explora from-to Cachi
 

explora from-to Cachi

Whether leaving from the San Pedro de Atacama oasis in Chile, or from the colonial city of Salta in Argentina, the travesía to Cachi follows a route that crosses the impressive Andes mountain range, over the course of which we will explore in depth the ancient culture and surprising geography of the Calchaquí valleys.

On the Argentine side, the travesía will be based mainly in Cachi, the area where the first inhabitants in this vast region came to live thousands of years ago.

 
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This area, which is surrounded by mountains and far-reaching valleys, is home to many natural and cultural treasures. It was here that an important agricultural culture was developed.

Later, during colonial times, it was a busy hub where many roads joined, linking the viceroyalties of Peru and Río de la Plata. For this reason, remnants of the Calchaquí indigenous culture coexist with traces of the Spanish colonial period, which can mainly be seen through the architecture.

On the Chilean side, we will travel into the distinctive landscape of Atacama. Its lakes, wetlands, volcanos, salt flats and oases make it an astonishing place to visit.

Whether it's the start or end point of your journey, we will use our Hotel de Larache in the San Pedro oasis as a base to explore the diverse ecosystems that coexist in Atacama, as well as its ancient culture of which some of the original traditions still survive.