Calchaqui Valley
Salta is the starting point for a magnificent tour through the fascinating landscape of the Calchaqui valley. Visit lovely colonial towns, such as Salta, Cafayate and Cachi, where colonial architecture and baroque structures peacefully coexist with indigenous traditions and original adobe constructions. The striking landscape ranges from high mountain plateaus to cactus-clad hillsides, meandering rivers and lush vineyards. Natural highlights of the Calchaqui valley include the Cafayate and Humahuaca river gorges, spectacular rock formations carved out by the power of water and wind, with impressive stones in a dazzling array of colors.