About this experience
In this experience the tourist can appreciate the imposing landscapes that offers us of the Argentine North, its diversity of colors, flora and fauna, located in the heart of the Calchaquíes Valleys. In Cuesta del Obispo we have the feeling of being floating on a cloud mattress, the encounter with nature in Parque Nacional, where the oldest cardones reach approximately 800 years, the beauty and originality of the picturesque town of Cachi with its streets of stones and high sidewalks, it seems that time stopped in its charm. All this makes this trip an unforgettable adventure.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Vehicle enabled by AMT
- Professional guide enabled by the Ministry of Tourism of Salta
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Transported Passenger Insurance
Not included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
Itinerary and highlights
Departure from Salta, we travel part of the Lerma Valley (Cerrillos, La Merced, El Carril), detouring in Chicoana to enter the Escoipe Gorge. We made a technical stop for bathing, breakfast, charging water thermoses, etc. Then we went to Cuesta del Obispo, photo stop at Mirador de la Cuesta (panoramic view of the road traveled) and Piedra del Molino where the Church San Rafael (protector of travelers) is located. Next we enter Los Cardones National Park bordering the Recta de Tin Tin, a photo stop at the Nevado de Cachi viewpoint, Valle Encantado, and local stands selling seasonings and spices. Finally we reach the village of Cachi, where you will have 2 hours free for lunch, tour the square, the church and the Archaeological Museum. Back to Salta.
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Meeting and pickup information
- From the main square (Plaza 9 de Julio) one block above Calle Caseros, before get to Calle Córdoba (Iglesia San Francisco), Paradigma Travel Agency, Caseros 407.
- The search schedule for the accommodation and / or meeting point takes place from 7.00 am to 7.45 am. The guide will communicate with the passenger to inform their arrival.
Languages and tickets
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Paradigma Travel
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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