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Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

Cafayate, Argentina
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Cafayate
5.0 of 5 stars 69 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Sydney, Australia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

It's a must to see if you are in Cafayate or nearby. Colours and rock fomations are amazing. Views are breathtaking! More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

I have a detailed review of this place here: http://paulalanlevy.blogspot.com/2012/04/tour-of-quebrada-de-cafayate.html More

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Lancashire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

All around this area are some of the most interesting rock formations to be found in Salta State. Parking is available here if you wish to walk in to the quebrada. Unfortunately it can become busy at times . More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

We spent the entire afternoon in this wonderful reserve close to Cafayate. The sights are terrific and it isn't like a national park in the states' where you are bumper-to-bumper with your neighbors. The people at Maja Viajes on the square in Calafate should be your tour operator. They have great guides and provide safe transportation on the route. Also,... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 23, 2012

I saw this from slow moving bus, but have also taken a tour. The fantastic rock formations have been sculpted by geology, although in the case of the "toad" some humans have had a hand at it. but its amazing. take water and sunscrean. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

Very nice colourful rocks only worth the visit if you have your own car or ranasportation. All the regular tours stop at the same time on the same spots and only allow you to stay for very limited time. The typical Picture Stop which don´t allow you to see anything in depth nor enjoy the beauty and vibration of those... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Although the guy in the booking office was a little eccentric and the place a bit disorganized, the tours (quebrada de cafayate/las conchas) were excellent with fun guides. You get to see the best of the quebrada and hike a bit, feed llamas, etc. We did the 4 wheeler ride to Angastaco, for about $280 for both of us, took... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2011

Make sure you drive South in the morning and North in the evening... the light changes all the time but this will give you optimum viewing pleasure :-) More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2010
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Puna Turismo books tours of the "Quebrada (Canyon) del Rio de las Conchas Cafayate", is located on the north side of the central plaza, and recommended in the Lonely Planet. The attaction itself is enjoyable ... our overall experience was not. This is the second tour we'd taken in 20 months of travel and thought it was a bargain at... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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