Salta Trip Overview
This 12-hour excursion begins in the Lerma Valley and then takes you on a drive to El Carril, continuing on to Chicoana. Marvel at the striking beauty of the gorges known as Quebrada de los Laureles and Quebrada de Escoipe.
Drive along the Cuesta del Obispo, on a road with abundant curves. Take in panoramic views of the Enchanted Valley and small houses surrounded by fields of maize and fruit trees.
By the time you reach the Piedra del Molino you’ll be 3,384 meters above sea level, the highest point on the trip.
When you arrive in Cachi, you’ll have sweeping views of Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. In the town of Cachi, you’ll stop to visit the archaeological museum and the church.
Additional Info
Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Salta, Argentina
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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This 12-hour excursion begins in the Lerma Valley and then takes you on a drive to El Carril, continuing on to Chicoana. Marvel at the striking beauty of the gorges known as Quebrada de los Laureles and Quebrada de Escoipe.
Drive along the Cuesta del Obispo, on a road with abundant curves. Take in panoramic views of the Enchanted Valley and small houses surrounded by fields of maize and fruit trees.
By the time you reach the Piedra del Molino you’ll be 3,384 meters above sea level, the highest point on the trip.
When you arrive in Cachi, you’ll have sweeping views of Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. In the town of Cachi, you’ll stop to visit the archaeological museum and the church.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Tangol, Salta Argentina
Start your tour with a pickup from your centrally located Salta hotel at approximately 7:30am.
Stop At: Valle de Lerma, Region Saltena, Salta Argentina
Then, make your way to the Lerma Valley, traveling until you pass through El Carril.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Los Laureles, Chicoana, Salta Province, Argentina
Once you pass through El Carril, you will continue on to Chicoana. Then, enter the Quebrada de los Laureles, also known as The Laurel’s Gorge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Quebrada del Escoipe, Ruta 33, Salta Argentina
Next, head to the Quebrada de Escoipe, the Escoipe Gorge.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piedra del Molino, Ruta Provincial 33, Salta Argentina
Finally, arrive at the Maray entering The Bishop’s Cliff road and travel its abundant curves, enjoying a panoramic view of the Enchanted Valley along the way.
Once you reach Piedra del Molino, The Mill’s Stone, you will have reached 3384 meters above sea level.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Recta del Tin Tin, Cachi Argentina
Later, Los Candones National Park will be crossed by the straight line of Tin Tin, the ancient road built by Incas.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Calle Cacique J Calchaqui, Cachi A4417ASA Argentina
Arrive in Cachi at least and take in the widespread views of the Nevado de Cachi and Payogasta. Make your way into the town to visit the Archaeological Museum and Church.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Iglesia de San Jose, Plaza 9 de Julio, Cachi Argentina
Admire the colonial church of Cachi.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museo Arqueologico Pio Pablo Diaz, Calle Cacique J Calchaqui s/n, Cachi A4417ASA Argentina
Visit Archaeological Museum of Cachi.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: History Museum of the North, Calle Caseros 549, Salta A4400DMK Argentina
End the tour upon returning back to your Salta accommodations.
Duration: 2 hours
