Before you go

Your trip to Cafayate.

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

Cafayate – Salta Destination Salta and Cafayate about 186 km from Salta

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional Martín Miguel de Güemes (SLA) Salta · 180 km
Terminal de Ómnibus de Cafayate 1 km

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

The main commercial airport is SLA, in Salta. From the capital it’s about 186 km via Ruta Nacional 68, crossing the Quebrada de las Conchas. Buses use the Terminal de Ómnibus de Cafayate; stops at the rock formations require transport separate from the regular line.

How many days

Two days are enough for the museum, the town center, a visit to a winery and a circuit through the quebrada. A third day lets you visit the second winery without combining tastings and road time in the same period.

When to go

From April to June and from September to November, temperatures usually favor daytime outings. Harvest typically occurs between February and March. December to March has more rain; June to August requires warm clothing for cold nights.

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

Do you need a car?

The museum and the cathedral are in the center. The wineries and the stops in the quebrada require a vehicle, transfer, or a booked tour. Separate tastings from any stretch you intend to drive.

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 Cafayate

Morning
Wine before the tasting
Visit the Museo de la Vid y el Vino to learn about the environment of the Valles Calchaquíes and its production.
Afternoon
A winery visit
Choose El Esteco or Vasija Secreta and arrange transport together with the visit reservation.
Late afternoon
The cathedral and the center
Return to the urban core and observe the Catedral Nuestra Señora del Rosario and the nearby streets.
Evening
Valleys cuisine
Dine in Cafayate and leave the road for the next day.

2 days in Cafayate

Day 1

Morning
Garganta del Diablo
In a two-day itinerary, dedicate the first day to the Garganta del Diablo and the drive through the quebrada.
Afternoon
El Anfiteatro
Visit the cavity of El Anfiteatro, without climbing the rock walls.
Late afternoon
Return via Ruta 68
Return to Cafayate allowing time for the curves and stretches of road.
Evening
Break in the center
Have a meal in town and arrange the winery reservation.

Day 2

Morning
Museo de la Vid y el Vino
Use the following morning for the museum rooms.
Afternoon
History of a winery
Take the scheduled tour of one of the wineries, with transport for the return.
Late afternoon
The cathedral façade
Walk through the center and observe the five openings of the cathedral façade.
Evening
Last night in Cafayate
Dine without adding a transfer to another valley on the same night.

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 I see the quebrada by regular bus?

The line between Salta and Cafayate crosses the corridor, but it does not replace a tour with stops at the attractions. Arrange other transport to visit the formations.

Are the wineries all in the center?

No. El Esteco and Vasija Secreta are located by the road accesses, and other wineries in the region may require longer journeys. Schedule visits by location.

Which wine is associated with Cafayate?

Torrontés has an important presence in local production. The region also grows red varieties, showcased during visits and in the museum exhibitions.

How long does the Circuit of the Quebrada de las Conchas take?

Allow at least a large part of the day for the route and stops. Time varies depending on the starting point and how many formations you visit.

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