Overview
Departure at “Valle de Lerma” to Carril town, going on by Chicoana and entering “Quebrada de los laureles and then into “Quebrada de Escoipe” we'll get to Maray, from there we enter to the “Cuesta del Obispo”, curvy road that allows us to enjoy a panoramic view of the “Valle Encantado” and the little houses with corn and fruit fields.
The highest point is at 3384 meters above sea level at “Piedra del Molino”. Then we go through “Los Cardones” national park by the old Incas path. Arriving to Cachi we'll get a panoramic view of Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. We'll visit Cachi's town and its Archeological museum and church.
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What's included
Spanish / English guide
insurance
Transfers IN / OUT central hotels of Salta Capital
Meals or drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Indicate in the reservation an email to send the local voucher
What to expect
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Valle de Lerma
Tourist town
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Tourist location
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Tourist location
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El Carril
Tourist location
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Tourist location
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Quebrada del Escoipe
In the Queipeda de Escoipe you can see outcrops of crystalline rocks and overlays of the precambrian blocks, you can also see marine sediments of the Paleozoic.
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Tourist site
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Cuesta del Obispo
Road with abundant curves that allows you to enjoy panoramic views of valleys and small houses with corn and fruit crops.
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The whole landscape is an emerald green, we go higher and higher and a cloud, two and more surround us, we are climbing the wonderful Cuesta del Obispo.
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Piedra del Molino
It is the highest point of the route at 3384 meters above sea level.
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By the Straight of Tin-Tin, ancient road of the Inca, 14 km long located at 3,000 meters above sea level, you can see a field of cardones.
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View of the Nevado de Cachi with all its summits exceeding 6,000 meters above sea level.
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Location where we will reach Cachi.
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Cachi
A picturesque town in Salta, known for its adobe houses and its white colonial buildings. In the center is the San José Church, a Spanish colonial church. Nearby, there is the Archaeological Museum of Cachi Pío Pablo Días, which exhibits artifacts that were found in local excavations, some 10,000 years old. In the northwest, there are the mountains of Nevado de Cachi, whose tops are covered with snow and can be seen from the city.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Argentina/Salta).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Get to know Salta and its Spanish colonial architecture and Andean heritage
Can I cancel Get to know Salta and its Spanish colonial architecture and Andean heritage for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Spanish / English guide
- insurance
- Transfers IN / OUT central hotels of Salta Capital
What's not included?
- Meals or drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Valle de Lerma, El Carril, Quebrada del Escoipe, Cuesta del Obispo, Piedra del Molino, Cachi.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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