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Cafayate
Cafayate sits at roughly 1,700 metres in Argentina's Calchaquí Valley, making it home to some of the world's highest-altitude vineyards and the heartland of the aromatic Torrontés grape. Beyond the bodegas, the town is a gateway to the red-rock canyons and eroded sandstone formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas, a dramatic desert landscape unlike anywhere else in wine country.
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Frequently asked questions about Cafayate
How do I get to Cafayate?
Most travellers fly into Salta's Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (SLA), the nearest airport to Cafayate, then continue by rental car, private transfer or bus along Route 68 through the Quebrada de las Conchas canyon: a journey of about ~3 hours. There is no rail line to Cafayate, and buses from the regional hub in Salta city run several times daily from the main bus terminal.
How many days should I spend in Cafayate?
Plan on ~2 to 3 days: enough time for a couple of winery visits around town, a half-day trip through the canyon scenery en route, and a relaxed pace to enjoy the valley's slower, high-altitude rhythm.
What is Cafayate known for?
Cafayate sits at roughly 1,700 metres in Argentina's Calchaquí Valley, making it home to some of the world's highest-altitude vineyards and the heartland of the aromatic Torrontés grape. Beyond the bodegas, the town is a gateway to the red-rock canyons and eroded sandstone formations of the Quebrada de las Conchas, a dramatic desert landscape unlike anywhere else in wine country.