Before you go

Your trip to Cachi.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Cachi – Salta Destination Salta and Cafayate about 160 km from Salta

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional Martín Miguel de Güemes (SLA) Salta · 150 km
Ponto de embarque Ale Hnos — De Los Ríos

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Arrive via airport SLA and continue from Salta via rutas 68 and 33, on a route of about 160 km that passes through the Cuesta del Obispo. Buses use the boarding point Ale Hnos, on De Los Ríos street. The connection to Cafayate via Ruta 40 has gravel sections.

How many days

One night allows visiting the church, the museum and the plaza in addition to roadside stops. Two nights give more time for Parque Nacional Los Cardones and reduce the rush between Cachi and the next valley.

When to go

April to November is usually the driest period for road journeys. Between June and August, high-altitude nights are often cold. The rains from December to March call for attention when planning transfers.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

The core around the plaza can be explored on foot. For Parque Nacional Los Cardones, choose a vehicle or a tour with set stops. Those who use intercity buses need to organize the park visit separately.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Cachi

Morning
The plaza and the church
Walk around Plaza 9 de Julio and visit the Iglesia San José subject to interior access.
Afternoon
Valley archaeology
Enter the Museo Arqueológico Pío Pablo Díaz and observe the materials found in the region.
Late afternoon
Adobe streets
Walk the streets of the historic core, returning to the plaza without adding a trip to another village.
Evening
One night in Cachi
Have dinner in the village and prepare transport to the park or the next town.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can Cachi be seen on a tour from Salta?

A tour allows an initial contact and includes the road journey. Sleeping in Cachi gives more time for the museum, the church and village life.

Is Cachi at high altitude?

The village is at about 2,300 meters. On the access via the Cuesta del Obispo, the road climbs higher. Take breaks and don't schedule intense physical activity immediately after arriving.

Is the Parque Nacional Los Cardones inside the town center?

No. Its visitor sectors are located along Ruta Provincial 33. Coordinate stops with your transport and walk the indicated routes.

Is the road to Cafayate the same as the road to Salta?

No. The route to Cafayate uses Ruta 40 and includes gravel. The route to Salta follows mainly rutas 68 and 33. Check the route suitable for the vehicle and the trip.

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