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Hostel Cafayate - Hostel Ruta 40

Cafayate - Hostel Ruta 40

Guemes Sur N° 178
Cafayate
Salta
Argentina

Tel. 54 3868 421 689

Customer Rating

Total:	91%	91% 100 6
Friendliness of Staff:	96%	96%
Efficiency of Service:	92%	92%
Comfort:	88%	88%
Cleanliness:	88%	88%
Security:	92%	92%
Location:	92%	92%

Green Rating:	80%	80%

Ruta 40 Hostel in Cafayate is a place where you will be able to have a comfortable stay, in the most amusing place, in a warm evironment at affordable prices. The hostel enjoys an excelente urban location, half block only from the main square and the Cafayate shopping centre, on the legendary Route 40, with direct access from the town of Salta from the north and the town of Tucumán from the south. You will meet young people and will share experiences, people not only from Argentina but also from all over the world, who have the hang on it for excursions, cycling, sharing BBQ, theme parties, nights out and everything you like doing while on holiday. Ruta 40 Hostel provides you the best way to visit Cafayate and to find out about important aspects of the culture of the north west.

WHAT TO DO: Trekking on las Conchas Gorge. Horse riding towards los Médanos (Sand Dunes) a whole day or half a day. Climbing and descent in mountain bike on las Conchas Gorge. Descent on mountain bike from the archeologic ruins of Bodegas. Trekking to Colorado River and its 7 waterfalls. Night tour to the sand dunes with full moon. Quilmes Ruins. Guided visit to the main museums and handicrafts houses in the region. Trekking to Suri Caves (cave paintings) and Divisadero Ruins. 3 or 4 days trekking from El Paso (Salta Province) towards Trancas (Tucumán Province) through las Conchas Gorge and descending through the Tucuman jungle.

Opening times

Opening times (over the year):

Open all year round

Street Map and Route Planning

Directions

Bus:	To get to Cafayate from Tucumán, Aconquija Comapny. When you arrive to the terminal, walk350 mts towards the south. From Salta Capital, Flecha Bus Company. It stops in the main square. The hostel is located 150 mts away.
Parking:	By car: From Salta town, via National Route 68, and then National Route 40 you will get to the hostel once the route changes its name to Av. Güemes Sur, 500 mts away through the main square.
Location:	100mts from the center
Airport:	The nearest airport is in Salta City. To get to the hostel you have to get to the omnibus terminal, Flecha Bus Company.

Attractions

	Cultural centre nearby		Museums/art galleries nearby
	City centre location		Historical sites nearby
	River/harbour/lake nearby		Hiking area
	Main attractions nearby		Nightlife nearby
	Forested/wooded area		Horseriding at or near hostel
	Restaurants nearby		Shopping centre/market nearby
	Leisure facilities nearby		Mountainous/hilly area

Facilities

	Discounts and concessions available		Family rooms available
	Breakfast in price		Hostel open 24h
	TV room		Self-catering kitchen
	Groups welcome		Common room(s)
	Sheets in price		Travel/Tour bureau
	Laundry facilities		Cycle rental available at or near the hostel
	Internet access		Café/Bar
	Meals available		Currency exchange at or near hostel
	Games room		Individual traveller welcome
	Luggage Store		Lockers available
	Non smoking room/area		Garden
	Rates include local tax		BBQ