FD CACHI TOUR

Valid from:  January to september  2012
Minimun: 2 people

Departs at 07:00
Daily Departures AM
Minimun 4 PAX /Shared Service

From Salta going south one passes ancient sites in order to enter the Cuesta del Obispo in its highland setting. The road begins to ascend zigzagging upwards to the Piedra del Molino (Mill stone) at 3600 meters above sea level. On the left is a route to the Valle Encantado (Enchanted Valley) with its special configurations. Later the Recta del Tin- Tin is reached, a straight road, which has existed since pre- Hispanic times.  The Nevado de Cachi can just be discerned in silent vigil over the valley towns of Payogasta and Cachi. Towards the south are Seclantas, and Molinos: the plan of the town is completely irregular, with houses made of adobe and roofs of clay, mud and straw big arcades and porticos.  The town excels as a historical monument, because it was built in 1639, with its church and the inn. The "cardon" can be seen, it is a giant cactus that thrives at an altitude of between 6500 and 11500 feet and which fruit fed the indigenous population in times gone by. Its abundance in the area is such that it has given its name to the National park and where vicuñas and lamas run free. Return to Salta.

Rate above is not valid for Festive Season: Christmas and New Year's Eve period of time.