Ruta 307 — Tafí del Valle to Cafayate via ElInfiernillo.
Distance
180 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
1,500 m
Ruta 307 — Tafí del Valle to Cafayate via El Infiernillo.
The classic crossing from the misty cloud-forest valley of Tafí del Valle in Tucumán to the wine-country oasis of Cafayate in Salta. Ruta Provincial 307 climbs over the Abra del Infiernillo (3,042m) — the highest road pass in Tucumán Province — then drops into the dry Calchaquí Valleys. Expect 360 days of sunshine, pre-Columbian ruins, and ribbon roads through cactus and adobe villages.
Quick facts
SurfacePaved
Distance180 km
Days1
Total climb1,500 m
DifficultyModerate
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The route.
Tafí del ValleStart · Start in Tafí del Valle (2,000m). Fuel up — there are no reliable stations on the western descent. Cool mountain mornings even in summer.
Abra del Infiernillo Pass — 3,042mMountain Pass · Highest pass in Tucumán Province. Treeless puna landscape with cardón cacti and vicuñas. Often windy and cold — layer up before crossing.
Amaicha del ValleScenic Point · Calchaquí Valley village famous for getting 360 days of sun a year. Pachamama Museum showcases indigenous artefacts. Lunch with local empanadas.
Quilmes Ruins — Sacred CityPhoto Spot · Largest pre-Columbian settlement in Argentina (c. 850 AD). Stone walls climb the hillside at 2,000m. Short detour 5km west of Ruta 40.
CafayateEnd · End in Cafayate — high-altitude wine capital of northern Argentina. Torrontés vineyards date to 1862. Plenty of bodegas, restaurants, and hotels.
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