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Cuesta del Obispo

RN33, Salta, Argentina
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Ranked #3 of 8 activities in Salta
Type: Mountains
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2013

This Cathedral is really spectacular. From the 15th century altar of gold to the sound track from the movie Mission playing inside you really feel the history. The altar to the Miracle of the Virgin gave me goose bumps and the optical illusion in marble floor was quite a bonus. One of the nicest Basilicas I've visited around the world... More

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Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

wonderful, but don't go if it's raining or has recently rained. A lot of curves, narrow road, but worth the trip.

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Montreal, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

This road from Salta to Cachi is something else... worth the trip but if you are driving, beware of high altitude...

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Milano, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

Absolutely a must if you want to spend a day South-West of Salta. Climb here though a winding road, see a few condors and other fauna, continue to Cachi on the Ruta 40! Excellent tour.

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Ascot, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

Awe-inspiring tortured mountainscapes which take your breath away. You need a car and drive carefully. Much of the road is gravel... Estimate average 30km/hour.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

On the way of Salta to Cachi you will go through this mountain road named cuesta del Obispo, the views are amazing, it reaches very high altitute (at least 4.000 meters) and you will have time for some stops and pictures.

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Reno
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012

after driving thru a national saguaro park and an alto pampa you then come upon this amazingly green canyon and one of the world's most incredible drives

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Having driven through desert-like landscape around Cafayate and Cachi, reaching the Cuesta del Obispo is a complete change of scenery. No rocks, no sand, but green hills. Looking down from 3,500m altitude, you see the winding road you'll follow all the way down. And yes, in each turn you would like to stop, get out, and enjoy the amazing scenery.

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Rosario, Argentina
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013
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