas to caress and take photos with. The landscape is very beautiful.
(Original)
Hermoso lugar entre las montañas. Hay artesanías hermosas para llevar de recuerdos, las alpacas para acariciar y sacarse fotos. El paisaje es muy lindo.
Ivana Moyano — Google review
(Translated by Google) The incomparable landscape, the winding road, little or no signage. The deteriorated asphalt. Go cautiously. Curves and precipice that in case of going fast is very dangerous.
(Original)
El paisaje inigualable, el camino sinuoso , poca o nula señalización. El asfalto desmejorado . Ir con cautela . Curvas y precipicio que en caso de ir rápido es muy peligroso .
Carla Laglaive — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful landscape from El Infiernillo point
(Original)
Hermoso paisaje desde el punto El Infiernillo
Alejandro Trunso — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place at more than 3000 meters above sea level. A more than splendid nature to take photos, rest for a while, buy something to eat or take home a souvenir of crafts. The weather changes from one moment to the next so it is better to bring a coat.
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Hermoso lugar a más de 3000 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Una naturaleza más que espléndida para sacarse fotos, descansar un rato, comprar algo de comer o llevarse un recuerdito de artesanías. El clima cambia de un momento a otro así que es mejor llevar abrigo.
Belen CB — Google review
(Translated by Google) Incredible views from that place!
In the viewpoint you can buy handicrafts and pamper the local animals. There are baby goats, llamas, sheep, they are a love and let themselves be pampered. I recommend always wearing a coat because the place is over 3000 meters above sea level, it is cool and there is a lot of wind.
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Increíble las vistas de ese lugar!
En el mirador podes comprar artesanías y mimar a los animalitos del lugar. Hay cabritas bebés, llamas, ovejitas, son un amor y se dejan mimar. Recomiendo llevar siempre un abrigo porque el lugar está sobre los 3000 msnm, es fresco y hay mucho viento.
Leila Gonzalez — Google review
(Translated by Google) To spend some time contemplating the beauty of the place and taking photos with native species
(Original)
Para pasar un rato contemplando belleza del lugar y una fotos con especies autóctonas
Jose Daniel Aranda — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place at almost 3000 meters above sea level. It is going from Tafi del Vale towards Amaicha del Valle. At the parador they sell handicrafts, regional products, fried cakes, tortillas, and hot water. You can take beautiful photos and you can pet the llamas for a small collaboration.
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Hermoso lugar a casi 3000 msnm. Queda yendo desde tafi del vale hacia amaicha del valle. En el parador venden artesanias, productos regionales, tortas fritas, tortillas, agua caliente. Se pueden sacar hermosas fotos y se pueden acariciar a las llamas por un pequeña colaboracion.
Carlos Chamorro — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place. The highest in Tucumán. I loved collaborating by buying from local entrepreneurs. I bought organic strawberries that they grow themselves and beautiful crafts. 👏🏼👏🏼
(Original)
Hermoso lugar. El más alto de Tucumán. Me encantó colaborar comprando a los emprendedores locales. Compré frutillas orgánicas que ellos mismos cultivan y artesanías bellas. 👏🏼👏🏼
mariela patiño — Google review
(Translated by Google) To enjoy tomorrow when there is no fog. Beautiful parador with a view of Tafi del Valle. Route 307 is not emaciated, it is narrow and with many curves. Cross from Amaicha del Valle to Tafi del Valle before 6:00 p.m.
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Para disfrutar de mañana cuando no hay neblina. Hermoso parador con vista a Tafi del Valle. La ruta 307 no está demacrada, es angosta y con muchas curvas. Cruzar de Amaicha del Valle a Tafi del Valle antes de las 18hs
Rubbia Flash — Google review
(Translated by Google) Magnificent and unforgettable place!
🌵🇦🇷
Being able to take photos with some llamas from the place was the most beautiful thing for me...🥰
The weather at the top changes suddenly and the 3100 meters above sea level makes itself felt. I would still come back!
If they fixed the route it would be spectacular, since there are parts that are quite deteriorated.
(Original)
Magnífico e inolvidable lugar!
🌵🇦🇷
Poder sacarnos fotos con unas llamitas del lugar, fue lo más lindo para mi..🥰
El clima en la cima cambia repentinamente y los 3100 m.s.n.m se hacen sentir. Aún así volvería!
Si arreglaran la ruta sería espectacular, ya que hay partes q están bastante deterioradas.
Virginia Ojeda Olguín — Google review
(Translated by Google) A beautiful place, with a wonderful view and a spectacular route. Ideal for the family.
(Original)
Un hermoso lugar, con una vista maravillosa y una ruta espectacular. Ideal para la familia.
Haver Constante — Google review
(Translated by Google) If luck is with you and there are no clouds you will see the entire Mollar
(Original)
Si la suerte te acompaña y no hay nubes verás todo el Mollar
BM Rutas — Google review
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Tucumán Province, Argentina
I'll never travel to Salta without this trip planner again
This museum is dedicated to Mother Earth or Pachamama in northern Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. It features interesting statues of shamans and indigenous motifs on the pretty stone walls around the complex. There are also exhibitions dedicated to natural sciences and the arts. The museum is worth seeing if you're ever in the area, especially if you're interested in traditional indigenous cultures.
this museum is worth any travel! Must see once in Your life what this artist has created in person. Excellent presentation how the indios lived and in any case ask to see his huge paintings in the last building. You will never forget
take at least two hours to appreciate all
dietmar frensemeyer — Google review
A museum in the middle of the landscapes. Interesting mineral and stone mining collection. Demonstration of the valley and its minerals, very visual. Show of indigenous people and their tools, household and history. Cruz collection, his paintings in two separate galleries. And a gallery shop with some handcraft. Very monumental with its large scale sculptures.
Kadi Tombak — Google review
Interpretation of Inca art by Cruz a local artist. Interesting place to visit. Closes for lunch. 1000 pesos each to enter.
Ian Mather — Google review
REALLY COOL! absolutely worth the 1 hour drive from cafayete. Massive outdoor art museum - basically one gigantic mosaic... the amount of work this must have taken is astounding. Must see 👍
Adam — Google review
This is the most spectacular museum. A beautiful blend of art, culture, and history that is perfectly curated.
Kathryn Samai (Kat) — Google review
I hadn't heard or seen this place, we were on our way to Cordoba from Cafayate and couldn't not stop and see what it was. Incredibly impressive. Definitely worth taking a detour to see this
Kate Griffiths — Google review
Beautiful! I enjoyed my time at Museo Pachamama
Nancy Ableser — Google review
Great art works of Hector Cruz and museum about geology. Outside art painting and tapesery was fantastic.
Louis Broodryk — Google review
Fantastic place can't believe this was constructed principally by one artist. It's beautiful.
Joey — Google review
Loved it. The artist, Hector Cruz, has so much spirit in his work, and the information about the sculptures (in Spanish) is clear and helpful.
Kate Johnson — Google review
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San Miguel de Tucumán, RP307 km 118, T4137 Amaicha del Valle, Tucumán, Argentina
The Parque Sierra de San Javier is a nature reserve that is home to many different types of wildlife. It is also a place of worship for the local community.
Lo más hermoso que podrán ver en san Miguel de Tucumán
(Translated by Google)
The most beautiful thing you can see in San Miguel de Tucumán
Omar Daniel Galvan — Google review
Es un parque muy bien cuidado, muy extenso, desde dónde se puede tener una vista hermosa de la ciudad de Tucumán desde arriba. Hay algunos puestos dónde comprar algo para comer y algunos recuerdos, o se puede optar por comer en el Hotel que está ahí. Es un lindo paseo. El camino es sinuoso pero de asfalto, no presenta problema, o en caso de querer ir recorriendo otros lugares se puede llegar también por la ruta N9 y la P341 y P340, que pasa por la entrada al sendero La Cascada del Río Noque, el sendero La Puerta del cielo, Ciudad Universitaria, etc. Una linda opción para disfrutar de la naturaleza.
(Translated by Google)
It is a very well-kept park, very extensive, from where you can have a beautiful view of the city of Tucumán from above. There are some stalls where you can buy something to eat and some souvenirs, or you can choose to eat at the Hotel there. It's a nice walk. The road is winding but made of asphalt, it does not present a problem, or if you want to visit other places you can also get there by route N9 and P341 and P340, which passes through the entrance to the La Cascada del Río Noque trail, the trail The Gate of Heaven, University City, etc. A nice option to enjoy nature.
