Cachi full-day tour
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Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
The excursion begins visiting the towns that are in the Valley of Lerma passing through Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril, and Chicoana. After 40 km, you will arrive at the Quebrada de Escoipe, where you have the chance to appreciate singular landscapes in terms of colors and geological formations of the pre-Andean orogeny. Through Los Torreones and El Maray (1800 m), the ascent to Piedra del Molino (3348 m) begins in only 22 km. Through the Cuesta del Obispo the landscape transmutes and on the way you reach the Cardones National Park only high altitude park in Argentina. The itinerary includes different stops for taking pictures such as in Mal Cante, Cuesta del Obispo, Valle Encantado, Piedra del Molino, and Recta Tin Tin. The trip continues through a desert area.Towards noon, you reached the town of Cachi, located in the northern area of the Calchaquí Valley. It has a strong colonial imprint that is evident in its architecture. Here you can appreciate the Calchaquí culture, its customs, and traditions. Visit its archaeological museum (ticket not included), and have a lunch break (not included). In the afternoon you will return to Salta after visiting the town of Chicoana.
What's included
Guided sightseeing tour (English and Spanish)Guided sightseeing tour (English and Spanish)
What's Not included
Food and drinksFood and drinks
Where
Salta, Argentina
Meeting point:
Please wait in the lobby of your hotel at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time
What To Expect
- Discover the Northwest of Argentina with a professional guide
- Explore the Quebrada de Escoipe and admire its singular landscapes
- Visit the town of Cachi in the northern area of the Calchaquí Valley
- Learn about the Calchaquí culture, its customs, and traditions
From
US$ 78