With its small stone streets and natural charm, Cachi welcomes visitors to be part of an unmissable experience.

A village in the middle of the mountains
Cachi is an authentic town with stone streets and natural charm. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and cacti, 162 km (4hs) from the city of Salta and 2,210 meters above sea level, Cachi is a special town where rich archaeological remains, witnesses of ancient civilizations, are perfectly combined with an incredible natural landscape. Around the square there are typical bars, high sidewalks and cobblestone streets. Around the Central Square is the Church of Cachi. It began to be built in the 16th century and has been declared a National Historic Monument. Its patron saint is San José, whose feast day is in March.

Patron Saint Festivities
They are celebrated in March, they begin on the eve with the arrival of mass boys with their little saints from different places, they are located in the museum's hall in front of the square, awaiting the celebration of the mass, the Burning of Cardones, then the fireworks and the artistic evening. The "Quema de Cardones" is the demonstration of the fervor and devotion of the people to the Patron Saint San José by means of an offering that symbolizes the light of life, the Holy Spirit. At present, 20% of the wood from old fallen cardones is used, while the rest is replaced by other wood, since this is a protected species.

Holy Week in Cachi
You can enjoy Holy Week in Cachi, an event that preserves ancestral traditions such as the Burning of the Judas, where the villagers prepare a giant doll filled with pyrotechnics that is lit at midnight on Good Friday.  In addition, there is an emotional living Stations of the Cross in which local inhabitants participate.

Pío Pablo Díaz Archaeological Museum
For lovers of the past and history, the Archaeological Museum is a must-see. It has an archaeological heritage that reflects all the stages of the pre-Hispanic history of the Calchaquí Valley.  You can take a tour of approximately 10,000 years to understand the rich past of this region.

A town in the middle of the mountains
Cachi is an authentic village with stone streets and natural charm. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and cacti, 162 km (4hs) from the city of Salta and 2,210 meters above sea level, Cachi is a special town where rich archaeological remains, witnesses of ancient civilizations, are perfectly combined with an incredible natural landscape. Around the square there are typical bars, high sidewalks and cobblestone streets. Around the Central Square is the Church of Cachi. It began to be built in the 16th century and has been declared a National Historic Monument. Its patron saint is San José, whose feast day is in March.

Regional Gastronomy
There is a wide range of food in a colonial landscape, both in hotels and restaurants, canteens and dining rooms.  You can taste different regional dishes such as humitas, tamales, locro or empanadas.  For dessert, the mazamorra, the turron cake from Salta, the sweet of cuaresmilla or cayote, typical of the region, are delicious. The rich high altitude wines are a must to accompany the meals.

The Wine Route
Within the Wine Route, Cachi is present with its outstanding wineries. The history of wine in Argentina dates back to early colonial times.

A film location
Cachi is the scene of several productions such as the imposing graphics of the most outstanding Adventure Fair in the World ̈AdventureSportsFair ̈. Its variety of hotels and services in a unique environment, set back in time, make this town an attractive destination to rest in the peace of the mountains.

Ovnipuerto
It is an interesting space for astronomical observation, taking advantage of the clear environmental conditions of the skies of Cachi. In the place and in the style of a great geoglyph, geometric figures of great dimensions conform concentric drawings with pointed stars. The site has a natural observatory from which you can see the entire Calchaquí Valley.

Mountaineering in the highest mountain of the Calchaquí Valleys
The Nevado de Cachi invites to adventure, with its altitude of 6,380 meters above sea level.  It is the highest mountain in the region of the Calchaquí Valleys and is one of the most chosen peaks for mountaineering.

Trekking
Inanities of hills and mountains allow for interesting trekking that can be combined with other activities (overlanding, archaeological tourism, flora and fauna observation, etc.) with different durations and degrees of difficulty.

Mountain biking
Like trekking, there are different options with varying degrees of difficulty that await the fan of this activity to challenge their cycling skills.

ATV and 4x4 Tours
Due to the diversity of the landscape, Cachi offers the possibility of enjoying 4x4 vehicle tours.  There are several ideal routes to test the most experienced driver. With its small stone streets and its natural charm, Cachi welcomes visitors to be part of an unforgettable experience.