Cafayate is situated 183 km away from the capital city of the province through Nº 68 National Road. In the last years it has become the most important site in the Calchaquí Valleys.
Located at 1,660 m above sea level, Cafayate is well known because of its famous torrontes wine product of the exquisite combination of temperature and humidity that provides the ideal environment to the growth of the sweet and deep fruit flavor.
Getting to know its streets, its houses and mainly its people is a pleasant experience. One cannot miss to observe the unique architecture of the Cathedral, the flowery main square, the picturesque stone mill or the wine museums.
Among other interesting excursions, one can visit wine cellars, taste wines, get to know colourful Las Conchas gorge or go for a stroll among Quilmes ruins while enjoying the outstanding waterfalls of Colorado river or Santa Teresita Hill.
Not far from Cafayate, one can other cities of Salta, such as Coronel Moldes or Cachi cities along the unforgettable Calchaquí Valleys.
Belen is a small town located in the province of Catamarca in northwest Argentina. Relatively undeveloped by mass tourism standards, Belen will appeal to travellers who enjoy off-the-beaten-track destinations and authentic local experiences. The Monumento a Nuestra Senora de Belen – an enormous statue of the Virgin Mary located at a scenic lookout point – is certainly worth a visit, as are the town’s many textile workshops (teleras), where handwoven goods (such as ponchos) are made from llama and alpaca wool. Don’t miss out on a daytrip to the ruins of El Shincal, a pre-Incan village in a gorgeous desert landscape of colourful rocks and cacti. Tours of the ruins take about three hours and there is an informative museum on site.
Set on the bank of the Abaucan River, Tinogasta is a tiny village surrounded by stunning mountain scenery in the province of Catamarca, Argentina. This peaceful pastoral town is encompassed by an agrarian landscape of vast vineyards, olive tree plantations, farms and alfalfa fields making it an ideal setting for numerous outdoor activities such as horseriding, rappeling, sandboarding, and fly fishing. The town also serves as a starting point to the famous Adobe Route, a 50-kilometre-long road that stretches from Tinogasta to Fiambala and dotted with old houses, plenty of churches and historic buildings. On the outskirts of town is the Fiambala Hot Springs, a thermal pool famous for its healing properties. Other popular attractions in the area include several boutique wineries, archaeological museums, the Old Mill and over thirty churches.
Set in Argentina’s La Rioja Province, southwest of La Rioja City, the UNESCO-listed, protected area of the Talampaya National Park is famous for its breathtaking red rock formations, its array of fascinating archaeological sites, and its many dinosaurs’ remains. The 150-metre-high red clay walls of Talampaya Canyon are an incredible sight to behold, with their strangely carved shapes exuding the same splendour they have for millions of years and providing some truly swoon-worthy photographic opportunities. History enthusiasts will delight in the chance to explore the remains of ancient indigenous peoples' settlements (make sure to see the petroglyphs of the Puerta del Canon). There is a gorgeous botanical garden where the canyon narrows and animals such as foxes, condors, hares and guanacos can be spotted. This is also a prime star-gazing location.
