The Wayro route from Amaicha del Valle to Uquía is 303 miles (488 km), about 7 h 14 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: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Distance | 303 mi (488 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 14 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 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Amaicha del Valle to Uquía drive plays out
RN68 (107 mi) and RN9 (97 mi) carry about 67% of the 303 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Tucumán, Salta, Jujuy. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Amaicha del Valle to Uquía
| 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 | 230–303 | 73 | 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 Uquía
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (mile 42), Museo de la Vid y el Vino (mile 42), Posta de Hornillos (mile 277), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 282), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 283)
- 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), Basílica y Convento de San Francisco (Salta) (mile 162), Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (mile 162), Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Saviour, San Salvador de Jujuy (mile 232), Posta de Hornillos (mile 277), Pucará de Tilcara (mile 282), José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting (mile 283)
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.
Basílica y Convento de San Francisco (Salta)
A Franciscan church and convent in Salta, the Basílica y Convento de San Francisco is one of the city's main sights, declared a National Historic Monument in 1941 and a minor basilica in 1992.
Museum of High Altitude Archaeology
In Salta's historic center, the Museum of High Altitude Archaeology holds collections tied to Inca Capacocha ceremonies, mainly the Children of Llullaillaco mummies found in 1999 atop Llullaillaco volcano.
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.
Posta de Hornillos
Dating from the colonial era, the Posta de Hornillos is a former relay post in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Tilcara department, that has worked as a history museum since 1979.
Pucará de Tilcara
On a hill just outside Tilcara in Jujuy, the Pucará de Tilcara is a pre-Inca fortification placed for easy defense and good views over a long stretch of the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
José Antonio Terry Regional Museum of Painting
On Rivadavia street in Tilcara, Jujuy, the Museo Nacional Terry occupies the colonial-style house where painter José Antonio Terry lived and focuses on his paintings.
More drives to Uquía
- Purmamarca to Uquía
- Salta to Uquía
- Cafayate to Uquía
- Santa María, Argentina to Uquía
- Catamarca to Uquía
- La Rioja to Uquía
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 Purmamarca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Amaicha del Valle to Uquía?
About 7 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 303 miles.
How far is Uquía from Amaicha del Valle by car?
About 303 miles (488 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.
Is it safe to drive from Amaicha del Valle to Uquía?
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 Uquía?
In order: RP357, RN40, RN68, RP59, RN9, RN34 and RN1V66. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Amaicha del Valle and Uquía?
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); Posta de Hornillos (museum, mile 277, 0.1 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.