Travel Budget for Cafayate

Provincia de Salta, Argentina
South America / Argentina /

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How much money will you need for your trip to Cafayate? You should plan to spend around AR$8,126 ($78) per day on your vacation in Cafayate, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, AR$3,337 ($32) on meals for one day and AR$1,657 ($16) on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Cafayate for a couple is AR$6,126 ($59). So, a trip to Cafayate for two people for one week costs on average AR$113,763 ($1,095). All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

In recent years, the Argentine Peso has been very unstable. Therefore, travel cost estimates can sometimes be inaccurate for this country.
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    AR$8,126
  • One Week Per person
    AR$56,881
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    AR$113,763
  • One Month Per person
    AR$243,778
  • One Week For a couple
    AR$113,763
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    AR$227,526
  • One Month For a couple
    AR$487,556
This data comes from the travel budgets of real travelers - How it works. Put these numbers on your website.

A vacation to Cafayate for one week usually costs around AR$56,881 for one person. So, a trip to Cafayate for two people costs around AR$113,763 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs AR$227,526 in Cafayate. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Cafayate can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



How expensive is Cafayate? How much money do I need for Cafayate?

How much does a trip to Cafayate cost? Is Cafayate expensive? The average Cafayate trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Cafayate prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

Accommodation Budget in Cafayate
Average Daily Costs

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The average price for one person for accommodation in Cafayate is AR$3,063. For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price for a hotel room in Cafayate is AR$6,126.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    AR$3,063
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    AR$6,126

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Vacation Rental Prices in Cafayate

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Food Budget in Cafayate
Average Daily Costs

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  • While meal prices in Cafayate can vary, the average cost of food in Cafayate is AR$3,337 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Cafayate should cost around AR$1,335 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Cafayate is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.


  • Food2 Meals for one day
    AR$3,337

What did other people spend on Food in Cafayate?

Typical prices for Food in Cafayate are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Cafayate, but your costs will vary based on your travel style.


  • Dinner (Empanadas)
    AR$21
  • Sandwich
    AR$9.00
  • Pizza
    AR$16


Transportation Budget in Cafayate
Average Daily Costs

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  • The cost of a taxi ride in Cafayate is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent AR$1,657 per person, per day, on local transportation in Cafayate.


  • Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    AR$1,657


Flights to Cafayate
How much does it cost to go to Cafayate? Naturally, it depends on the dates. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all airlines.

Rental Cars in Cafayate
The price of renting a car in Cafayate will depends on dates, the type of car, the location, and your age. We recommend Kayak because they can find the best deals across all car rental companies.



Entertainment Budget in Cafayate
Average Daily Costs

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  • Entertainment and activities in Cafayate typically cost an average of AR$3,589 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.


  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    AR$3,589

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Alcohol Budget in Cafayate
Average Daily Costs

Calculated from travelers like you

  • The average person spends about AR$3,372 on alcoholic beverages in Cafayate per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.


  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    AR$3,372


Last Updated: Jun 9, 2021
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Cafayate Cafayate, Argentina
Cafayate is located in the province of Salta, in the central zone of the Valles Calchaquies. The small town has about 12,000 residents and is 1,329 kilometers from Buenos Aires.

People head to the small town of Cafayate to explore its vineyards and unique rock formations. It has become an important tourist destination in the area and there is a large golf course under construction just outside of town.

Cafayate is an important wine production center. The wines in the area thrive from the low humidity mild weather of the valleys. The town receives less than 250 millimeters of precipitation a year.
Sights
While Cafayate is a small town with few traditional "sights", it's definitely a wonderful place to visit. It'll give you a feel for what small town life in Argentina is like and let you see some spectacularly unique and beautiful rock formations in the area. Definitely allow yourself plenty of time to explore the town's vineyards, known as bodegas, which are quite beautiful in the area. Make sure you know what time the vineyards open and close prior to starting your day as many vineyards have irregular hours.

The Museum of Wine is in the area. It highlights the influence of the wine industry on the region, and although the exhibit is well done, it is not a "must see" in the area.

If you've visited your share of vineyards, then a unique alternative is the Cabras da Cafayate. This is a goat cheese farm that is about a kilometer away from the town's main square. It is well worth a visit.

Many of the most impressive natural sights in the area are along the 183 kilometer National Route 68 that goes between Salta and Cafayate. Along the 165 kilometers between Cafayate and Cachi is National Route 40, which also has many points of interest.
Neighborhoods
Cafayate is a small town, but its popularity with tourists means that it has plenty of amenities and comforts for visitors. It's fairly easy to find a place to sleep in Cafayate. There are plenty of affordable hostels around town, and if you're looking for something more luxurious there are also a handful of mid range and high end hotels. Many hostels and hotels include breakfast, some have swimming pools, and most have free internet as well.

The town has a main square where many of the amenities are located. The vineyards, or bodegas, are located just outside of town and many can be reached with a bicycle.

Activities
The main activity in the area is, of course, touring vineyards. It's possible to rent a bicycle and travel to many of the area's best vineyards.

It is also interesting to visit Shell Gorge and the sand dunes. There are some excellent views and photo opportunities in the areas. You can ride up to the ravine and then hike into a cloud forest as well. You must take one of the guides at the entrance, as this is local Indian land. You can also drive about 45 minutes outside of town to see the Quilmes Ruins in the Tucuman province. This was a pre-colombian city that was conquered by the Inca and Spanish conquistadores.
Food and Dining
There are a handful of decent restaurants throughout the town, many of which cater specifically to tourists. You can easily find empanadas, tamales and humitas, all of which are quite good and cheap. One unique and interesting option which you should definitely try at least once is the local ice cream made specifically from local wine. There are some great ice cream shops on Ruta Nac 40 between C.Q de Nino and Cordoba.

Transportation
Cafayate can be reached by bus from the city of Salta in about four hours. There are six buses every day. Buses also travel to Cafayate from Tucuman and the trip takes approximately five hours. There are four buses a day, but it is important to note that this route sometimes closes when the rains are bad. If your budget isn't so tight you can easily hire a guide in Salta. They will provide you air conditioned, private transportation from Salta with an English speaking driver. You can also choose to stop along the way at bodegas, towns, and historic points of interest along the way.

Once you reach the town of Cafayate, it is small enough to explore easily on foot. If you want to travel outside of town, a bicycle is probably your best option. Taxis are available near the town's main square. These taxis can take you to any of the vineyards if you choose not to rent a bike. Taxis do not have meters, but prices are usually reasonable. There are no car rental places in Cafayate, but it is possible to rent a car in Salta.


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2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
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The Drive from Salta to Cafayate

By backpackguru in Intercity Transportation
The ride from Salta to Cafayate is part of the true experience. It's nothing less than dramatic. The road passes through stunning desert lined with rows of mountains and strikingly red peaks, particularly as the sun starts to hit the desert ground. There are countless buttes, spires, and plateaus along the way, making it somewhat similar to Monument Valley in the United States. It's definitely a ride to remember.

Wine

By backpackguru in Alcohol
Cafayate comes in a close second in Argentina as a great place for wine. You can try the great dry white wine which is made from Torrontes grapes. There are also some good red wines produced in the area. Because of Cafayates altitude and climate, it is ideal for wine production. While there is far less wine made in this area than Mendoza, most of the wineries here are family owned, giving them a more intimate atmosphere. The wineries are with very close proximity to the town itself, making it a convenient place to explore. It's a great place to buy wine, because many options are only available within the province, making them a unique purchase.

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