We are now back home after our four week self-drive trip from Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas. As you know, we just love driving in wild and lonely places.
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South of Salta, the Ruta 40 highway cuts through the heart of the breathtaking Calchaquies Valleys bound on all sides by terracotta peaks and multi-hued canyons. Picture postcard colonial towns sit under the shadow of the distant Andes while lonely mountain roads are framed by gorges and national parks. This is one of Argentina’s most captivatingly beautiful areas, a region that lends itself perfectly to self-drive holidays. Close to the edge of the Cardones National Park, the picturesque town of Cachi is the ideal base for exploring the breathtaking landscapes. Dating back to the 16th century, the white-washed adobe houses hark back to colonial times and lead down to the cobbled plaza and historic San Jose church. Further afield, the rolling canyons catch the evening light beautifully and shelter farms and traditional ochre-washed hamlets.
Heading south-east, the route to Cafayate is one of Argentina’s most spectacular journeys. The dizzying mountain road zigzags through eerie rock formations and lonely, colonial villages to reach the lush, rolling vineyards of Cafayate. There, you can relax at boutique winery, sample the region’s famous Torrontés wines or head out to explore the maroon, fortress-like canyons.
Tucked away in the attractive, white-washed cobbled streets of Cachi, El Cortijo is a small, charming guesthouse a stroll away from the central plaza and the 18th century colonial church. The once...
Nestled amidst lush gardens with breath taking views of the surrounding snow-capped Andes and rolling canyons, the Merced del Alto is an impressive, stately mansion just outside the pretty town of...
Nestled amidst lush rolling vineyards against a dramatic backdrop of snowy mountains and coppery canyons, the Patios de Cafayate is a sumptuous, stately mansion and Wine spa at the heart of the...
Nestled amongst lush, rolling vineyards at the foot of San Isidro Hill, the Vinas de Cafayate is charming, small wine resort just outside the town of Cafayate. Simple yet elegant in design honouring...
We are now back home after our four week self-drive trip from Puerto Varas to Punta Arenas. As you know, we just love driving in wild and lonely places.
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