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We've compiled the best of the best in The Northwest - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
An ideal stopover between Salta capital and Cafayate on the picturesque Ruta 40, this stunning lodge is located on the Colomé wine estate 20 km (13 miles) from Molinos.
Creature comforts, a fine restaurant, and rustic-chic rooms overlooking the vineyards make this luxury property a top choice. In the Wine Spa (which is open only to hotel guests), local blends are used for grape baths and other treatments. If you are more interested in drinking wine than soaking in it, the on-site Bodega El Esteco produces several well-received lines, including Old Vines and Fincas Notables. Comprehensive tours and tastings are available. Be sure to dine at La Rosa restaurant, which has an imaginative menu comprised of local dishes given contemporary twists by chef Virginia Marín; many ingredients are sourced from the organic garden.
An ambitious glamping project tucked away in a salt mine south of the Salinas Grandes, this debut lodging from Pristine Camps comprises four luxurious domes, two including Jacuzzis, and a restaurant located 3,600 meters (11,811 feet) above sea level. Members of the local indigenous community Aguas Blancas, who also manage the salt mining co-operative, form the staff’s core. The arrival in 4x4 from the designated pickup point is mind-blowing in itself, especially when it has recently rained, and the sight is so off the beaten track, you can only expect peace, quiet, and stunning 360º and unique vertical-horizontal views. Those on modest budgets should book in for lunch.
