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Cachi Adentro

by barryg23

Cachi Adentro is a tiny village to the west of Cachi, approaching the Nevado de Cachi mountains. The tourist office claims it's 7km from the Cachi, while a signpost as you leave Cachi indicates that it's 4km. We walked there and back and estimate it at 6km. Whatever the distance may be, it makes a good day hike from Cachi.

Using the map from the tourist office it's easy to find your way. You pass through the hamlet of Fuerte Alto after about 3km along the unpaved road. The same road continues to Cachi Adentro, and the views along the way are superb - it's mostly blue, sunny skies and high mountains in the distance. You'll meet plenty of friendly, curious locals along the way too.

There are few facilities in Cachi Adentro so I would recommend you bring lunch from Cachi before you leave. Cafe Oliver on the main square in Cachi sell cheap, delicious sandwiches. Also, if it's a hot day make sure you take lots of water and sun-screen. It was close to 35 degrees on the day we did the hike and even though the return trip was only 12km we were absolutely shattered by the end, and had used up 4 litres of water. There's very little shade along the route as well so early morning or late afternoon is the best time to hike in summer.

Valle de Calchaqui

by Luchonda

"Cachi"

Cachi might be the most beautiful village in Valle de Calchaqui.
The inhabitants are Cachaquis, the architecture/buildings are expressing the relative rich past and history in this area near the Chili border (80km)
- Plaza 9de Julio
- Former Cabildo : actually museum of archeology
- Iglesias San Jose : in my opinion a visit worthed. built in the 17th century, mainly by local woods (what else than "cactus wood" will you find in this area ?) This parish church is simple and unpretentious, a marked difference to the colonial structures in Salta.
Other mainbuilding/markets on the square
- Tourist info center
- The Mercado Artesanal - daily
- Oliver cafe where you can find the best cafe chico in town (only 2Ps)
- Restaurant El Aujero

"Café Oliver"

Café located at the main square
Here you will get the best "Café Chico" at a buttom price and an excellent view on the square itself, looking at the local students passing by in their typical school dress.

"Former Cabildo : actually museum of archeology"