The town of Cafayate is just three hours south of Salta, but it world apart. The bus journey there takes you though a wonderful multicoloured mix of canyons and plateaus with ruby red earth spliced by layers of green, turquoise and white rocks.
The town itself is based in the center of a wide flat valley and the porous ground rocks are perfect for the number one reason to visit: wine. Some of the finest Argentinian exports come from this small region with local producers hosting wonderful tastings at over a dozen bodegas, all easily accessible on a bicycle.
We had one day of wine tastings in town, which involved easy walking in the wonderful sunshine to taste some fine Torrentes, Cab Savs and of cause Melbec's. Its hard not to walk away with a couple of bottles but for just $4 a bottle, why not!
We took bikes to the foot of a canyon for a day long walk upto waterfalls, but the most impressive sights were the thousands of century's old cactus plants! Real wild west cartoon style.
Our last day involved a 40km round trip into the desert to view the castles and turret rock formations which after thousands of years of erosion, have created amazing shapes and holes in the bright red rocks.
Lovely small town, warm weather, fabulous wine.... what more could you want from a place!
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