Major city · Argentina
Cachi
One night is enough: see the plaza, eat empanadas, then move on. Use it as a stop between Salta and Cafayate or the Puna.
Cachi is a small Andean town in the Valles Calchaquíes, 4 hours from Salta by sealed road. Its main draw is the shady Plaza 9 de Julio and a handful of adobe streets. Most travellers use it as a one-night stop on a loop from Salta through Cafayate or toward the Puna. The town has basic services: a grocery, a petrol station and a few eateries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ARS
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
- avoid Dec–Mar (rain can close roads)
- Airport
- SLA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Argentina ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Argentina's National Migration Directorate (Migraciones) or an Argentine consulate before booking.
- Argentina ↗Since April 2025 the official, MEP and street ('blue') dollar rates sit within a few percent of each other; a foreign card is usually the best-value way to pay, while ATM withdrawals carry high fixed fees. Rules have changed often — check before you fly.
- Argentina ↗Patagonia (El Calafate, El Chaltén, Ushuaia) is a November–March trip; in winter many services close and hiking is limited.
- Argentina ↗Since August 2026 non-resident foreigners must show insurance or pay for non-urgent care at nationally run public hospitals, and Buenos Aires City, Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy and Santa Cruz charge visitors for scheduled care; emergencies are still treated. Travel with medical insurance — check the current rules.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cachi911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cachi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $).Argentina-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.Argentina-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.Argentina-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.Argentina-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Argentina-wide
- SafetyCachi is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.Argentina-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 107 ambulance · 100 fire
- Sundays & holidaysSiesta hours (13:00–17:00) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Siesta hours (1:00 PM–5:00 PM) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Argentina-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSLA Martín Miguel de Güemes Airport (Salta) (About 4 h by road; buses and tours from Salta).
- Getting aroundCachi is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a caféARS 800–1,500
- Budget bedHostel bed, a night, per personARS 10,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomARS 40,000
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per roomARS 70,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ARS 20,000 · Mid ARS 35,000 · High ARS 60,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SLA Martín Miguel de Güemes Airport (Salta) (About 4 h by road; buses and tours from Salta)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Mar
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jul
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Apr–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Dec (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jul (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cachi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Feb
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2 rd
Jun
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
1 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
1 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
1 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Cachi is walkable. The plaza is the hub. A car or tour is needed for nearby attractions like Parque Nacional Los Cardones.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Parque Nacional Los Cardones
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or tour from Cachi, about 30 min
High-altitude cactus forest; check park hours and entry fee.
Cafayate
cautionDoor to door: About 4.5 h
Dirt road via Ruta 40, about 4 h by car
Rough road; only attempt with a 2WD in dry weather.
Salta
goDoor to door: About 4.5 h
Sealed road, about 4 h by car or bus
Return to Salta for flights or onward connections.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (around the plaza)
Walk to the square and eateries; most accommodation is here.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ARS 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ARS 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- ARS 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × ARS 40,000 | ARS 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ARS 35,000 | ARS 70,000 |
| Bus Salta–Cachi one way2 × ARS 5,000 · check | ARS 10,000 |
| Empanada at the plaza stand2 × ARS 1,000 · check | ARS 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ARS 12,200 |
| Trip total≈ ARS 67,100 per person per day, bed included | ARS 134,200 |
2026 estimate in Argentine pesos; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Empanada (plaza stand)check | ARS 1,000 |
| Coffee in a café | ARS 800–1,500 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | ARS 500–800 |
| Petrol (litre)check | ARS 200–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road from Salta can close after rain: check conditions before you leave.
- The dirt road from Cafayate is rough and slow: 4 h by 2WD, but check recent conditions.
- No ATM in Cachi: bring enough cash for meals and accommodation.
- Altitude is about 2,200 m: take it easy on arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 107
- Fire
- 100
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance107
- Fire100
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Salta–Cachi: about ARS 5,000, 4 h (check)
- Taxi from the plaza to the bus stop: ARS 500–1,000
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la parada de colectivo? — Where is the bus stop? (DON-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah deh koh-lek-TEE-boh)
- Necesito efectivo — I need cash (neh-seh-SEE-toh eh-fek-TEE-boh)
No ATM in Cachi; bring cash from Salta.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cachi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Nov · avoid Dec–Mar (rain can close roads) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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