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  1. mguycooper avatar

    Anyone want to rent a car in Salta?

    by mguycooper 22 May 2012

    Hello, I am currently in Salta looking for other travellers to share a rental car with to visit Cachi, Cafayate, the sights in between…

  2. nahuel avatar

    RE: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina

    by nahuel 02 May 2012

    Bariloche itself isn´t a good deal, but not far away are good areas for hiking allthough it is a bit late for the mountains. A great place…

  3. eldemian06 avatar

    Re: Any interesting stops between Salta -> Mendoza?

    by eldemian06 26 April 2012

    Hi! It will depend on how much time you have before you head to Santiago, but if you have some days, I suggest to fly to Salta and: -…

  4. Adegar avatar

    RE: Tucuman - Cafayate - Salta

    by Adegar 20 March 2012

    Thanks to you all for your advice. The idea is definitely to stay in Cafayate for a few days before we head to Salta so if we can find…

  5. jaloisio avatar

    RE: Road condition in Salinas Grandes region

    by jaloisio 15 March 2012

    I did San Antonio de los Cobres to Cachi with a normal car 2WD, no problems. If it rains, the small rivers near La Poma can be a problem.…

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    RE: NW Argentina- Salta

    by jaloisio 22 February 2012

    Salta can be a first point fo arrive and go to Cafayate and Cachi, done together as said by Williamsontherocks. After that Jujuy or a…

  7. guyborab avatar

    Week trip - San Miguel de Tucuman to Salta loop

    by guyborab 19 February 2012

    Hey everyone, We're planning our final trip in Argentina before heading back home. We planning on doing this all at the very end of April…

  8. LiliKo avatar

    NW Argentina- Salta

    by LiliKo 18 February 2012

    Hello, We're planning to go to Salta for 10 nights. end of Feb. traveling only by public buses. Pls comment is this is doable? Fly to…

  9. pepsi114 avatar

    RE: Salta advice

    by pepsi114 30 January 2012

    Whether a car is necessary depends on where you are going. Obviously like #1 said, a car will give you the greatest flexibility, but it…

  10. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Salta wine region advice

    by Williamsontherocks 23 November 2011

    3 days would be short to do the western and the northern parts. 4 or 5 days would be much better. You can do Salta - Cafayate on day 1…

  11. nahuel avatar

    RE: Salta wine region advice

    by nahuel 23 November 2011

    Very easy to drive around Salta. For the northern parts, Humahuaca, Tilcara and Purmamarca easy to do by public transport. For Cafayate…

  12. nahuel avatar

    RE: Side trips in Buenos AIres - honeymoon in Argentina

    by nahuel 22 November 2011

    Instead of Mendoza, go to Salta from Iguazu. Amazing landscapes and also good wineries in Cafayate and Cachi. Very nice places in the…

  13. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: What do you think about my itinerary?

    by Williamsontherocks 21 November 2011

    take more time for around Salta, include Cafayate and Cachi and do sidetrips. Much better to stay in the small towns than in salta itself…

  14. elrosso avatar

    RE: Road condition Routa 40 from Salidas grandes to Cachi

    by elrosso 24 October 2011

    Thanks William And San Antonio de los Cobres to Salta? Is it worth the trip?

  15. Mark1000 avatar

    Trip Salta

    by Mark1000 17 October 2011

    All, Can anyone give me some advice on a nice trip around Salta by rental car (normal car, not 4x4)? Around 5 or 6 days total in Novembe…

  16. Williamsontherocks avatar

    RE: Salta

    by Williamsontherocks 11 October 2011

    Don´t stay at Salta. Renting a car is the best option. Stay overnigh in Cafayate or Cachi, visit the wineries and the amazing scnery along…

  17. nahuel avatar

    RE: 3 weeks to get to the following places. possible?

    by nahuel 07 October 2011

    You should allow more time for Salta. Coming from Bolivia, stay at Tilcara and Purmamarca and also try to visit Cafayate and Cachi. Cordoba…

  18. nahuel avatar

    RE: Salta - car rental

    by nahuel 27 September 2011

    4x4 is usually very expensive and for most roads and 95% of the sights not necesary at all. When are you going??? Any normal car can go…

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    RE: daily budget for argentina

    by nahuel 26 September 2011

    Buenos Aires is more expensive rhan most other places in Argentina. Distances are huge and this makes it more expensive with the transport.…

  20. shanxpony avatar

    Car Sharing RN40 and/or Salta (Argentina)

    by shanxpony 22 September 2011

    Will be arriving in Salta on October 11th, and interested in heading along the classic routes to San Antonio de Los Cobres, and Quebrada…

  21. nahuel avatar

    RE: two weeks trying to see BA,iguazu, mendoza and possibly salta?

    by nahuel 20 September 2011

    With only 2 weeks I would focus on BA, 2 days in Iguazu and 5/6 days in Salta and the surroundings which are amazing. Do not understimate…

  22. nahuel avatar

    RE: San Pedro Atacama/ Uyuni/ Salta advice needed please

    by nahuel 13 September 2011

    Your best option is to go from Sucre to Uyuni or Tupiza, do the saltflat tour ending in San Pedro de Atacama and taking the bus to Salta…

  23. nahuel avatar

    RE: 3 week itinerary Argentina - Nov/Dec

    by nahuel 12 September 2011

    Good decision but you should seriously consider to go to Salta instead of Mendoza. Lots of sun and wine too but much better scenery and…

  24. nahuel avatar

    RE: La Quiaca - Purmamarca - Salta

    by nahuel 30 August 2011

    Tilcara is a bit cheaper. From Salta you should also explore Cafayate and Cachi

  25. nahuel avatar

    RE: With the car from El Calafate to Bariloche in October / Salta and surroundi

    by nahuel 29 August 2011

    If 1 week is enough depends on what you want to do down there. For me, as I like outdoors and hiking, it would not be enough. For TDP…

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