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Cachi has an attractive main square, Plaza 9 de Julio, covered in tall trees, providing a great place to hide in the shade from the relentless heat.
Most of the village's principal buildings are on the square including the only bank, the tourist information office, a couple of nice cafes, the church and the museum.
Updated Mar 8, 2009
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Cachi's archaeological museum is located beside the church on the main square in a beautiful white building, and though there's not a huge amount to see inside, it's worth visiting to see the interior of the building with it's quiet courtyards and impressive arches.
The displays feature items excavated from digs in the surrounding area, including El Tero, the archaeological site which we had seen the previous day. There is no entrance charge to the museum though a small donation is suggested.
Updated Mar 8, 2009
Address: Calle Federico Zorrilla
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The most important and attractive building in Cachi is the Church of San Jose, located on the main square, with a beautiful white facade crowned by 3 bells and a cross.
The church interior is fairly plain and simple, and contains paintings related to the stations of the cross, a decorated altar and an impressive pulpit. If it's a hot day when you visit Cachi the cool interior is a great place to escape the heat.
Updated Mar 8, 2009
Address: Plaza 9 de Julio
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Some of the remains of a pre-Inca settlement can be seen 2km south-west of Cachi at El Tero, which is an easy hike from the village. The tourist office supply a map showing the route.
At first we weren't sure we had reached the correct site as it seemed little more than a few holes in the ground, but a local guide, Faviola, who was on hand gave us an interesting tour. She spoke no English but her Spanish was clear and easy to follow. She showed us all the ruins and explained what the various areas were used for. Only a small number of the ruins have been excavated and there are many similar sites around the area awaiting discovery.
To get the most out of this site it's best to have a guide and if you wait long enough one will probably show up. Or you could ask at the tourist office and see El Tero and the rest of the town's sites with a hired guide. Faviola also gave us some very useful information about Cachi and the surrounding region. We weren't really sure if we should pay her or not, and she said it was voluntary so we left her a 5 pesos tip.
Updated Mar 8, 2009
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Many villages in the Calchaquies Valley, including Cachi, have hillside cemeteries overlooking the village. According to a local we met in Cachi, the idea is to have a final resting place closer to God.
Cachi's picturesque cemetery is a short walk north of town and from the hillside there are good views of the village and of the surrounding region, especially of the stunning Nevado de Cachi, the largest mountain range in the area, whose highest peak reaches 6380m.
Updated Mar 8, 2009
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The road from Salta to Cachi climbs to Cuesta del Obispo. After this breathtaking trip
above the clouds, you will be balanced again and drive on a straight road with the funny name “La Recta Tin-Tin” which will bring you to the “Salinas Grande” and the
National Park Los Cardones .
Updated Oct 13, 2006
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Another amazing route!!
The road from Cachi to Salta climbs continuous to Cuesta del Obispo, passing a straight stretch of road La Recta del Tin-Tin which offers beautiful views of the Los Cardones National Park, an area with huge candelabra cacti scattered all over the desert.
At the summit of Piedra de Molino (3300+m), one finds oneself above the clouds and suddenly looking down at a ribbony road down Quebrada de Escoipe. A journey with incredible views.
Written Aug 7, 2004
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