Getting to Salta from Iguazu was an excruciatingly long 28-hour bus journey, involving 2 bus changes and spanning half the width of the continent.
Salta is renowned as one of the best-preserved Colonial towns in Argentina. It captures the quintessential South American colonial look perfectly. The town’s typical church plazas and low-rise double-story colonial architecture create a consistent and charming atmosphere throughout.
However, Salta didn’t quite live up to my anticipated expectations, so I was eager to make it a brief stop and explore the surrounding landscape before continuing further north to smaller towns.
On my first full day, I embarked on a tour heading south, which offered a scenic drive through stunning desert landscapes adorned with incredible rock formations, culminating in the picturesque town of Cafayate.
The trip was somewhat uneventful, and at each scenic stop, we were met with a swarm of tourists from different tour groups, which somewhat spoiled the scenery.
Alongside the scenic drive, the tour also included a wine tour. While the wine tour was enjoyable, being familiar with wine regions in South Africa, it didn’t hold the same novelty for me.
Regardless of lack of enthusiasm towards the tour, I would still recommend it to anyone into tours. The scenic drive and the charming town of Cafayate is definitely worth a visit.
Feeling satisfied with what I had experienced, the following day I was ready to move on to my next destination, Tilcara.
