The Wayro route from Amaicha del Valle to Purmamarca is 270 miles (435 km), about 6 h 28 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance by road | 270 mi (435 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | RP357 → RN40 → RN68 → RP59 → RN9 → RN34 → RN1V66 |
| Provinces on the route | Tucumán, Salta, Jujuy |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Amaicha del Valle–Purmamarca drive in a few lines
RN68 (107 mi) and RN9 (64 mi) carry about 63% of the 270 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Tucumán, Salta, Jujuy. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Amaicha del Valle to Purmamarca, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Tucumán |
| RP357 | 1–9 | 8 | Tucumán |
| RN40 | 9–43 | 34 | Tucumán, Salta |
| RN68 | 43–150 | 107 | Salta |
| connecting roads | 150–157 | 7 | Salta |
| RP59 | 157–161 | 4 | Salta |
| connecting roads | 161–162 | 1 | Salta |
| RN9 | 162–186 | 24 | Salta |
| RN34 | 186–206 | 20 | Salta, Jujuy |
| RN1V66 | 206–230 | 24 | Jujuy |
| RN9 | 230–270 | 40 | Jujuy |
- Mile 27 of this route: Tucumán → Salta (province line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Salta → Jujuy (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Purmamarca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (mile 42), Museo de la Vid y el Vino (mile 42)
- Museums and history: Ruins of Quilmes (mile 12), Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (mile 42), Museo de la Vid y el Vino (mile 42), Museo de Bellas Artes de Salta (mile 162), Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour, San Salvador de Jujuy (mile 232), Museo Juan Galo Lavalle (mile 233)
Ruins of Quilmes
In the Calchaquí Valleys of Tucumán Province, the Ruins of Quilmes mark a pre-Columbian settlement that covered about 74 acres, the largest in the country.
Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate
In the town of Cafayate, Salta Province, Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic bishopric of Cafayate, under the Archdiocese of Salta.
Museo de la Vid y el Vino
In Cafayate, Salta Province, the Museo de la Vid y el Vino is a museum devoted to grapevines and winemaking.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Salta
Created by the Salta provincial government, the Museo de Bellas Artes de Salta shows a growing collection of work by local, national and international artists.
Convento de San Bernardo
Built in the late 16th or early 17th century, Convento de San Bernardo in central Salta is among the city's oldest buildings and a National Historic Monument since 1941.
Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour, San Salvador de Jujuy
The Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour is the seat of the Catholic bishopric of San Salvador de Jujuy and is counted among Argentina's historic buildings.
Museo Juan Galo Lavalle
Inside a mid-18th-century house declared a National Historic Monument, this provincial history museum marks the place where independence-era leader Juan Galo Lavalle was killed.
More drives to Purmamarca
- Cafayate to Purmamarca
- Santa María, Argentina to Purmamarca
- Catamarca to Purmamarca
- La Rioja to Purmamarca
- Llallagua to Purmamarca, Argentina
From Amaicha del Valle to other places in Argentina
- Amaicha del Valle to Villa Unión
- Amaicha del Valle to San José de Jáchal
- Amaicha del Valle to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Amaicha del Valle to Uquía
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Amaicha del Valle to Purmamarca?
About 6 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 270 miles.
What is the driving distance from Amaicha del Valle to Purmamarca?
About 270 miles (435 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Amaicha del Valle to Purmamarca drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Amaicha del Valle to Purmamarca?
In order: RP357, RN40, RN68, RP59, RN9, RN34 and RN1V66. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Amaicha del Valle to Purmamarca?
Closest to the road: Museo de la Vid y el Vino (museum, mile 42, 0.1 mi from the route); Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (cathedral, mile 42, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo Juan Galo Lavalle (museum, mile 233, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.