Introduction to Humahuaca +/- Humahuaca is a quiet little town of adobe houses along a the Rio Grande river in the Quebrada de Humahuaca (quebrada means canyon in Spanish). Despite a recent surge in tourism, the town maintains its small town “Andean” feel. Climate: You really start to feel the altitude here – almost 3,000
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Introduction to La Rioja +/- La Rioja is the capital and largest city of the province with the same name. Along with neighboring province of Catamarca this area is sometimes bypassed by travelers due to its out-of-the-way location. But those who take the time to visit will surely not be dissapointed. Where to stay in
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Tafí Viejo A town 15kms to the north of the capital, Tafi Viejo (Not to be confused with Tafi Del Valle ) is a quaint little town with an attractive downtown and some interesting hiking trails nearby. Tafi is the world’s largest exporter of lemons. In June of every year a Lemon Festival is held.
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First time in Purmamarca +/- Known primarily for its backdrop of the Cerro de los Siete Colores (mountain of Seven Colors), Purmamarca is a quaint Andean village close to the cities of Salta and Jujuy. It is also on the road to the Salinas Grandes a 12,000 hectare salt flat 70kms from the village. Where
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First Time in Santiago del Estero +/- Santiago Del Estero or just plain Santiago as it is more commonly known, is the capital and largest city of the province with the same name. While the province does not offer much of interest to travelers, the city gone go through a bit of a makeover lately
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