The neighbouring cities of Salta and Cordoba, well almost ….as they are 700 km apart! are beautiful colonial cities in the north of Argentina. Salta is found in the foothills of The Andes and is famous for its wine and parrillas. They farm a lot of the Argentinian beef in this area and the gaucho influence is evident, as well as the Spanish colonial influence. Juyuy is next to Salta and offers a totally different perspective of the North of Argentina. While Cordoba is a much bigger city and more industrial than Salta, Juyuy is totally off the beaten track remoteness, Although these 3 destinations are close by, they have their different and individual charms, making the North west of Argentina an excellent part of the country to visit.
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Is the best city to appreciate the Spanish colonial architecture. At the foothills of the Andean mountain range, it is a perfect mixture of Gaucho culture and Spanish history. The wines are excellent, the food is amazing and this can also be the perfect stop- off point if you are planning to cross into Chile or Bolivia in the north.
Cafeyate is a pincipal wine growing region and coloquially known as the "Tuscany" of Argentina". This atmospheric Andean mountain town, cradles high-elevation vineyards that are producing incredible malbec varieties. With a multitude of boutique wine bodegas and the impressive surrounding landscapes, it is hard to not fall in love with Cafayate!
These incredible rock formations form part of the impressive skyline of the Northern part of Argentina. there are numerous hiking trails and horseback riding trips throug this unique valley. Tilcara is a fascinating village, where you can stroll through its streets, enjoy the craft stalls and local food in the main square.
The village of Purmamarca is located at the foot of the 7 Colours Mountain, which can be observed from almost every street in this charming town. In the main square, handicraft stalls are set up, and in the surrounding streets, you can see clothes shops and local handicrafts, typical of the area. The Salinas Grande are close by too!!
The Jujuy province in the North of Argentina is arid and dry and somewhat reminiscent of the wild west. Although it is the next to Salta, it couldn´t be any more different! Its rugged terrain, its strong indigenous culture and traditional pagan rituals, are a world, if not a galaxy, away from Salta´s Colonial-ness. Purmamarca, Tilcara and Humahuaca, are three unmissable towns in Jujuy and the Chañi mountain on the skyline offers some of the best climbing in all of Argentina.
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