Calchaquí Valleys, Valley system in Salta Province, Argentina
The Calchaquí Valleys extend across 520 kilometers through northwestern Argentina, featuring red rock formations, deep canyons, and diverse vegetation at 1,805 meters elevation.
Indigenous Diaguita-Cacano communities inhabited these valleys for millennia, leading resistance movements against Spanish colonizers during the Calchaquí Wars beginning in 1562.
The valleys contain numerous pre-Columbian and colonial towns, including Cachi, Amaicha del Valle, and Cafayate, where traditional Argentine customs remain present.
Visitors can explore the region from Salta City through mountain routes, with accommodations available in various towns throughout the valley system.
The region produces distinctive Torrontés wines, utilizing grapes that develop specific characteristics due to the high-altitude climate and soil composition.
Location: Salta Province
Location: Tucumán Province
Location: Catamarca Province
Elevation above the sea: 1,805 m
GPS coordinates: -26.44854,-65.97645
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
Northwest Argentina combines desert areas, wine regions and Andean valleys. The region includes salt flats, geological formations, pre-Columbian sites and traditional mountain villages.
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Vine and Wine Museum
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