Claudia Valente — Google review
Hermoso todo, si te gustan los lugares tranquilos es ideal, se puede llevar comida y pasar un lindo día.
(Translated by Google)
Everything is beautiful, if you like quiet places it is ideal, you can bring food and have a nice day.
Pamela Méndez — Google review
Lindisimo internarse en la selva por alguno de las sendas que comienzan en Horco Molle, caminar entre una vegetación increible que brinda una temperatura agradable sin importar el calor que haga afuera.
(Translated by Google)
It's lovely to go into the jungle along one of the paths that begin in Horco Molle, walking among incredible vegetation that provides a pleasant temperature no matter how hot it is outside.
Marcelo Cabral — Google review
Miy descuidado, árboles caidos la caminería no esta marcada, tendrian que poner mas en condiciones los senderos y reparar todos los puentes del Funicular si no es un peligro
(Translated by Google)
Very neglected, fallen trees, the path is not marked, they would have to put the paths in better condition and repair all the Funicular bridges if it is not a danger
LAUREANO Espeche — Google review
Hermosos circuitos de Trekking!
(Translated by Google)
Beautiful Trekking circuits!
German Berra — Google review
Hermoso paseo para realizar en mediodía, subiendo por un lado de la Sierra y bajando por el otro, disfrutando el paisaje Serrano. Estar frente al Jesús bendicente es impagable
(Translated by Google)
Beautiful walk to take at midday, going up one side of the Sierra and down the other, enjoying the Serrano landscape. Being in front of the blessed Jesus is priceless
Maria del Carmen Touzon — Google review
Hermosa vista de San Miguel de Tucumán. La ruta no está en muy buen estado.
(Translated by Google)
Beautiful view of San Miguel de Tucumán. The route is not in very good condition.
David Esteban Di Santi — Google review
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RP340, Yerba Buena, Tucumán, Argentina
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Casa Histórica - Museo Nacional de la Independencia
The Museo Casa Histórica de Tucumán is a colonial-era building that preserves artifacts from Argentina's independence and hosts light shows. It is worth visiting for its history and architecture, which are both interesting.
📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: 8/11/2022
💬 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 - 5
Came here as we had a layover for the bus at the terminal, and realized all this time I've been in Tucuman, I hadn't seen la casa historica... the Independence Hall of Philadelphia for Argentina.
🗺️ 𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 - 5
La Casa Historica has a superb location near downtown, which is closed off to thru traffic, which I actually prefer for easy walking.
💲 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗘 - N/A
There was no price to enter, it was free to the public, during typical business hours.
🏛️ 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗧/𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 - N/A
Not much of any services rendered, as it is a historical site.
📢 𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦/𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗞𝗦 - N/A
Be sure if you don't speak Spanish that you have a translator, as it can be hard to understand everything.
💁♂️ 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗘𝗦 - N/A
Didn't really interact with any employees, but we did see two tranditional soldiers, that are similar to the British soldiers around the the queen's castle, they don't interact, they're primarily there for show.
Nate Somsen — Google review
Nice place, no lines, no ticket
franco bravard — Google review
It is one of the most emblematic buildings in the history and culture of Argentina. Although throughout its long history it has undergone many modifications, and one could say that little remains of its original construction, this does not take away its historical and symbolic value. It is recommended to visit it with the guided tours and the night show, which offers a historical overview of the independence struggle. This show lasts approximately half an hour and it is necessary to register in a list. Entrance is free.
Adrián Zapata — Google review
Bella
MARIA ALEJANDRA Vassallo — Google review
Amazing experience of authentic argentinian history 💓
Astrid Puglisi — Google review
Icon of tucuman and it makes a lot of sense to Argentiniana though it could be better explained for foreigners.
Nicolás Sacheri — Google review
Interesting place, well explained though in Spanish only. From a historical point of view, the account in the museum is accurate, balanced, and asks a lot of fascinating questions. Unless the debate republic vs monarchy, central vs federal, self government vs independence. Unfortunately it's all text, there's hardly any multimedia material except intro to the 29 representatives who signed the declaration of independence.
georginamgo — Google review
Really cool, not too much there and the machine didn't work and there was a enterance fee. Still cool place a must see if you're around.
Jonathan Zhang — Google review
Excellent leisure time free entry museum walking area. Great pieces history of Argentina in Tucuman. Reading everything it can take 50 minutes tops. Great walking area afterwards.
Laurencio Ronquillo — Google review
It's free super pretty and a great place to learn more about the history of Argentina's independence
Joey — Google review
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IEC, Congreso de Tucumán 141, T4000 San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
The Catedral de Tucumán is the main church of the city, founded in 1685 according to some of its foundations. Its architecture is an interesting combination of colonial and Hispanic styles, with added features by French and Spanish architects in the 19th century. It also served as the seat of the archbishopric and center of government for the ecclesiastical province known as Tucumán.
Beautifull church, cathedral of the city
Dario Ricardo — Google review
The Our Lady of the Incarnation Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación de San Miguel de Tucumán) also called San Miguel de Tucumán Cathedral It is the mother church of the city of San Miguel de Tucuman,[2] in the province of Tucuman, in the South American country of Argentina. The temple was founded in the sixteenth century and is home to the metripolitana Archdiocese of Tucuman.
The foundations of this cathedral building date from the period of the definitive founding of the city of San Miguel de Tucuman in 1685, long remained a humble building adobes with gabled of "musleras tiles" then keeping some simple style details Hispanic American colonial baroque.
In the mid-nineteenth century it is that parts began with the plans of the architect of Basque origin and French Pierre Etcheverry, such work is what has left virtually the building with the current appearance, being developed for the provincial government of Celedonio Gutierrez and inaugurated on February 19, 1856.
Catarina Dickstein — Google review
Beautiful
Mala Mal — Google review
(Translated by Google) It was built by the French engineer and architect Pedro Delgare Etcheverry between 1845 and 1856. It is in the Neoclassical style. Inside, the wooden cross that presided over the city at its first foundation is preserved. It was declared a National Historic Monument in 1941.
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Fue construida por el ingeniero y arquitecto francés Pedro Delgare Etcheverry entre los años 1845 y 1856. Es de estilo Neoclásico. En su interior se conserva la cruz de madera que presidía la ciudad en su primera fundación. Fue declarado Monumento Histórico Nacional en 1941.
Osval Mulet — Google review
(Translated by Google) Another historical place in the capital of Tucumán. With simple lines, without as much luxury as others. Open at certain times. Cool because it has several refrigeration equipment.
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Otro lugar histórico de la capital tucumana. De líneas sencillas, sin tanto lujo como otras. Abre en determinados horarios. Fresca pues tiene varios equipos de refrigeración.
Mariela Lucero — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is one of the most beautiful cathedrals. It has ample space, beautiful ceiling murals with the life of Jesus and Mary. At the entrance is a beautiful Santería and through a side door there is a bookstore. The images are very beautiful, elevating to prayer. It has a very beautiful adoration chapel. And in the summer there is air conditioning.
The preparations are before mass.
(Original)
Es una de las catedrales más bellas. Posea amplio espacio, murales en el techo hermosos con la vida de Jesús y María. A la entrada esta una bella Santería y por una puerta lateral hay una librería. Las imágenes son muy bellas elevando a la oración. Posee una capilla de adoración muy bella. Y en el verano hay aire acondicionado.
Las confecciones son antes de misa.
Hna. Noelia fsp — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful cathedral, I loved it.
Well maintained and inside it is very calm and its architecture is beautiful.
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Bellísima catedral, me encantó.
Bien mantenido y por dentro es muy calma y bellísima su arquitectura.
Paula BS — Google review
(Translated by Google) The cathedral of Tucumán or parish of the incarnation. Very beautiful, there is the Ibatim Cross that was part of the history of the city's transfer. It deserves to be visited.
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La catedral de Tucumán o parroquia de la encarnación. Muy bella , en la misma se encuentra la Cruz de ibatim que fue parte de la historia del traslado de la ciudad. Merece ser vicitada.
Esteban Crosa — Google review
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Av. 24 de Septiembre 420, T4000CNJ San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina
The Quilmes Ruins archaeological museum is a new and well-done museum displaying artifacts from the ancient Quilmes people. The ruins are truly impressive and the whole scenery is spectacular. It would take roughly an hour to walk around them and the museum itself is worth the visit.
