Hostel Ruta 40

Cafayate


Doubles aren't huge but are well decorated and painted with pastels, and all have private baths, while the dorms are clean and airy, and outfitted with lockers. It's centrally located.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Cafayate attractions

1. Bodega Nanni

0.09 MILES

Take the half-hour tour and taste four bright, young wines at this small, central winery with a lovely grass patio. The juice is organic, uncomplicated…

2. Museo de la Vid y El Vino

0.09 MILES

This impressive museum gives a good introduction to the area’s wine industry. The atmospheric first section, which deals with the viticultural side – the…

3. Bodega El Transito

0.11 MILES

A slick operation in Cafayate's center, where you can taste all seven of its wines in a room that feels like an upscale lounge.

4. Museo Arqueológico

0.17 MILES

This private museum’s collection was left by enthusiastic archaeologist Rodolfo Bravo and merits a visit. Sourced mostly from grave sites within a 30km…

5. Bodega Figueroa

0.19 MILES

This tiny family winery in Cafayate produces only 10,000 bottles of torrontés and malbec per year with small hand-operated equipment. Just one wine is…

6. El Porvenir

0.35 MILES

This well-run family bodega has recently been taken over by the 30-something daughter, who knows how to keep good torrontés from touching corrupting oak …

7. Bodega El Esteco

0.81 MILES

This corporate affair on the northern edge of Cafayate is a smart and attractive winery producing some of the region’s best wines. All tours include a…

8. Piattelli

2.49 MILES

Built as if money and space were no object, this upscale, over-the-top, US-owned winery is 3km from Cafayate. Tours show you three levels of relatively…