Plan on about 5 h 35 min of driving for the 232-mile (373 km) trip from San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle, before any 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 | 232 mi (373 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN66 → RN1V66 → RN34 → RN9 → RP59 → RN68 → RN40 → RP357 |
| Provinces on the route | Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The San Salvador de Jujuy–Amaicha del Valle drive in a few lines
RN68 (109 mi) and RN40 (32 mi) carry about 61% of the 232 miles. It runs through 3 provinces: Jujuy, Salta, Tucumán. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Jujuy |
| RN66 | 2–19 | 17 | Jujuy |
| RN1V66 | 19–26 | 7 | Jujuy |
| RN34 | 26–46 | 20 | Jujuy, Salta |
| RN9 | 46–70 | 24 | Salta |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Salta |
| RP59 | 71–75 | 4 | Salta |
| connecting roads | 75–81 | 6 | Salta |
| RN68 | 81–190 | 109 | Salta |
| RN40 | 190–222 | 32 | Salta, Tucumán |
| RP357 | 222–231 | 9 | Tucumán |
| local roads | 231–232 | 1 | Tucumán |
- Mile 32 of this route: Jujuy → Salta (province line)
- Mile 205 of this route: Salta → Tucumán (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Amaicha del Valle
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (mile 190), Museo de la Vid y el Vino (mile 190)
- Museums and history: Salta Cathedral (mile 70), Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (mile 70), Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (mile 190), Museo de la Vid y el Vino (mile 190), Ruins of Quilmes (mile 220)
Salta Cathedral
Salta Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Salta and serves as the seat and metropolitan cathedral of the Archbishop of Salta.
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.
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.
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.
When you get to Amaicha del Valle
Museo Pachamama
Museo Pachamama, in the Tucumán town of Amaicha del Valle, displays characteristic features of the Calchaquí Valleys.
More drives to Amaicha del Valle
- San Miguel de Tucumán to Amaicha del Valle
- La Rioja to Amaicha del Valle
- Capilla del Monte to Amaicha del Valle
- Córdoba, Argentina to Amaicha del Valle
- Villa Carlos Paz to Amaicha del Valle
- San Juan, Argentina to Amaicha del Valle
From San Salvador de Jujuy to other places in Argentina
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Santa María, Argentina
- San Salvador de Jujuy to La Rioja
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Capilla del Monte
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Antonio de los Cobres
- San Salvador de Jujuy to Llallagua, Bolivia
- San Salvador de Jujuy to San Pedro de Quemes Canton, Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle?
About 5 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
What is the driving distance from San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle?
About 232 miles (373 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 San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle?
In order: RN66, RN1V66, RN34, RN9, RP59, RN68, RN40 and RP357. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from San Salvador de Jujuy to Amaicha del Valle?
Closest to the road: Salta Cathedral (cathedral, mile 70, 2 mi from the route); Museo de la Vid y el Vino (museum, mile 190, 0.1 mi from the route); Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral, Cafayate (cathedral, mile 190, 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.