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Rock formation · Cafayate, Salta
Garganta del Diablo
The narrow cavity of the Quebrada de las Conchas has slanted walls and layers of reddish rock.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Garganta del Diablo
The Garganta del Diablo is a rock formation in the Quebrada de las Conchas, along the Ruta Nacional 68 corridor. Here the name refers to a narrow cavity between reddish walls, different from the homonymous waterfall at Iguazú. The visit is made from a roadside pull-off.
The tilted rock layers help identify the place. Erosion carved a corridor that deepens and changes the angle of the walls, forming a kind of gorge. From the lower area, the visitor can observe the height and arrangement of the strata without needing to climb the upper sections.
The ground is uneven, with dirt and stone, and requires sturdy footwear. Approach via the indicated path and keep an eye on the designated visitor areas. The stop can be combined with El Anfiteatro, nearby in the same corridor, but each formation has its own shape and deserves separate time.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About half an hour to one hour at the stop, plus travel time.
Best time
Daylight highlights the rock layers. From December to March, heat and rain usually affect the pace of stops; plan your road itinerary accordingly.
How to get there
Leave Cafayate via Ruta Nacional 68 toward Salta and use the Garganta del Diablo access pull-off.
Tip
Stay in the lower visitor area to observe the strata; there's no need to climb the walls to see the formation.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Garganta del Diablo
Is it the Garganta del Diablo de Iguazú?
No. This place is located in the Quebrada de las Conchas and is a rock formation, without the large waterfall of Misiones.
Do I need to climb?
Viewing can be done from the lower sector accessible from the stop. Follow the indicated route.
Can I visit it together with El Anfiteatro?
Yes. The two stops are close on Ruta 68 and are part of the quebrada circuit.