We were not sure whether this was worth the drive from Cafayate - but yes it absolutely is! The museum is new, very well done and informative. The ruins are truly impressive and the whole scenery is spectacular. I would plan around 45min-1h for the museum (incl short video) and 30-45min to walk around the ruins.
Dalia — Google review
Truly amazing archaeological site where you can walk around the ruins of an huge ancient pre-Incan citadel and sacred city that was built by the Quilmes native population about one thousand years before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. The city was abandoned in the year 1665 after the Quilmes were defeated by the Spanish (and forcibly marched over 1400 Km away) and re-discovered only in the late 1800s. A small museum at the entrance contains some beautiful artifacts (mostly pottery) and shows a touching movie with the history of the place and the Quilmes population, setting the stage for your visit. You can visit with a guide or on your own. It is a most interesting, unique and moving experience. Highly recommended.
Niccolo' Bertoldi — Google review
Incredible Native American museum and ruins! The museum is small but first class, very instructive and the showings are well done. On the outside, the ample ruins can be visited on foot and are very impressive, specially as seen from the highest points in the trail. Actually, if you have enough stamina, you can climb the center/left trail and then cross over to the one in the right; just be aware that some of the trail's highest parts aren't in top condition and could be dangerous (it's a *long* fall) so please be careful and exercise common sense at all times.
Durval Menezes — Google review
We went first to the museum watched a 20 min movie about the culture who lived here, traveled here and domestically lived and cultivated land and then were taken out by Spanish.
Kadi Tombak — Google review
This was such an amazing little find, we just came across it, and decided to go there because somebody had told us about it. It’s a Ruins of an indigenous old Quilme town, which at its height, they believe had at least 6000 inhabitants. There’s a fantastic interpretive centre there with very knowledgable staff that showed us around and explained the history of the area. This entire valley has had villages of different tribes in it throughout the centuries. This one is from about 800 BC if I remember correctly, the entire Ruins has the most amazing barrel cactuses that I have ever seen outside of Arizona and Baja.
Erik Kafrissen — Google review
Wow, wow, wow! Honestly the most incredible place. We were here for hours exploring the ruins. Try to make lots of time for this place. Wear sunscreen and try to pick a cooler day.
Kate Griffiths — Google review
Fascinating history of the native Quilmes people and the atrocities ventured on them by the Spanish. Very emotionally moving and an important piece of Argentine history.
Sam Ellis — Google review
Great opportunity for a about 2 mile hike up into the hills after you seen the main ruins. The museum was interesting with pottery and burial urns. The film had English subtitles, other exhibits had little English explanations. Most notably Messi winning the World Cup was recorded in the timeline of history!
Anna Allen — Google review
Highly recommend a visit to Quilmes if in the Cafayate region. Tremendous ruch history about a very brave people who defended their land and freedoms against colonialization for well over 100 years.
Take a guide to best understand the context and history, learn about ongoing archeological excavation work, and the lifestyle of the ancestors of those who lived here once.
Just Me — Google review
Amazing site, a massive pre-incan citadel and sacred city, the biggest and best preserved in Argentina.
The museum attached to it is very informative and sets the scene for visiting the site itself.
Lidia Derossi — Google review
Interesting place and to spend a couple of hours and only 3000 ARS entry. The museum has a short film (with English subtilites) and a few other small rooms with information and items to look at. You can walk around the ruins and get some amazing views of the surrounding scenery.
Alexandra Cackett — Google review
Interesting place and a nice hike to the top.
ShunzeN JC — Google review
Great place to visit. Our guide, David, was great at telling the stories of his ancestors. The museum is small, but very interesting. Great value.
Impressive views during the hike through the ruins.
The Celestino Gelsi Dam is a large dam in the province of Burgos, Castile and León, Spain. It was completed in 1974 and is named after Celestino Gelsi, a prominent Spanish engineer. The dam spans the Galician River Celso at its confluence with the Douro River.
Bellisimo
Ricardo Herrera — Google review
Nice place for a casual visit. But it's very dirty, full of garbage everywhere.
Roberto Paul Pickett — Google review
(Translated by Google) Several years ago, I had the opportunity to visit this place. I returned in January 2022 and I found a completely renovated place, very busy and with practically everything you need to spend a vacation and enjoy the place. The lake lends itself to walks, sports and there is even a beach with lifeguards. Also an amphitheater, a museum and the chairlift that takes you to the top of the hill from where you can see the landscape with impressive views of the lake and even the city of Tucumán. highly recommended
(Original)
Hace varios años atrás, tuve la oportunidad de visitar este lugar. Regrese en enero 2022 y me encontré con un lugar totalmente renovado, muy concurrido y con prácticamente todo lo necesario para pasar unas vacaciones y disfrutar del lugar. El lago se presta para paseas, deportes y hay hasta una playa con guardavidas. También un anfiteatro, un museo y la aerosilla que te lleva a la cima del cerro desde donde se puede observar el paisaje con unas vistas impresionantes del lago y hasta de la ciudad de Tucumán. Recomendadísimo
Agustin Romero — Google review
Bellisimo
Alejandra Perez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Nice place to spend if you don't have another activity on your trip
(Original)
Lindo lugar para pasar si no tenes otra actividad en tu viaje
lichiponte — Google review
(Translated by Google) Whenever I can I go, it is an excellent place to enjoy, eat, drink mate and play sports.
(Original)
Siempre que puedo voy es un excelente lugar para disfrutar ,comer,tomar mate y hacer deporte
Raul Alberto Gallo — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to connect with nature. Exceed walking, jogging, cycling
(Original)
Hermo lugar para conectarse con la naturaleza. Excepara caminatas, trote, ciclismo
Claudia Raquel Britez — Google review
(Translated by Google) Picturesque place, very good perspectives towards the dam, and on the other side, a very unpleasant aspect is the amount of garbage everywhere, a wake-up call for the people who come, also for the municipal authorities.
(Original)
Pintoresco lugar, muy buenas perspectivas hacia el dique, y en su contracara, un aspecto muy desagradable es la cantidad de basura por doquier, llamado de atención para la gente que acude, también para las autoridades municipales.
Jorge Ayala — Google review
(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places in Tucumán. With paid and free places to spend the day. I don't recommend staying in places with a lot of people. You rent a kayak or canoe and go to different bays with friends or family.
Accommodation to spare. Gastronomic places. Leisure activities (trekking, kayaks, chairlift, etc.) And lots of nature.
The Weekends. I recommend going early or mid-morning.
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Uno de los lugares más lindos de Tucumán. Con lugares pagos y gratis para pasar el día. No recomiendo quedarse en lugares con mucha gente. Te alquilas un kayak o canoa y te vas a distintas bahías con amigos o familia.
Hospedaje de sobra. Lugares gastronómicos. Actividades de esparcimiento (trekking, kayaks, aerosilla, etc) .Y mucha naturaleza.
Los Findes. Recomiendo ir a la mañana temprano o media mañana.
Beautiful but not the easiest short hike! There are guides from the local territory waiting in the front. I would recommend taking a guide unless you are very adventurous & *very* comfortable in nature.
I am in my mid-twenties, not super adventurous when it comes to hiking and my health/sport level is normal - I would not have been able to go without a guide.
You can do the short circuit of 3 waterfalls. This takes about 1h30 and cost $1000 per person (2022). The full circuit takes you to the 7 waterfalls for $2000 per person. You can tell the guide you want to do the short circuit and then decide if you want to continue to the longer one later.
We did the short circuit which was very beautiful. You can also swim if you want.
Our guide Wilson was very friendly and nice. He even lent me his jacket when we were walking through the path.
You need to have good fitness and good shoes. You have to cross some small rivers and climb some rocks at times. The walk is beautiful, but not recommended for children or elderly.
Dalia — Google review
Nice, beautiful canyon with some underwhelming waterfalls. Could be missed tough as there are more spectaculair sights in this part of Argentina. It involves lots of climbing, but not too difficult. The local community demands that you hire a guide to visit. There are two options: 1 hour return hike to the first 3 (very small) waterfalls ($1000 per person) or a 3,5 hour return hike to all 7 waterfalls ($2000 per person). We took the 1 hour hike, but at the 3rd waterfall we were given the opportunity to continue independently, which we did for another half hour. We found that it is not difficult without a guide, as you can't loose you way in the canyon, but it took us more time to find the right way to continue up and down the canyon (e.g. where to climb up safely, where to cross the river)!so a guide is useful.
