OLACAPATO It is one of those sites that although one would not look at them as the first option, it can be used as an ideal place where to find something that does not abound: a total calm. In addition, it has unique landscapes and a story worth listening when visiting it.
Where is Olacapato
Olacapato belongs to Los Andes Department, Salt Provinceto. It is found more than 4000 meters above sea levelwhich makes it one of the highest towns in the country. Its environment belongs to the Puna area, with cold weather, clear skies and scarce vegetation, typical of high -high arid regions.
The town is surrounded by volcanoes, highlands and neighbors. In ancient routes of passage and mining roads, the town was historically a point of passage and rest for those who crossed the Andes.
What can be done in Olacapato
The main attraction for tourism is Height landscape: Walk through land streets with mountains in the background, contemplate nearby salars and volcanoes that dominate the horizon. The Puna offers a stage Ideal for photography Of extreme landscape, height dawn and nights with clean skies ideal to observe the stars.
Explore the surroundings allows Visit former railway railways, remains of workshops and ghost stations from times of mining expansion. Visitors can go through dry roads towards extreme points, always with local guides who know safe routes.
In the gastronomic, Olacapato shares the food tradition of the Puna and the Argentine northwest: SALTEÑAS, HUMITAS, TAMALS AND SHOES BASED BASED BASED, BACK
How to go to Olacapato
From the city of Salta you can arrive taking the National Route 51 to the Northwest. It is crossed by San Antonio de los Cobres and is still on provincial and mountain roads until they reach the town. Many sections require a 4 × 4 vehicle, climate attention and provide sufficient fuel for long routes without services.
Among the last kilometers are They go through ripium paths in height, with slopes, fords and lack of signage in some sectors. The trips should be planned with updated data from the state of the road, light schedules and climatic conditions. There is no regular direct public transport.
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