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CACHI
Located at parallel 65° south, at 2,280 m above sea level and on the slope of the Nevado de Cachi – 6,720 m, this picturesque place of prehispanic origin combines Indian and colonial architecture, stone, adobe and cane. CAFAYATE It is the most important area of the valleys and was the place where many Indian groups established. It is surrounded by vineyards in the mouth of rivers Calchaqui and Santa Maria.
VALLES CALCHAQUÍES
With its spread houses, little towns and vineyard areas, the landscapes and places for sports and adventure and the Puna rising on the west make this trip through the valleys something wonderful and unforgettable. TILCARA It is the city with most cultural activity. El Pucará, a fortified town built by the Omaguacas in precolombian times, is its most important attraction. Its archeological museum, the artisans and musicians and its incomparable surrounding attract people of all the world.
SALTA
Distant 2hs from Buenos Aires, it is the starting point to begin visiting the area. It is located at 1,200 m above sea level and was founded in 1582 in the Valle de Lerma, and it has been the scenario of very important historical events and counts with a huge colonial patrimony. Most of these places are near the plaza 9 de Julio and from the hill San Bernardo, you can have a wonderful view of the city. MOLINOS This is the place where the house of the last realist Viceroy is still maintained. QUEBRADA
DE HUMAHUACA This huge valley of 155 km has a great variety of colors, mountains and heights (from 1,200 m to 4,000 m above sea level). It counts with human establishments that date more than 10,000 years; the population that we see today is perfectly integrated to the landscape and there is an important cultural value in most of its small churches. In the year 2003, it has been declared CULTURAL AND NATURAL PATRIMONY OF HUMANITY. HUMAHUACA, PURMAMARCA, IRUYA, UQUIA, HUACALERA, MAIMARA are some or the towns where the magic of the Quebrada appears. |