Marc F — Google review
It’s a pretty hike but your have to pay 2500$ for the short hike and 4500$ for the long hike per person. There is even a policeman that will check if you have a guide. The hike would be doable on your own if you have some experience hiking. I don’t like being forced to have a guide, and it’s pretty but a bit underwhelming. The waterfalls are relatively small.
Dorian Henning — Google review
You do NOT need a guide. The guides will try to tell you that you do, but we parked around to the right where there was a school and two police officers. The police confirmed that there is no permit. As soon as I told the fake guides that the cops said I didn't need them, they left me alone.
This hike is beautiful, but hard. I hike all over the world and this route is poorly marked with slippery rocks. It was a ton of fun and we loved it, but you need to be an adventurer. Otherwise, pay the 1000 pesos for a guide. That said, I highly recommend this hike!
Ethan Evans — Google review
We wanted to do a hike here before going to Finca las Nubes. Arriving at the parking spot it was explained that it is mandatory to take a guide due to “safety reasons”. They charge an rather excessive amount of money (2500 for 1.5hrs or 4500 for 3.5hrs) for a hike you can probably do yourself. I survived a lot hikes in the Andes, so I think I’ll survive this hike as well. We just walked back, crossed the river and walked to the other side of the river to the first quite underwhelming waterfall. Mountain views are stunning and you’ll pass a small bodega too
Pascal Visser — Google review
Worth it. The waterfalls are big. Do all 7. They were charging $10,000 pp when we went and it would have been impossible without the guide who was very sweet.
ashley mueller — Google review
An amazing place and great walk. Some local guides are waiting for tourists and saying it is "mandatory" to have a guide. Fake news. And quiet expensive (5€ for an hour).
But having an offline map and a good intuition of "where to cross the river and which way to go" is better.
Julien Hendrix — Google review
Really a shame that when we arrived we were asked to pay 5000 pesos to enter with a guide, and not permitted without… because you might get lost, well if you put up a few signs there wouldn’t be that problem…
Kat Puchowska — Google review
We were very excited to visit the place. Unfortunately we were not allowed to walk the trail by ourselves. We were asked quite aggressively to get a guide and pay 2500 Pesos to visit 3/7 water falls or 4500 Pesos to see all 7. Prices were per person! A police officer was also present. Upon question he told us, that we had to discuss the matter with the present person for the municipality. She just told us that these were the “new” rules. It all felt quite sketchy, but we ended up paying for a guide. The route involves climbing but the path is visible and doable.
Emil Grothgar — Google review
Awesome walk, would suggest the large loop if you have good fitness. Is a great landscape with some fun rock scrambling. $4500 pp for a guide, easily accessible by taxi from town $1200. Head to the vineyard next door for lunch after a fun morning.
Jackson Clark — Google review
Currently you need to have a guide to hike the trail to the waterfalls. Guides are at the entrance offering to guide you for $10,000 pesos per person.
There was a police car there when we were there and we checked with them and it is a legitimate charge due to the trail being dangerous at the moment. We decided not to do it for that cost as there are other trails
Will Batt — Google review
YOU DO NOT NEED TO GET A A$4500 GUIDE. IT IS NOT A GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT. DO NOT FALL FOR THEIR FAKE PAPERWORK AND FACEBOOK PAGE.
Simply bypass them and walk through the campsite entrance.
Carl Mendes — Google review
Amazing hike with stunning views and a tough path if you do the full hike. There are only 4 waterfalls at the moment as there was heavy rockfall which is blocking 3 waterfalls, this also made the path tougher due to rock blockages, and there was a good bit of rock climbing.
Taking away 2 stars due to the aggressive guides at the start that insist you need a guide which is 6000 per person. We negotiated this down to 4000 for 4 people but then during the hike the guide said he would not bring us to the last and biggest waterfall unless we paid the full price. It would have been very difficult to do the hike without a guide but their aggressive attitude is very unnecessary.
Laura Walsh — Google review
We loved the trek to the 7 waterfalls last week and would recommend this for the more adventurous.
We paid 10000 argentinian pesos for entry and a spanish speaking guide from the local community (roughly 10 usd per person) and think it was well worth what we paid. We dont think we would have been able to figure out the best route without one.
Our guide was friendly and knowledgable, he spoke slowly and clearly so that we could understand him with our limited spanish.
Once you pass the fourth waterfall some minor rock climbing is involved. Our guide helped us as needed with the rocks and river crossings.
Jason Botherway — Google review
Unofficial guides meet you at the entrance & are quite aggressive not allowing you to enter the park without a guide. We completed the 7 waterfall tour and it was challenging, there was recent rock fall in the area making it more difficult. Although the guides are unofficial and charging an entry fee of ~6,000 pesos per person, I’d highly recommend a guide.
The Museum of the Vine and Wine in Cafayate, Salta, Argentina is a modern and interactive exhibit that delves into the region's winemaking traditions. Situated in the Calchaqui Valleys, this museum offers a dynamic display on the history and characteristics of vineyards in the area, focusing on high altitude wines. Housed in an old wine cellar, it provides a low-cost bilingual tour for visitors to learn about the character and history of these unique wines.
Great start for your time in Cafayate. You'll find a detailed script along the self-guided visit, with an English version on the side. The cost for nationals is around a dollar, while a dollar & a half for foreign visitors. There's a wine bar in the premises, of course. From here, you'll make the most of your wine tasting in the area and I believe you'll also judge your purchases as a connoisseur.
La Protti — Google review
Very detailed and poetic descriptions of winemaking in this part of Argentina. They take a lot of pride in their winemaking process, rightfully so because the wines here are incredible! After the interactive museum (which is very high tech!), please relax and have a drink and snack at the bar. Empanadas are divine and the employees are wonderful, very personable and cheerful, and happy to have people here. We felt very welcome, even if we were strangely ordering food, wine and coffee at 17h 😂 (still on American time with our meals and everywhere else was closed haha). Overall learned so much more about the winemaking process, unique terrain in the north of Argentina. Muchisimas gracias!
Kaithlyn Rojas — Google review
Very interesting take on the history and process of the vine making.
Max Rapoport — Google review
We have visited many wine museums around the world, and this one stands out. Very detailed description of everything surrounding the vines and the wines, especially liked the discussion around atmospheric conditions in the region, and the impact on water quality the soil. Highly recommended.
Pierre Bergeron — Google review
Amazing empanadas made on the spot (dough included) and cooked on a wood oven. Incredible wine serbed by people who know about wine. Great prices.
Alexandros A — Google review
Exceeded my expectations, though they were low for a small-town museum. It actually had good audio-video presentations as well as atmospheric sounds and lighting effects. I learned quite a few things about the region through sheer repetition and hammering through a few peculiar facts about this superb wine valley.
Keven Arsenault — Google review
Very well thought out self-guide museum with information about the local wine and the history of the region. At the end there is an excellent shop featuring a huge selection of wines from several well known area Bodegas, and very reasonably priced too! You don't need to pay the 60 pesos entry fee (cheap!) just to visit the wine store. A few minutes walk from the main square.
Chris Rose — Google review
The first part is ok, not super interesting, but visually interesting. The second part telling the origin of wine in the area is much more interesting. A somewhat sterile exhibition overall, you can do it if you have extra time.
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Av. Gral. Güemes Sur Centro, A4427 Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
Cafayate Square, also known as Plaza 20 de Febrero, is a popular gathering place for both locals and visitors in the heart of Cafayate. Surrounded by well-kept greenery and a variety of dining and shopping options, it's an iconic spot to enjoy the city's charm. The square is flanked by the charming Church on one side and offers a peaceful atmosphere for relaxation.
Beautiful park.
Is the central spot in town. Around it, you can find the Church, many restaurant options, and the handcrafted spot, and you can try the wine ice cream too!
Highly recommend to take your book, your sandwich, and enjoy the view and peaceful silence.
Ana Gaeta (anita.porelmundo) — Google review
Divino lugar para pasear. Tomar mates. Comer algo. Hay feria de artesanías tanto en puestos en la plaza como así también 2 ferias en las veredas del frente. Lindo para descansar. Relajarse.
