Whitewashed adobe houses, a colonial church and a quiet plaza at the foot of the snow-capped Nevado de Cachi. Most travellers arrive from Salta over the Cuesta del Obispo and through Los Cardones National Park.
Don’t miss
- Plaza and San José church
- Los Cardones National Park on the way in
- Trekking in the surrounding valleys
On these itineraries
Tours from Cachi
2-Day Tour to Algarrobal, Los Colorados and La Poma from Cachi
Cachi Full Day Tour with Los Cardones National Park
Guide
Reading for Cachi
Driving Ruta 40 from Salta to Cafayate
The classic Northwest stretch of Argentina's longest road — Cuesta del Obispo, Cachi, the gravel through Molinos and Angastaco, and the descent into the vineyards.
Ruta 40 road conditions and fuel
Where the pavement ends, how long the gravel sections really take, where the petrol stations are, and what to carry on the Northwest stretch.
The Calchaquí Valleys loop in four days
Mountain passes, giant cacti, adobe villages and high-altitude wine on a circular route from Salta.