Cuesta del Obispo
A series of switchbacks on Route 33 climbing to the Piedra del Molino pass at 3,348 m, with stacked green valleys spread out below.
Cuesta del Obispo is a winding mountain road between Salta and Cachi. It climbs along the Escoipe Gorge through dozens of bends, with layered valleys on either side, and clouds often roll through the gorges. At the top, the Piedra del Molino pass sits at about 3,348 m, with a small chapel and viewpoints looking back over the twisting road. The road is paved but has many bends and narrow sections, so drive carefully and watch for rockfall in the rainy season. The high altitude brings strong, cold winds.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Los Cardones National Park
- Cachi
- Cabra Corral Reservoir
- Mercado Artesanal de Salta
- Quebrada de San Lorenzo
- Cabildo of Salta
- Museum of High Altitude Archaeology (MAAM)
- Plaza 9 de Julio