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Divine place to walk. Take dunks. Eat something. There is a craft fair both in stalls in the square as well as 2 fairs on the front sidewalks. Nice to rest. Chill out.
sergio daniel gaido — Google review
Clean park but not happy with the city parking staff. We parked to enjoy the afternoon and approached by a parking attendant which sold us a parking permit. We then got approached 1 hour later and told that the permit that we bought was sold to us by a bandito that was dressed in exact same attire and had a official receipt/permit book but not employed by the town to do so. They wanted us to either buy again (even though ours was an official one) or get towed by police. Not a great practice from this community. The police showed up and said they would get our money back because they know who the person is but they never did. Now I’m not sure who the real bandito’s are.
Jeffrey Simmons — Google review
La esquina muy linda, comimos afuera, había una promoción de entrada + plato + postre. Comimos pastas, caseras riquísimas!!!! La atención muy buena. Relación precio calidad excelente. Limonada con jengibre y menta muy rica.
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The corner was very nice, we ate outside, there was a promotion for starter + main course + dessert. We ate delicious homemade pasta!!!! Very good attention. Excellent price-quality ratio. Very delicious lemonade with ginger and mint.
Marcela Spagnolini — Google review
Beautiful square with lots of seating and shade.
Leslie Mason — Google review
Hermoso lugar tanto de día como de noche.Un espacio verde con vistas muy lindas. Alrededor hay una excelente plaza de comidas y paseos de artesanos. Hermosa ciudad Cafayate!
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Beautiful place both day and night. A green space with very nice views. Around there is an excellent food court and artisan walks. Beautiful city Cafayate!
Adriana Rodriguez — Google review
A beautiful, green and peaceful plaza. Many coffee shops, restaurants shops around it, as well as the church. At night the place gets lively with many people, families, and music from the restaurants.
Shirley Kantor — Google review
Cafayate...hermoso lugar !!! Muy pintoresco ! En la plaza hay una feria muy linda ! Y en cuanto a los negocios los precios de los vinos y recuerdos estaban muy bien !
Quiero volver y recorrer con más tiempo !
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Cafayate...beautiful place!!! Very picturesque! There is a very nice fair in the square! And as for business, the prices of wines and souvenirs were very good!
I want to go back and explore with more time!
maria elsa romero — Google review
One of the most beautiful and practical square I have encountered in Argentina. It is surrounded by bars and restaurants and the charming church on the west. I enjoyed visiting Cafayate. It's lovely, friendly and has great wines.
Phyllis Harvey — Google review
Es un sitio lindo, típica plaza de pueblito enmarcado por el paisaje. La iglesia ocupa el lugar de honor, un lateral dedicado a una feria artesanal. Hay restaurantes, heladerías, tiendas de souvenirs.
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It is a nice place, a typical small town square framed by the landscape. The church occupies the place of honor, a side dedicated to a craft fair. There are restaurants, ice cream parlors, souvenir shops.
Edmundo Castellano Ruiz — Google review
The playground was really big in the center and it had a lot of space to sit and have time with friends and family. Lot of restaurants near by to eat and enjoy.
vaibhav kalhane — Google review
Hermosa plaza. Siempre hay puestos de artesanos que ofrecen una gran variedad de adornos, artesanías, etc. Un lugar muy tranquilo que inspira mucha seguridad.
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Beautiful square. There are always artisan stalls offering a wide variety of decorations, crafts, etc. A very quiet place that inspires a lot of security.
Selena Barriento — Google review
Great area, well lit at night, many restaurants have inside and outside dining around the square.
David Froud — Google review
Nos gustó mucho!!!! Hicimos el caminó de Cachi a Cafayate y la verdad muchísimas curvas en calle de tierra!!!! Pero vale la pena el paisaje para llegar
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We liked it a lot!!!! We walked from Cachi to Cafayate and the truth is, there were many curves on a dirt road!!!! But the scenery is worth it to get there
molly tormey — Google review
Excellent Plaza for visitors and locals. Lots of trees and seating.
Very pleasant to spend time in.
Cafes around a bit tourist orientated.
Best food in surrounding streets.
Erica Bailey — Google review
Muy lindo, con mucha vegetación y puestos de artesanías. Bastantes lugares para descansar
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Very nice, with lots of vegetation and craft stalls. Quite a few places to rest
Picturesque colored rock formations embedded with marine fossils, plus a natural amphitheater.
Wow, whst an absolute treat this adventure was. We rented a camper van in Córdoba and travelled all through this area. Stunning views around every corner. You really feel like you should be out on a horse, herding llamas while keeping an eye out for armadillos, iguanas and wild foxes, all of which we saw here. The colours and hues change through the the days and sunsets and sunrises are truly spectacular sights. Lots of stops along the way to check out canyons, vistas, caves, natural amphitheatres, etc. Roads are quite good although you do have to get used to windy mountain driving. Much more influence of indigenous people in this area. Different foods too.
Erik Kafrissen — Google review
Park and go on a walk. You won’t regret it!
Really cool cave not too far from the road.
ashley mueller — Google review
Amazing, such a beautiful place full of landscapes!
Marcos Viejo — Google review
Beautiful easy hike up a dry river bed. We went 1/2 mile could have gone further
Anna Allen — Google review
It was a bit underwhelming..
It's beautiful and everything, but there's no guidance or proper trail, and it feels like simply walking on a dry river (while enjoying the views, granted) but you can't help but get bored after like 30 minutes
Uri Ben nun — Google review
And I thought southwest USA was unique! Northwest Argentina in general, and this Quebrada in particular, are just as spectacular, colorful and breathtaking. I so wish I had devoted more time to explore it. Do yourself a favor and spend time here. If you're pressed for time, you can skip the Garganta del Diablo and El anfiteatro, way too touristy, and go backcountry. I recommend spending at least 3 days here.
Pierre Bergeron — Google review
Beautiful landscape! Recommend walking up the hill to see the cars passing on the road!
Jan-Sebastian Roth — Google review
Awesome tour with a nice and funny guide.
Andrea Collovini — Google review
One hundred meters from the road a small ravine opens up into a tremendous view of the imposing mountains 🏔 You can make your own path and walk for hours or pick a few of the surrounding small hills and scramble to that top. Lovely atmosphere. The immensity of it all is astounding.
Jordan Condo — Google review
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Cafayate, Salta, Argentina
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Quebrada de las Flechas
Nature & Parks
Geologic Formations
Winding road through a valley of eroded sandstone cliffs resembling pointed arrowheads.
This entire section of Ruta 40 is just stunning! We kept stopping to take photos and do mini-hikes whenever we saw something we liked (which was a lot!).
Emilie — Google review
This place doesn't even seem like it could be possible with the rock jutting out from every side of the road. We loved this landscape on our drive because it was quite different from most things we had seen! We even got out to snap some photos at the lookout point!
Photo taken by @alejandroseveriniph (Instagram)
Acrotravels Acroyoga — Google review
Although quite nice on its own, after visiting the awesome quebrada de las Conchas, the quebrada de Calchaqui pales in comparison. Except for this area: las Flechas. Named so for the rock formation resembles arrows speering out of the ground, this area has breathtaking beauty. It is not a large area, but you will want to spend some time here if traveling on ruta 40 north of Cafayate. So plan for it.
Pierre Bergeron — Google review
Loved jumping out of the car to take some pictures of this epic landscape. Road was taken well enough care of that the drive wasn't bad in our rental car at all.
Sammm nextdoor — Google review
Absolutely stunning, never miss this route once you are in the area!!
M Tournier — Google review
A must do!
Jln grvl — Google review
A magical place, geology at its best!
Martico Federini — Google review
(Translated by Google) It is always very nice to tour Salta.
Quebrada de las mujeres is one of those magical places.
It is recommended to do this excursion in the morning. From Cafayate there are about 60 km of which 22 are asphalt and the rest is gravel in which you travel quite slowly due to the bumps in the road. It takes a few hours.
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Siempre es muy lindo recorrer salta.
Quebrada de las fechas es uno de esos lugares mágicos.
Se recomienda hacer esta excursión de mañana. Desde cafayate son unos 60 km de los cuales 22 son de asfalto y lo demás es ripío en el cual se transita bastante despacio por los serruchos del camino. Lleva algunas horas.
