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old-world industrial-style facility is located in to wn, 2 blocks fr om the plaza. Bodega
Domingo H ermanos, Nuestra S eñora del R osario s/n, Cafayate ( & 3868/421225;
www.domingohermanos.com), is a famous local pr oducer making decent table wines. It
is interesting to visit to see the old-style way of making wine. Located .5km ( 1 / 3 mile)
from the plaza, it is open every day 9am to 5pm and is popular with tour groups. Vasija
Secreta, RN 40 ( & 3868/421850 ), is a large bodega that also houses a small but interest-
ing museum with winemaking equipment that dates back to 1857. I t is located on the
outskirts of the to wn, a short walk from the plaza. I t is open M onday to Saturday 9am
to 4pm.
Seeing the Sights
Most museums in this ar ea are free or r equest a small donation (usually no mor e than
$1/70p). Even more interesting are the different workshops producing handicrafts from
the area.
Arte en Telar This textile workshop offers a fascinating look into the local tradition
of hand weaving. Guests can take a tour (usually in Spanish) and watch women work on
hand looms in the gar den, converting alpaca and wool into scar ves and thr ows. At the
front, there is a small display of all their pr oducts.
Colón 71. No phone. [e-mail]. Mon-Sat 10am-2pm and 4-10pm.

Museo de Vitivinicultura (Museum of Gr apevines and Wine) P art of
the Bodega E ncantada winery, this museum tells the stor y of grape gr owing and wine-
making in and ar ound Cafayate. The 19th-centur y building houses old-fashioned
machinery and mor e-modern equipment, as w ell as agricultural implements and docu-
mentary photographs.
RN 40, at Av. General Güemes. & 3868/421125. Mon-Fri 10am-1pm and 5-9pm.
Museo Regional y A rqueológico Rodolf o Br avo (Regional and A rchaeo-
logical Museum) This small museum displays ceramics, textiles, and metal
objects discovered over a 66-y ear period b y Rodolfo Bravo. Covering a period betw een
the 4th and 15th centuries, these archaeological finds celebrate the heritage of Diaguita-
Calchaquíes, and Inca tribes in the region.
Colón 191. & 3868/421054. Mon-Fri 11am-9pm; weekend hours vary.
Where to Stay
Cafayate has seen a surge in luxur y accommodations, mostly of the wine lodge v ariety.
Many are within easy walking distance of the village.
Moderate
Killa Cafayate Value With a long, rambling cour tyard of white washed walls,
terra-cotta tiles, wind chimes, and chunky wooden stair cases, Hotel Killa has a bright
Mediterranean feel. I ts four buildings contain spacious r ooms and small immaculate
bathrooms with tubs and po werful showers. The 16 r ooms are decked out with local
stone, windowed wardrobes, and indigenous art. Many have a rooftop view of the village.
Little touches such as ceramic-face tiles in the walls, the occasional wicker chair in the
courtyard, and white-flower creepers, make this one of the most delightful places to stop
over while y ou're touring the ar ea. You will especially enjo y the lovely pool and shaded
courtyard out back. Owner M artha Chocobar is constantly on hand to help and offer
advice on where to go. The hotel is 2 blocks fr om the main plaza.

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