Cachi, Salta

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Did you know? Cachi

Cachi sits at 2,280 meters (7,480 feet) above sea level in Salta Province, making it one of Argentina's highest inhabited towns.

The town's colonial architecture, including its whitewashed buildings and 17th-century church, reflects its founding in 1740 as a Spanish settlement.

Cachi is surrounded by the Calchaquí Valleys, a UNESCO-recognized wine region producing Torrontés and other high-altitude varietals.

The nearby Serranías del Hornocal mountain range features the famous 14-colored hill (Cerro de los 14 Colores), a geological marvel visible from town.

The town's name comes from the Quechua word for salt, referencing the salt deposits historically mined in the surrounding region.

Cachi has a population of around 1,500 people, maintaining its authentic small-town character despite growing tourism.

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