Maximiliano Adaro — Google review
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RN 40, Km 4380., RN40, Salta, Argentina
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The Amphitheatre
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Amazing! Gorgeous! A must if you are traveling to northern Argentina. It is a geological structure where you are in the middle of a rock formation modified by the elements and besides that it’s just a few meters from the road, you have a parking lot and it’s free. Inside you can find some artisan selling things and you might find people playing some music taking advantage of the natural acoustic. 100% recommended
Ruben Peraza — Google review
The Amphitheatre is another nice presentation what nature can do. It's located just few hundred meters away from more popular Gargante del Diablo which we visited couple minutes before, so we stayed here less then there. Plus here were more people, so to be honest I liked Gargante more. If you are with younger kids then maybe this is better place for them to see stunning red rocks which were formed millions years ago in the past. Entrance is free...
Hrvoje Petrovic — Google review
An amazing natural site. The rock formations are unique!
FERNANDO RIBEIRO — Google review
Special when there is no people… there is a point to go early when no need to share the space with groups taking selfishes.. beautiful place. The colours and lines a bending stone like water.
Kadi Tombak — Google review
Great spot to stop at and enjoy on the way between Chicoana and Cafayete.
Henry D — Google review
For being so close to the road, this is an amazing spot to stop the car -- GO check out it out. The natural occurrences of wind and water have made this spot what it is -- a "chiminea" or chimney. A term I discovered when visiting Talamapaya National Park.
The local vendors line the pathway to the center and if you're lucky, there's a flutist playing a tune.
Sammm nextdoor — Google review
Amazing formation. The road inside is pretty straightforward so there are no weird climbs. Elderly or people with kids can easily enjoy the inside to it's fullest.
Carlos Samaniego — Google review
Impressive scale and curvature of this rock formation. The flute players music reverberated well and without an echo (felt this was "cherry on top" kind of thing as we walked up to the final part to take a photo).
Talk to the local vendors. We stopped and chatted in particular with one girl who sells earrings there. Her mom makes them by hand, even incorporating the metal part of the earring in some designs. I ended up buying a pair for $2,000 pesos or $7 USD (these could easily have been $25+ anywhere in the USA).
Acrotravels Acroyoga — Google review
Really cool place. Worth the stop and a good 20 minutes
Will Batt — Google review
Stunning place - makes you reflect on your life vs durations of watch creation. Must-have to visit while in Salta region. Can often listen to musicians playing inside - it’s additional pleasure!
Anna — Google review
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RN68, Salta, Argentina
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The Amphitheatre
Nature & Parks
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Amazing! Gorgeous! A must if you are traveling to northern Argentina. It is a geological structure where you are in the middle of a rock formation modified by the elements and besides that it’s just a few meters from the road, you have a parking lot and it’s free. Inside you can find some artisan selling things and you might find people playing some music taking advantage of the natural acoustic. 100% recommended
Ruben Peraza — Google review
The Amphitheatre is another nice presentation what nature can do. It's located just few hundred meters away from more popular Gargante del Diablo which we visited couple minutes before, so we stayed here less then there. Plus here were more people, so to be honest I liked Gargante more. If you are with younger kids then maybe this is better place for them to see stunning red rocks which were formed millions years ago in the past. Entrance is free...
Hrvoje Petrovic — Google review
An amazing natural site. The rock formations are unique!
FERNANDO RIBEIRO — Google review
Special when there is no people… there is a point to go early when no need to share the space with groups taking selfishes.. beautiful place. The colours and lines a bending stone like water.
Kadi Tombak — Google review
Great spot to stop at and enjoy on the way between Chicoana and Cafayete.
Henry D — Google review
For being so close to the road, this is an amazing spot to stop the car -- GO check out it out. The natural occurrences of wind and water have made this spot what it is -- a "chiminea" or chimney. A term I discovered when visiting Talamapaya National Park.
The local vendors line the pathway to the center and if you're lucky, there's a flutist playing a tune.
Sammm nextdoor — Google review
Amazing formation. The road inside is pretty straightforward so there are no weird climbs. Elderly or people with kids can easily enjoy the inside to it's fullest.
Carlos Samaniego — Google review
Impressive scale and curvature of this rock formation. The flute players music reverberated well and without an echo (felt this was "cherry on top" kind of thing as we walked up to the final part to take a photo).
Talk to the local vendors. We stopped and chatted in particular with one girl who sells earrings there. Her mom makes them by hand, even incorporating the metal part of the earring in some designs. I ended up buying a pair for $2,000 pesos or $7 USD (these could easily have been $25+ anywhere in the USA).
Acrotravels Acroyoga — Google review
Really cool place. Worth the stop and a good 20 minutes
Will Batt — Google review
Stunning place - makes you reflect on your life vs durations of watch creation. Must-have to visit while in Salta region. Can often listen to musicians playing inside - it’s additional pleasure!
Anna — Google review
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RN68, Salta, Argentina
I'll never travel to Salta without this trip planner again
Really interesting place, consisting of several layers and heights. It is possi le to hike further into the rocks for a much better view.
Phyllis Harvey — Google review
Lindo lugar también para ingresar y conocer. Se puede subir escalando la parte interna de la garganta del diablo, hay un cartel que indica no seguir, pero todos los que se animan, siguen subiendo.
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Also nice place to enter and get to know. You can go up by climbing the inner part of the Devil's Throat, there is a sign indicating not to continue, but all those who dare continue climbing.
marilauuu84 — Google review
Its a scenic spot to take photos of the rock formations. There is sign saying No climbing in Spanish, so there is not much to walk around.
MABEL KOO — Google review
La ruta 68 en buen estado.. camino muy sinuoso pero espectacular 👌...ideal para visitar en el día y sacar lindas fotos. No se paga entrada!
En el lugar hay artesanos y algunos vendedores de empanadas y tortillas
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Route 68 in good condition... very winding but spectacular road 👌...ideal to visit during the day and take nice photos. No entrance fee!
In the place there are artisans and some sellers of empanadas and tortillas
Mayra Inca — Google review
I liked this place. . I came by motorcycle so I could take my time and explore .. most visited by bus . It can get busy but only for half an hour or so. then people go back on the bus and away .. it's all beautiful around here. So much nature to see. ..
Paul Foster — Google review
Nice place, but Too many people in my taste.
Atilio Viv?rn — Google review
El camino por la ruta 68 es hermosa, realmente un espectáculo. En los videos se ve, en algunas zonas algo sinuosa pero el camino esta en muy buen estado. Recomiendo que se lleven zapatillas porque en la garganta del diablo hay una pared para poder escalar de 3.5 metros aprox y sacarse fotos sin gente en el fondo, como las fotos publicadas, no es difícil siempre que tengan zapatillas qué no sean lisas abajo.
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The road along Route 68 is beautiful, truly a sight. In the videos it can be seen that in some areas it is somewhat winding but the road is in very good condition. I recommend that you take slippers because in the devil's throat there is a wall to climb of approximately 3.5 meters and take pictures without people in the background, like the published photos, it is not difficult as long as you have slippers that are not smooth below.
Luu Patierno — Google review
Gargante Del Diablo is a canyon, little bit hidden away from main road. This is formation de la Quebrada de las Conchas.
Be careful here not to get injured on dusty slippery rocks. Its easier to climb on, then to go back down. Use common sense in this place.
Hrvoje Petrovic — Google review
A cool place to visit. Better to go with good shoes as you have to climb the rock to get in. It is for free. They say cheese bread in front. Lots of parking space. Just the sign in the main road is last minute so don't drive fast
Sami — Google review
When there is no tourist around, and you climb up to all the way it is magical, the flowing stones, dark red, narrow mouth of an open cave make one wonder, how this came to be?
Kadi Tombak — Google review
Beautiful rock formation. It's a popular tourist attraction so getting that "perfect shot" can be quite difficult because how many people visit the place during the day. You can go further inside after climbing a very sloping and slide-like rock wall.
Carlos Samaniego — Google review
5 stars and it is only comparable to the nearby amphitheater. You can get easily in your road from Salta to Cafayate. There is a parking lot and you don’t need to pay entrance fee. From every angle is an amazing place. If you feel ready you can climb a little to avoid the crowded area.
Ruben Peraza — Google review
This place is probably what the part of the move "Inception" was inspired by because when you see this it's literally like reality has defied gravity and is shifting.
