Cafayate is a town located at an altitude of about 1600 meters above sea level in the Province of Salta, Argentina. Surrounded by vineyards wines with impressive mountain in the background, Cafayate is at the center of the depths Calchaquies valleys, known thanks to the color contrast and because they have the unique geographical characteristics, desert mountains to forests.

These valleys also cross the provinces of Catamarca (Catamarca) and Tucuman (Tucuman). Remote town 183 km from the provincial capital, Salta by driving the national route number 68, and Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina is 1,329 km away.

Cafayate has become one of the most attractive cities in Salta tourism perspective, with a lot of interesting things that happen in it. Is an important central tourist city tour in the depths Calchaquies valleys, and because originality of the wines produced from it.

The wines prepared from grapes Torrontes famous, along with a combination of temperature and humidity provide the ideal environment for longitudinal and give them a sweet fruit flavor. Also can be found in the largest golf club in South America, spans an area of ​​little more than - 960 acres.

A good way to describe it Cafayate is picturesque, and therefore more enjoyable experience is to know the streets, the houses in which especially the people living in the city, all because of the fact that tourism is an important activity in the city. It would be hard not to notice the unique architecture of the cathedral or the main square full of flowers and wine or the picturesque stone mill itself.

Among some interesting excursions information, visit wine cellars and enjoy a tasting of fine wines, visit the fair city and enjoy handcrafted North Argentinian, recognizing the color of Las Conchas Gorge, go for a walk among the ruins of Quilmes while to enjoy the waterfalls wonderful Colorado River or at Santa Teresita.

Two interesting festivals are held each year. February Cafayate hosts the most important folklore festival of northern Argentina. November comes time waiting for him to get drunk at the festival many Torrontes Festival, wine festival gives an excellent opportunity to sample the fine wines are willing region.

Argentina is a place with a lot of attractions for those who come to tour the country, and with it offers so much for the average traveler the choice between them is problematic. But the place is surrounded by dunes, rivers, hills and vineyards of wine, this small town is a place of Cafayate if you already are in Argentina you will not want to miss.

Salta is a city located in northwest Argentina valley level (Lerma valley) about 1152 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Andes. Salta is the capital city of the province called Salta, is the eighth largest in Argentina, a city very authentic and impressive city people are very warm, and the environment There are spectacular mountain beauty.

Salta was founded in 1582 to the present there in that era colonial buildings of Argentina . Can be found in special crafts and is also a good spot from which to go on tours around. Ceramic tiled city center, and is a beautiful place you should go around the foot, you can get maps for exploring the city tourist office located at Buenos Aires 93.

The city has a cable car to go up hill from San Bernardo which is a beautiful view of Salta , the observation point has restaurants and stands selling souvenirs. Recommended cable car up the hill and make your way back foot.

Some of the attractions in the city include the Cabildo (colonial era government building) century - 18th, neo-classical cathedral and main square. Salta is also the starting point of the "Train to Clouds" (Tren a las nubes), and is well on the way to the other tourist destinations nearby.

Salta abounds in fine hotels and cheap relative terms they provide, there are also many restaurants in many of them Italian style, travelers who wish to cook for themselves will find supermarkets with a good seller. The city also has a large shopping mall where shopping can be done cheaper than Buenos Aires. Rhythmic nightlife, you can find many good pubs and clubs. The city also has a casino from gambling enthusiasts can enjoy you.

Not far from Salta, about 6 km south of the airport there is the name of Martin Miguel de Guemes also known as El Aybal, it can take regular flights to Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina , Tucumán, Jujuy , Cordoba and Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia) and of course in these cities can take flights at Salta . Additionally, Salta Buenos Aires can be reached by direct bus journey takes about 24 hours, and you can reach it from Cordoba trip takes about 13 hours.

Attractions in Salta

Salta you can enjoy cultural attractions, challenging and scenic. Mount San Bernardo (Cerro San Bernardo) - Green Mountain that emerges over Salta, but the real attraction is not the only green color observed in the view, can be reached by cable car runs from San Martin Park. those who prefer a way not smooth, there are 1070 steps, and start behind the monument of Don Martin de Guemes. stairs provide a sense of hope by that you meet in the upcoming summit but they continue a little further down the road. In addition to stunning views of the city has a number of shops and a cafe.

Uriburu History Museum (Museo Historico Uriburu) - historic mansion turned museum was the home of former president of Argentina, José Evaristo Uriburu and his family. Today visitors can walk around instead and see how the rich lived in the 18 and - 19. The museum contains furniture, clothing and art from that period, and a number of special displays.

The Square - July 9 (Plaza 9 de Julio) - a meeting place of people, this leafy square of Salta is an excellent venue to feel the culture of Salta. Where under the palm trees and kept attentive ears and suddenly find yourself hearing the show of musical burglar stage. Buildings impressive colonial period, some with cafes bottom, situated along the side of the square, making it easier to stay in place a little longer.

Rafting - Rafting Company Salta (Salta Rafting), Salta provides transportation comes out at 8:00 am at River Juramento. This river not far from Salta and rafting is a great place, when there are currents in the river for beginners and advanced. This company takes trips to every day except Tuesdays. White water rafting is for about two hours along with complimentary Asado. White water rafting trip starts at 10:00 am.