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Cafayate Travel Guide: 47 reviews and 160 photos

Cafayate (1700m) is a peaceful little town in extreme southwestern Salta province (183 km from Salta). It is famous for its wineries where it is possible to taste some wines and spend a relaxing time enjoying the sunny climate. I loved the quiet atmosphere and the slow pace of the life there...it was like a holiday village.

Obelisc in the quebrada

Cafayate is also the name of the wonderful Quebrada/canyon created by the Rio de las Conchas. The Quebrada can be seen from the road n°68 that follows the river. It begins a bit further the little place called Alemania and ends just before arriving in Cafayate.
The river descending from the high Andes has carved this deep canyon through the arid zone, exposing the multicolored sedimentary strata under the surface soils. Many of these layers have eroded to strange rock formations. (The same process took place in the Quebrada de Humahuaca.) And these formations created a extraordinary scenery...with almost unearthy landscapes! There a no words strong enough to describe the Quebrada....Fantastic, special, estonishing,... A must! More details in the must see activities!

Last visit to Cafayate: Dec 2004
Intro Updated Feb 14, 2005
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Reviews (13)

Visiting the Indian ruins of Quilmes Off The Beaten Path (2)

There a some kilometers away from Cafayate...and they are really worth! Take a look at the page of Quilmes! more travel advice

Road 68 Quebrada de Cafayete : the... Things to Do (9)

After el obelisco, los castillos, las ventanas... the quebrada ends by giant cactus field with the red mountains at the... more travel advice

Road 68 Quebrada de Cafayate : el... Things to Do (9)

The most famous formation of the Quebrada : the obelisc!!! It is also my favourite, non only for the form but also for... more travel advice

Road 68 Quebrada de Cafayete : El Yesera Things to Do (9)

After El Sapo, the valley becomes more narrow and then appears one of the nicest landscape I had ever seen! A giant... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
On the central plaza and local food

Hotels (1)
A secret garden

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Written Feb 3, 2005

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scb05 Aug 26, 2007 at 7:53 AM

Hi how did you travel from Salta to Cafayate? Thanks!
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elpariente Jul 4, 2006 at 10:22 AM

I will try to make the 68 road Very interesting pages with good photos Gracias
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DPando May 1, 2006 at 2:05 PM

im enjoying a lot with your jujuy pages !! great
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Maillekeul Apr 22, 2005 at 3:38 AM

L'hotel a l'air bien sympa...