In the Argentinian Northwest province of Jujuy, close to the borders with Bolivia, is one of the most fascinating regions of Argentina. Altitudes are typically from 2.500-4.000 meters and the mother nature has created some landscapes that I have no words to describe.
Just pictures then.....
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| Llamas are the dominant mammals over here....there are quite big in fact |
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| Asado-man in Tilcara ! He's got the looks :) |
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| Dried cactus "wood" is used extensively in the region, from making handmade sculptures to house roofs |
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| just to put things into perspective.....not the typical cactus you may have at your house |
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| Tilcara (2.700m) is siting somewhere at the far end. A nice full-day trek |
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| after going up, now have to go down again, to see some beautiful.... |
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| ......waterfalls. 25-30 meters height...very refreshing |
And now, Purmamarca....no comments !!!!!
Those were some typical street-level pics. For something extraordinary, you need to go a bit higher....to the mountain-top just across.
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| ....which involves hiking on that very thin line, all the way to the end. |
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| ....but you get this jaw-dropping view. I wish I had a 21mm lens |
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| Iruya: A well hidden remote village. Buses get there once a day. |
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| Iruya is built exactly at the intersection of two canyons |
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| homework time :) |
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| way back to Humahuaca @ 6am |
Must hostels:
- Buritto Hostel in Tilcara
- Milmahuasi hostel in Iruya
Next, heading on a bit up north, to La Quiaca, the last Argentinian town before getting to Bolivia.
Just 1km from the border :))
