Plan on about 3 h 35 min of driving for the 149-mile (240 km) trip from Tafí Viejo to Cafayate, before any 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 | 149 mi (240 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN9 → RN38 → RP307 → RP357 → RN40 |
| Provinces on the route | Tucumán, Salta |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Tafí Viejo to Cafayate is like
RP307 (69 mi) and RN40 (32 mi) carry about 68% of the 149 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Tucumán, Salta. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tafí Viejo and Cafayate
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Tucumán |
| RN9 | 4–16 | 12 | Tucumán |
| RN38 | 16–39 | 23 | Tucumán |
| RP307 | 39–108 | 69 | Tucumán |
| RP357 | 108–117 | 9 | Tucumán |
| RN40 | 117–149 | 32 | Tucumán, Salta |
- Mile 135 of this route: Tucumán → Salta (province line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Tafí Viejo and Cafayate
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Reserva provincial La Angostura (mile 71), Museo Pachamama (mile 108)
- Nature and outdoors: Aconquija National Park (mile 52), Reserva arqueológica Los Menhires (mile 63), Reserva provincial La Angostura (mile 71)
- Museums and history: Casa de Tucumán (mile 12), Museo Pachamama (mile 108), Ruins of Quilmes (mile 119)
Casa de Tucumán
Built in colonial times in San Miguel de Tucumán, Casa de Tucumán is the historic house and museum where Argentina's Declaration of Independence was issued on July 9, 1816.
Aconquija National Park
Established on August 9, 1995 in Tucumán Province, Aconquija National Park protects a representative sample of Southern Andean Yungas montane forest. It was formerly called Campo de los Alisos National Park.
Reserva arqueológica Los Menhires
Near El Mollar in Tafí del Valle, the Los Menhires archaeological reserve displays granite standing stones carved and moved by local inhabitants some 2,000 years ago, facing the La Angostura reservoir.
Reserva provincial La Angostura
Near the town of El Mollar in Tafí del Valle department, Tucumán, La Angostura is a strict provincial nature reserve.
Museo Pachamama
Museo Pachamama, in the Tucumán town of Amaicha del Valle, displays characteristic features of the Calchaquí Valleys.
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.
Once you reach Cafayate
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.
More drives to Cafayate
- San Miguel de Tucumán to Cafayate
- Córdoba, Argentina to Cafayate
- La Quiaca to Cafayate
- Tupiza to Cafayate, Argentina
- Uyuni to Cafayate, Argentina
From Tafí Viejo to other places in Argentina
- Tafí Viejo to Amaicha del Valle
- Tafí Viejo to Santa María, Argentina
- Tafí Viejo to Capilla del Monte
- Tafí Viejo to Villa Carlos Paz
- Tafí Viejo to San Agustín de Valle Fértil
- Tafí Viejo to Villa Unión
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tafí Viejo to Cafayate?
About 3 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 149 miles.
How far is Cafayate from Tafí Viejo by car?
About 149 miles (240 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 Tafí Viejo to Cafayate?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Tafí Viejo to Cafayate?
In order: RN9, RN38, RP307, RP357 and RN40. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tafí Viejo to Cafayate?
Closest to the road: Casa de Tucumán (museum, mile 12, 2 mi from the route); Reserva provincial La Angostura (park, mile 71, 0.9 mi from the route); Museo Pachamama (museum, mile 108, 0.3 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.