You must absolutely hike to the finish, which means taking a good 10 minutes with a friend to climb up. Watch those that go before you and be safe. The sign that says "NO CLIMBING" and in smaller letters "with FLIP FLOPS." This is for a reason: there's some spots where you only have small ledges to climb up or down on.
SPECIAL NOTE: We were told by a gentlemen that there is a cave on the right hand side (which we didn't see but we also didn't look further than where we landed). He said inside the cave looks cool but it's nothing crazy beautiful. Decide on your own if you want to see it.
Photo taken by @alejandroseveriniph (Instagram)
Cachi, a charming town nestled in the Calchaquí Valley of northwestern Argentina, is renowned for its picturesque adobe houses and elegant colonial architecture. The heart of the town is graced by the presence of Iglesia San José, a splendid Spanish colonial church. For history enthusiasts, Museo Arqueológico de Cachi Pío Pablo Díaz offers a fascinating display of locally excavated artifacts dating back as far as 10,000 years.
The San Jose Church in Cachi is a stunning architectural masterpiece located in a central position facing Plaza 9 de Julio. Built in the mid-18th century, this church has been recognized as a National Historic Monument since 1945. Constructed mainly with adobe walls approximately one meter thick, cardon wood was also incorporated into its construction. Its bell tower consists of three campaigns.
Lovely to see the barrel vaulted ceiling and church furniture made from cactus wood.
Kate Hall — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful colonial church, built with traditional materials of the time. Located in front of the main square, it creates a unique space next to the arches of the building where the museum is located. All of Cachi is beautiful, we passed through on the way to Salta, but we want to return to stay a few days.
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Hermosa iglesia colonial, construida con los materiales tradicionales de la época. Ubicada frente a la Plaza principal arma un espacio único junto a los arcos del edificio donde está el museo. Toda Cachi es hermosa, pasamos de camino a Salta, pero queremos volver para quedarnos unos días.
Roberto Medina — Google review
(Translated by Google) Small place with a beautiful church - lined with cactus wood in the style of the area. The long journey from Salta was definitely worth it.
(Original)
Kleiner Ort mit einer wunderschönen Kirche - ganz im Stil der Gegend mit und aus Kakteenholz ausgekleidet. Der weit Weg von Salta hat sich auf alle Fälle rentiert.
Bernd Schulze — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful San José Church in Cachi, it is located in front of Plaza 9 de Julio in a central location.
It dates back to the mid-18th century and in 1945 it was declared a National Historical Monument.
Its walls are made of adobe approximately one meter wide, cardón wood was also used in its construction.
Its bell tower is made up of three campaigns.
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Preciosa la Iglesia San José en Cachi, está ubicada frente a la Plaza 9 de Julio en un lugar céntrico.
Data de mediados del Siglo XVIII y en 1945 fue declarada Monumento Histórico Nacional.
Sus muros son de adobe de aproximadamente un metro de ancho, en su construcción también se utilizó madera de cardón.
Su campanario está compuesto de tres campañas.
Jose de la Plata — Google review
(Translated by Google) The San José De Cachi Church. It is located in front of the main square. What is surprising about this church is that in certain areas of its construction, cardón wood was used and that makes it unique in its style. The church is very beautiful and it is worth spending a few minutes and appreciating the details.
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La Iglesia San José De Cachi. Se encuentra frente a la plaza principal, lo sorprende de esta iglesia es que en ciertas zonas de su construcción se utilizo madera de cardón y eso le la hace única en su estilo. la iglesia es muy linda y vale la pena dedicarle unos minutos y apreciar los detalles.
Damian Nazareno Guerrero Achinelly — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful church...beautiful cachi and everything jumps
(Original)
Hermosa iglesia...bellísimo cachi y toda salta
sebastian aragon — Google review
(Translated by Google) Wonderfully beautiful church, the roof structure was created with large cacti (Los Cardones) trunks. Two Swiss 🇨🇭🇨🇭 tourists with a motorhome
(Original)
Wunder schöne Kirche der Dachstuhl ist mit grossen Kakteen (Los Cardones)Stämmen erstellen worden. Zwei Schweizer 🇨🇭🇨🇭 Touristen mit WoMo
WoMo Kabine — Google review
(Translated by Google) Simple and warm, unusual in Catholic Churches that are usually characterized by being cold... the parts that are preserved, carved in cardón wood, are worth looking at carefully.
(Original)
Sencilla y cálida, poco habitual en las Iglesias católicas que suelen caracterizarse por resultar frias… las partes que se conservan talladas en madera de cardón son dignas de mirar con detenimiento
Less than 1 km circle that tells you a bit about cactuses and allows you to get out and stretch! Take a small walk and enjoy the beauty around you.
Sammm nextdoor — Google review
(Translated by Google) Love the cardones and their history
(Original)
Ame los cardones y su historia
Nadia Martin — Google review
Small little circle to get out of the car and walk around. Super quick and extremely easy for even the little ones!
Photo taken by @alejandroseveriniph (Instagram)
Acrotravels Acroyoga — Google review
Carlos Gabriel Clemente — Google review
(Translated by Google) You don't have to miss this stop, there is a path between the cardones to walk easily and calmly and also take photos next to them, they are huge!!! 👍👍👍
(Original)
No hay qe perderce esta parada, hay un sendero entre los cardones para recorrer facil y tranquilo y tambien tomarte fotos junto a ellos, son enormes!!! 👍👍👍
Daniel G. — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful hike through the cardones! You have to stop and be next to them!
(Original)
Hermosa caminata por medio de los cardones ! Hay que parar y estar al lado de ellos !
ALEJANDRO LUQUES — Google review
(Translated by Google) Awesome. It is 7 km from Ojo del Condor to the Cachi side.
(Original)
Impresionante. Es a 7 km de ojo del cóndor para el lado de Cachi.
Santa Teresita — Google review
(Translated by Google) The park is spectacular and very well cared for. It is free entry, we are only asked to walk through it where it is enabled.
(Original)
Espectacular el parque y muy cuidado. Es entrada gratuita solo se nos pide recorrerlo por donde está habilitado.
yamila dianela leardini — Google review
(Translated by Google) Unmissable stop on the trip from Salta to Cachi and if you go along 40 I think it's worth it too. The photos do not show what it is, the view is like a movie
(Original)
Imperdible parada del viaje de salta a cachi y si vas por la 40 creo que lo merece también. Las fotos no dejan ver lo que es, de película la vista
juan cruz sebastian Belzunce — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place, a unique landscape, one of the must-sees of Salta
(Original)
Excelente lugar, un paisaje único, de los imperdibles de Salta
Cuesta del Obispo is a winding and gravelly wilderness path that stretches from the Escoipe gorge to the Piedra del Molino. The route offers breathtaking panoramic views, reaching heights of 4,000 meters above sea level. Whether approaching from Salta or Cafayate, travelers can expect well-maintained asphalt roads with some sections of gravel.
Beautiful beginning part to the drive
Acrotravels Acroyoga — Google review
(Translated by Google) We had a very foggy day after rain but it's still enjoyable! Every weather always has its special magic
(Original)
Nos tocó un día de mucha neblina post lluvia pero igual es disfrutable ! Cada clima siempre tiene su magia especial
Aldana Delgado — Google review
(Translated by Google) from Chicoana passing through the Nogalar de los Toldos we pass through the Cueva del Gigante and the Cuesta del Obispo a beautiful place with a lot of wind unique landscapes without counting on the Tin Tin straight to go through Payogasta where the Omniport is located and from there to Cachi our country is a dream you have to visit it
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desde Chicoana pasando por el Nogalar de los Toldos pasamos por la cueva del Gigante y la Cuesta del Obispo un lugar hermoso con mucho viento paisages únicos sin contar con la recta del Tin Tin par apasar por Payogasta lugar donde se encuentra el Omnipuerto y de ahi hasta Cachi nuestro país es un sueño hay que visitarlo
Moto Club Mendoza — Google review
Loved the beauty of this drive -- it's breath taking.
Sammm nextdoor — Google review
Otra cuesta en la provincia de Salta, bellísima, como la Cuesta de Lipan. Esta cuesta se encuentra en la RP33. Se ubica pasando Cachi , el Parque Nacional de los Cardones, y la Recta del TinTin. Desde esta cuesta el paisaje es una maravilla. Se llega a una altura de 3457 msnm.
