Northern Argentina
With dusty desert towns, tiny vineyards and even its own cowboys, visit Northwest Argentina and you’ll feel like you’ve landed in another era.
It is said the American Wild West never died, just moved to Northwest Argentina.
You’ll find splashes of colour in this desert region, such as the cliffs of the Quebrada de Humahuaca painted with the colours of the rainbow.
In addition, the vivid reds of the Cafayate will transport you to another world.
Furthermore, the legacy of the Inca Empire is evident in the music, the food and the culture.
While the majority of Argentinians are of European descent, the Andean Northwest retains a strong indigenous heritage.
Head into one of many small, family-owned stores and sample such regional delights as locro, or empanadas salteñas.
How to get there
You could get or take a flight to San Miguel de Tucumán. There you can rent a car, this car you can return it at the end of your trip journey in Jujuy or Salta.
Drive to Tafí del Valle; stop there for a night or for a meal. Drive to route 40 direction to Cafayate, where you could stay 2 or 3 nights, check the interest points on route 68.
When you return using route 40 direction La Quebrada de las Fechas, you can stop in Seclantás en Casa Diaz for food, it's a must.
When you arrive Casa Díaz just clap or get in looking for someone” they ll recieve you as very good friends, but they re not in a hurry. Be patience and take a while to breathe tath amazing atmosphere. 📍 Casa Diaz on google map .
From Cachi drive to Salta and stay for one night on the city or San Lorenzo. Finally trip to Tilcara.
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SALTA CAPITAL
👉🏼 San Francisco Museum : you can visit the church and the tallest bell tower in South America.
👉🏼 Doña Salta : it is one of the most traditional and iconic restaurants in Salta.
👉🏼 Castillo San Lorenzo : for lunch or tea in an ancient castle in the exclusive area of San Lorenzo.
👉🏼 La Casona del Molino : ideal to see a typical peña of this region and eat delicious food.
👉🏼 Museo de Alta Montaña : you have to book online in advance to go.
🏨 Legado Mitico. It's a boutique hotel with few rooms with a very relaxing vibe.
CAFAYATE / MOLINOS / CACHI
👉🏼 El Esteco : tremendous boutique winery for lunch and tasting.
👉🏼 Piattelli : it's a huge winery that emulates those of California. Ideal for lunch.
👉🏼 Picnic at Finca El Retiro : for a different plan.
👉🏼 Bad Brother Wine Experience : a divine restaurant for dinner.
🏨 Grace Cafayate It's really amazing to rest and view.
🏨 Visit Bodega Colome in Molinos. It's far but it's worth it. The stay includes lunch, visit to the James Turrell museum, romantic dinner and breakfast. A luxury everything.
👉🏼 La Merced del Alto, a very nice hotel overlooking nature.
JUJUY
👉🏼 Walking around Purmamarca : it is what we liked the most in Jujuy. It has a lot of charm.
👉🏼 Salinas Grandes : not to be missed. We recommend hiring a local guide there.
👉🏼 Tilcara : another divine town to explore and see the Pucará.
👉🏼 Excursion to Humahuaca and Iruya
🏨 La Comarca Hotel Really very nice, it overlooks the Cerro de los 7 colores.
The views are really spectacular. The unmissable stops are: Garganta del Diablo of Salta and Jujuy, the bridge of Relatos Salvajes and Quebrada de las flechas,
or just stop and admire the natural beauty in any spot.
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