Clear skies, ancient traditions and an incredible natural landscape make Molinos an unmissable destination in the Calchaquí Valley. It is the place where peace and tranquility were born and raised in its hills.

A town with charm
At 206km (5hs by Cachi) from Salta, Molinos leaves fascinated those who visit it; all its style and its environment generate a very special mysticism, when walking through its streets with old mansions surrounded by incredible mountains where you can feel a lot of peace; a place that seems to be stopped in time.

San Pedro Nolasco Church
The town's church in honor of San Pedro Nolasco, declared a National Historic Monument, is of purely colonial architecture and is very well preserved. It shows evidence of the deep-rooted traces of the architecture of Cuzco. The remains of the last Spanish governor of Salta del Tucumán before the revolution, Nicolás Severo de Isasmendi, are buried there.

Patron Saint Festival
It takes place every year, at the end of January. It summons the most renowned artists being a beautiful festival, where traditional music and gaucho demonstrations are mixed with exquisite empanadas and regional foods of our valleys.

National Poncho, Doma and Folklore Festival
It takes place every year, at the end of January. It summons the most recognized artists being a beautiful festival, where traditional music and gaucho demonstrations are mixed with the exquisite empanadas and regional food of our valleys.

Indalecio Gómez House Interpretation Center
This place was the home of Indalecio Gómez, a politician from Salta who played an important role in national politics from 1880 to 1920. In honor of the history and identity of Molinos, a center dedicated to cultural activities and training of the villagers was built in his house through the project called "Heritage has a trade", a project of vital importance since its objective is to teach trades with a long tradition in the villages.

Association of Artisans and Producers "San Pedro Nolasco de los Molinos" and "Coquena" Vicuña Farm.
It is an unmissable visit to get to know this pioneer enterprise in the legal use of this valuable camelid, where blankets, ponchos and barracanes are woven, which have become an icon in the area, through the responsible use of natural resources that allow obtaining products of the highest quality. 

Local gastronomy
In Molinos you can find the richest and tastiest dishes of the popular cuisine of Salta, such as empanadas, tamales, corn mote, charqui (sun-dried meat), aniseed and sweet preparations made with ancestral techniques, accompanied by the incomparable high altitude wines, internationally recognized.

Ruins of El Churcal
In Molinos you have the possibility of getting in touch with pre-Columbian history by visiting the ruins located at 1800 meters above sea level, 8 km from the town, whose inhabitants were mainly known for their pottery, textiles, woodwork and basketry.

Higher vineyards
The highest vineyards in the world are located at an altitude of 2,700 meters above sea level, where the altitude has a positive impact on the quality of the grapes due to the greater exposure to ultraviolet rays. In order to protect itself from the rays, the grape generates a thicker and darker skin, which gives the wine greater intensity in terms of color, aromas and flavors. The clear, clear skies enhance these characteristics, in addition to the wide thermal amplitude of the area, which facilitates a homogeneous and balanced development of sugars, polyphenols, color, acids and flavors.

Overo Hill
It is the mountain at whose feet is the town of Molinos, has a marked path to climb to the summit and reach the cross from where you get a beautiful view of the entire region.

Flora and Fauna
The flora is made up of typical puna plants such as: tola, tolilla, añagua, rica- rica, cortadera, muña uña and grasses. The fauna of the region is represented by animals such as llamas, guanacos, vicuñas, an endangered species, which is why Molinos has a reserve area for this camelid. There are also tarucas, wild donkeys, foxes, quirquinchos, barred parrots, condors and huaipos. The landscape that can be observed along the route is marked by the presence of the cardón, emblem of the region, protected since the creation of Los Cardones National Park.

Route 40
The town of Molinos honors its location in relation to the longest route in the country, which runs through Salta in the region of the Calchaquí Valleys and the Puna, crossing most of the tourist icons of Argentina.

Quality hotels
Molinos has places to receive tourists, among which there are high quality establishments, with high quality services.