South America 2019-2023
unknown length - solo travel - Suzuki DR650

Cachi and its surroundings

June 26, 2022  —  Argentina

Mirador Nevado de Cachi

After leaving Los Cardones Park, on the way to Cachi, this mirador offers nice views on the mountains.

Mirador Nevado de Cachi - Argentina
Mirador Nevado de Cachi - Argentina
Mirador Nevado de Cachi - Argentina
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Cachi

Cachi - Argentina

Cachi is a pretty village in the Valles Calchaquíes along Road 40. Around Cachi, some world-class high-altitude wines are produced and the landscapes are magnificent.

Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Several signs around the village are made of cactus wood.
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina

During this stay in Argentina, there was sometime diesel shortage around the country, especially in villages away from the big centres. Anyway, a diesel problem doesn't affect a motorbike using gasoline. Except that... the truck that delivers the fuel in the village, well, he runs on diesel.

I had to wait for the fuel truck a few days since the only gas station of Cachi was completely dry. Fortunately, the people from the hotel told me when the truck arrived, so I managed to line up in position 20 or so and I only had to wait one hour before filling up.

Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina

The Cachi Church dates from the 1796, and its interior roof is made of cactus wood. The confessional is also made of cactus wood.

Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
Cachi - Argentina
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Cachi Adentro - Las Pailas Loop

Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina

A small drive around the valley of Cachi and Las Pailas near the village.

Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
Cachi Adentro-Las Pailas Loop - Argentina
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Payogasta

Payogasta - Argentina
Payogasta - Argentina