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Cafayate Cafayate

Dusk falls over the vineyards of Bodega El Esteco, where the sky turns pink over the lavender-cloaked sierra in the distance. Serenity engulfs the swimming pool's tranquil blue waters, the winespa's quiet spaces, and a series of exquisite guest rooms at Patios de Cafayate Hotel and Spa. Here, in the heart of the Calchaquí Valley, the essence of quality infuses timeless rituals such as the enjoyment of a glass of wine or a stroll through the colonial plaza of a historic mountain town. Home to the world's highest altitude vineyards and archaeological sites from a time before Incan and European settlers, Cafayate offers an escape that combines adventure with the soothing promise of utter calm.


Memorable Experiences
  • Scenic Delights
    Wander amongst carob trees and view the Cave of Suri.
  • Local Treasures
    Discover the acclaimed Calchaquíes wines handmade in Cafayate.
  • Unforgettable Drives
    Witness the celestial landscape of Route 68 while pausing at Devil's Throat.
  • Archaeological Hikes
    Trek through the Ruins of the Divisadero and spot native flora and fauna.
  • Distinctive Details
  • Two distinctive flavors from the north Argentine region infuse two authentic desserts. Chocolate mousse is made with the leaves of the infamous coca plant, while ice cream is often enriched with wine.
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Culture Unsurpassed archaeological finds are heralded in a land where wine reigns supreme.
  • Day Excursions
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  • Museum of Grapevines and Wine Retired casks of aged oak rest quietly against one wall of this nineteenth-century building,... Read More
  • Ruins of Quilmes Dusty stone walls small rectangular shapes on the eastern slopes of the Alto del Rey Mountains.... Read More
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  • Bodega El Esteco Against a backdrop of stunning Andes mountain ranges, drenched in swaths of lavender, sits a... Read More
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Shopping The world's most exquisite wools take center stage at markets throughout the region.
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  • Mercado Artesanal in Salta The haunting sound of a South American quena flute drifts around the market stalls as a... Read More
  • Local Charms
  • Cafayate Crafts Market The bells of Cafayate's cathedral toll the noon hour from a pair of sand-colored belfries that... Read More
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  • La Yesera Handcrafts Studio From the soft riverbeds of northern Argentina emerges a reddish tinged clay. Combined with the gray... Read More
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Cuisine Prized beef, local cheeses, and authentic small plates crown a list of culinary riches.
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  • Restaurante at Hotel Patios de Cafayate Upon a tiled courtyard overlooking radiant vineyards; within a private colonial-style dining room... Read More
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  • Machacha Spanish guitars weave their romantic essence through the moonlit, pebble strewn courtyard,... Read More
  • La Carreta de Don Olegario The aroma of roast lamb wafts from the traditional grille known as the parilla, while a spirited... Read More
  • El Rancho Cafayate Beneath a pitched bamboo roof, a circular fireplace crackles, welcoming an already relaxed... Read More
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Noteworthy Time stands still in small towns encircled by snowy peaks and multi-colored canyons.
  • Day Excursions
  • Cachi Against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains, glossy red peppers dry in the sun. They blanket the... Read More
  • Los Medanos Sand Dunes Undulating hills of soft golden sand reflect the sun's warm rays within the majestic landscape that... Read More
  • Quebrada de las Conchas The jovial song of an accordionist fades as extraordinary rock formations tower overhead. Bands of... Read More
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  • Museo Pachamama The beams of a magnificent sun stretch out across a courtyard. A mosaic of soft, grey pebbles, it... Read More