The drive from Salta to Cafayate through La Quebrada de Lss Conchas was a highlight of our trip to Argentina. I don't know how this compares with the Grand Canyon in the USA but the rock formations and colours of the strata are spectacular, ranging through sandy brown to oxide red and purple. Allow four hours for the drive --... More

I made this drive about ten days ago. The scenery is stunning and however you set it up, the money for the drive or tour is worth it. I did the drive from Salta to Cachi a couple of days after this drive and think it might have been even more spectacular than this drive. Staying overnight in Cafayate a... More

We had a 5 day trip to Salta with a one day drive and overnight stay in Cafayate.We hired a gude/driver whom we found on TA and would not hesitate to recommend- Nick Evans/Poncho Tours. This allowed us to relax and soak up the wonderful scenery of the Quebrada de las Conchas which roughly translated means Gorge of the sea-shells.... More

Is on the way from Cafayate to Cachi. Very quiet and nice place is like the Moon on earth. increible lugar de paso desde Cafayate a Cachi, es como la luna en la tierra. More

We drove through this quebrada with a hired car and driver thus allowing our heads to swivel for a few hours. A wonderful bit of spectacular scenery. More

The best way to discover the area is with a rented car from Salta. And it will be the highlight of your tríp to Argentina. Plan a lot of time and I'm sure you will love the scenery. More

This was a little on the expensive side for my backpackers budget, but you get to see a lot! The tours all seem to go at the same time so you stop at almost the same time as everyone else, but I was there in the slower season so it wasn't anything to complain about. You stop about 6 times... More

What scenery! At times it looked like we had landed on the moon. Well maintained dirt road. More

This is by far the best drive I ever had in my life. Rent a car in Salta and drive to Cafayate to experience this quebrada. It is truly amazing! Besides the two most famous sights, which are very impressive, the rest of the landscape is just amazing. You just want to stop your car all the time and take... More