Quebrada de las Conchas (Garganta del Diablo & Anfiteatro)
Quebrada de las Conchas
A red sandstone canyon on the road to Cafayate, where sights such as the Devil’s Throat, the Amphitheater, and Castle Rock line the route.
Quebrada de las Conchas lies along National Route 68 between Salta and Cafayate. The canyon stretches about 50 km, with red, orange, ochre, and green sandstone eroded by wind and rain into curious shapes. The most famous feature, the Devil’s Throat (Garganta del Diablo), is a giant rock crevice you can walk into. The Amphitheater is a natural concert hall enclosed by rock walls on four sides, and musicians often perform there. Other stops along the road include Castle Rock, the Obelisk, Frog Rock, and Window Rock. Most day-trippers and self-drivers spend 2–3 hours here. Rock walls can shed stones, so do not climb them.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- San Carlos
- Los Médanos
- Bodega El Esteco
- Bodega Vasija Secreta
- Cafayate
- Plaza 20 de Febrero & Cafayate Cathedral
- Piattelli Vineyards
- Museum of Vine and Wine