Marcela Santucho — Google review
(Translated by Google) Beautiful winding road highly enjoyable! Incredible panoramic point from which you can appreciate the path traveled until you reach 4,000 meters above sea level
(Original)
Hermoso camino sinuoso altamente disfrutable! Increíble punto panorámico desde el que se puede apreciar el camino recorrido hasta llegar a 4.000 metros sobre el nivel del mar
Mariana G Huarriz — Google review
(Translated by Google) Incredible landscape that varies in colors, climate, geographical features! It is really a marvel.
It is an intricately curved path and against a curve you reach 3300 meters above sea level. We did it from Salta going to Cachi, passing through Los Cardones National Park, there are 20km of dirt road, in fairly good condition, if you are afraid or have never driven on gravel and height, go slowly, calmly, taking care of the vehicle, minimizing risks and also you can go appreciating the road with its landscapes!
It was first called Cuesta de la dormida del Obispo because in 1622 Monsignor Julián de Cortázar (third bishop of the diocese of Tucumán) was traveling from the city of Salta to Cachi and had to spend the night uncomfortably halfway up the slope. Later and with time the name was simplified to how it is known today: Cuesta del Obispo.
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Increíble paisaje que va variando en colores, clima, accidentes geográficos! Es realmente una maravilla.
Es un camino intrincado curva y contra curva se llega a 3300 msnm . Nosotros lo hicimos desde Salta yendo hacia Cachi, pasando por parque nacional los cardones , hay 20km de camino de tierra, en bastante buen estado, si te da temor o nunca manejaste en ripio y altura vas despacio , vas tranquilx, cuidando el vehículo , minimizando riesgos y además podes ir apreciando el camino con sus paisajes !
Primero de la denominó Cuesta de la dormida del Obispo porque en 1622 monseñor Julián de Cortázar (tercer obispo de la diócesis del Tucumán) viajaba desde la ciudad salteña hacia Cachi y tuvo que pernoctar incómodamente a mitad de la cuesta. Posteriormente y con el tiempo se simplificó el nombre a como hoy día se lo conoce: Cuesta del Obispo.
PECHULARUE LARUE — Google review
(Translated by Google) Simply beautiful. If you arrive from the city of Salta, a large part of the route is asphalt in good condition, with a section of gravel. They have made improvements and it is wider than in the past. If you arrive from Cafayate, once you pass through San Carlos there are 128 km of gravel with a lot of saw, "the road of the cornices" they say. Although it is long until you reach Cachi, it has amazing landscapes. Among them the Quebrada de las flechas. From Cachi, it is 100 km of asphalt, passing through the Los Cardones National Park.
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Simplemente hermoso. Si llegás desde la ciudad de Salta, gran parte de la ruta es de asfalto en buenas condiciones, con un tramo de ripio. Han realizado mejoras y está más ancha que tiempo atrás. Si llegás desde Cafayate, una vez que pasás por San Carlos son 128 km de ripio con mucho serrucho, "el camino de las cornisas" le dicen. Si bien se hace largo hasta llegar a Cachi, tiene paisajes alucinantes. Entre ellos la Quebrada de las flechas. Desde Cachi, son 100 km de asfalto, pasando por el parque nacional Los Cardones.
Marcia Grasso — Google review
(Translated by Google) I had the joy of being inside a cloud in this magical place. Although I couldn't enjoy the viewpoints, I was actually inside a cloud, the adrenaline of driving with almost zero visibility on the slope, which on several occasions is crossed by waterfalls, is priceless.
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Tuve la dicha de estar dentro de una nube en este lugar mágico. Si bien no pude disfrutar los miradores, justamente estaba dentro de una nube, la adrenalina de circular con visibilidad casi nula por la cuesta, que en varias oportunidades la cruzan caídas de agua, es impagable.
LuizitoTuc CASM — Google review
(Translated by Google) If there were more stars I would obviously put them on!!! What a place please!!!, there are simply no words to describe it, full creation!!!! It is a place that you undoubtedly have to know in this case to go to Cachi, for a good stretch it is a paved road then it becomes gravel, it is a cornice road obviously but it is not so noticeable, well yes hehe 😁😎⛰🏜 (but It is wide, traffic can pass well), up to a point called the millstone, there the asphalt returns and the road descends so to speak... we went on an excursion in January 2024 with Roberto de Aynorte, very good driver (stopping at points of interest, and if the tourist wanted to stop to take a photo, he would stop for a moment and not all drivers do that), good guide, good treatment with tourists and that makes the trip enjoyable much more!! I recommend this path if you go to Cachi!!
(Original)
Si hubiese más estrellas obvio que se las pondría!!! Què lugar por favor!!!, simplemente no hay palabras para describirlo, la creación a pleno!!!! Es un lugar que sin dudas hay que conocer en este caso para ir a Cachi, durante un buen tramo es camino asfaltado luego ya se hace ripio, es camino de cornisa obviamente pero no se nota tanto, bueno sì jijiij 😁😎⛰🏜 (pero es ancho puede pasar bien el trànsito), hasta un punto que se llama la piedra del molino, ahí vuelve el asfalto y ya va descendiendo el camino por decirlo así... nosotros fuimos en enero 2024 de excursión con Roberto de Aynorte, muy buen chofer (parando en los puntos de interés, y si el turista quería parar para sacar una fotografía, se paraba un momento y eso no lo hacen todos los choferes), buen guia, buen trato con los turistas y eso hace que el Viaje se disfrute mucho más!! Recomiendo este camino si van a Cachi!!
Yamila De Espíndola — Google review
(Translated by Google) Amazing place. Super beautiful, a charming landscape.
Recommendation: Go to Cachi via this route and not via 40. It is in terrible condition.
(Original)
Lugar increíble. Súper bonito, un paisaje encantador.
Recomendación: Vayan a Cachi por esta ruta y no por la 40. Que está en pésimo estado.
Milagros De La Torre — Google review
(Translated by Google) Without a doubt a good option to visit. Until the Maray Church and approximately 3 km more you have pavement on the route. Then you have a dirt road and once you reach the Piedra del Molino (top), pavement again. You can do it on the road by bike, motorcycle, car, truck, etc. Recommendations to take into account:
1) Upstairs it is usually a totally different climate than down below. It may be foggy and low in temperature. Always wear a coat.
2) There is no sign anywhere above.
3) if you go at night along the Obispo slope, it is likely that you will be foggy and you can't see anything. It helped me to drive with GPS (download offline maps before).
4) As an intermediate stop I suggest the Maray Church, there are bathrooms and some very good picnic areas under willows for a comfortable stop.
5) The fuel issue ⛽ you can load in El Carril (it is on the route) or in Chicoana (entering the town).
(Original)
Sin duda una buena opción para visitar. Hasta la Iglesia del Maray y unos 3 km más aproximadamente tenés pavimento en la ruta. Luego tenés camino de tierra y ya llegando a la Piedra del Molino ( cima ), nuevamente pavimento. Al camino lo puedes hacer en bici, moto, auto, camioneta, etc. Recomendaciones a tener en cuenta:
1) Arriba suele ser un clima totalmente diferente al de abajo. Pudiendo estar con neblina y baja temperatura. Siempre llevar abrigo.
2) No hay señal en ningún lado arriba.
3) si vas de noche por la cuesta del Obispo, es probable que tengas neblina y no se ve nada. Me sirvió manejar con GPS ( descargar mapas sin conexión antes).
4) Cómo parada intermedia sugiero la Iglesia del Maray, hay baños y unos merenderos bajo sauces muy buenos para una parada a gusto.
5) El tema combustible ⛽ podés cargar en El Carril ( está sobre la ruta) o en Chicoana ( entrando al pueblo).
pablo angel Chimirri — Google review
(Translated by Google) Spectacular road that connects the Lerma Valley with the Alto Calchaqui Valley. It is about 20 km long, full of spectacular landscapes. At the top you will find the chapel of San Rafael and the Mill stone
(Original)
Espectacular camino q une el Valle de Lerma con el Alto Valle Calchaqui. Tiene unos 20 km de longitud, lleno de paisajes espectaculares. En la cima te encontrarás con la capilla de San Rafael y la piedra del Molino
Maria Elena Cernotto — Google review
(Translated by Google) Excellent place and incredible landscapes
(Original)
Excelente lugar y los paisajes increíbles