My hostel in Salta was located only five blocks from a large central park – but there are parks spread all throughout Salta, so during my stroll I would see several more! This one, though, was complemented not only with statuary but with pigeons! It was delightful to see the young boy enjoying the pigeonsmore …
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Salta is the largest city in northern Argentina and a jumping off point for many tours to the rest of the northern areas. To get a sense of the size of Salta, I hiked the gondola hill called Cerro San Bernardo. It’s base park that presented the staircase to the top was only about 1/4more …
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If Cafayate isn’t enough to please you with its lush green vineyards, artisan wineries, stunning museums, gorgeous shops and colorful markets …take a wander up famous Route 68! I mean … TRULY! It is beyond words! Our 5 hour van tour departed in mid-afternoon from Cafayate with our first stop being at the canyon calledmore …
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The bus ride from Amaicha del Valle north to Cafayate was stunningly beautiful! We passed by many vineyards! The wines of this region are known throughout the world due to this area’s high elevation, low humidity, and hot summers/cold winters which support certain types of grapes that make distinct flavors! The bus terminal was atmore …
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It took less than an hour on the paved road from Amaiche del Valle with my hitched ride given by a respectable retired Police officer to reach the turn off to the Ruines de Quilmes. He dropped me at the road to the ruins – from there it was gravel for five kilometers. About threemore …
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