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Glaciers National Park

Travel Photo of the Day: Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciers National Park

By on August 12, 2011 ]

One of the greatest glaciers we visited in Patagonia was Perito Moreno Glacier in Glaciers National Park near El Calafate, Argentina.  Boats allow you to get up close and gain a better perspective of the glacier’s size and structure.  Large crevasses reach deep into the ice field, but continually fall off as the glacier slowly slides.  The [...]

Waterfall

Iguazu Falls in Pictures

By on April 1, 2011 ]

Iguazu Falls is nestled between the Northeast corner of Argentina and Southwest Brazil.  People often say that a picture is worth a thousand words, but no photo or Photo Essay (even one from yours truly) can do this magical place justice. These waterfalls must be experienced.

Maipu Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza Argentina Wine Pictures

By on January 14, 2011 ]

One of the most popular wine regions to visit in Mendoza, Argentina is Maipu.  Maipu is easily accessible from Mendoza by local bus or your own transportation.  The entire Mendoza wine region is most known throughout the world for it’s Malbec wines.  Experience the thin skinned grapes in a variety of vineyards serving the intense [...]

Cachi Argentina

Photo of the Day: Peppers Drying In The Salta Sun

By on December 17, 2010 ]
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Photo of the Day: Salt Flats In Black And White

By on September 8, 2010 ]

During our exploration of Northern Argentina we visited Salinas Grandes. These are the largest Salt Flats in Argentina. After driving out into the middle of the flats you get an amazing panoramic view of the area. The contrast in colors between the blinding white salt and the rich blue sky is incredible and best captured [...]

Photo of the Day: Mountains in Jujuy Province of Argentina

Photo of the Day: Mountains in Jujuy Province of Argentina

By on September 6, 2010 ]

These colorful mountains rest in the Jujuy province of Northwest Argentina which borders Chile and Bolivia. As part of our tour from Salta, we visited several towns in Jujuy, including Purmamarca. Purmamarca is most famous for it’s Hill of Seven Colors (Cerro de los Siete Colores), which describes the mountains surrounding the town that glow [...]

Photo of the Day: Rock Formations in Northwest Argentina

Photo of the Day: Rock Formations in Northwest Argentina

By on September 5, 2010 ]

Northern Argentina, the region of Salta, has an unlimited number of naturally formed landscapes perfect for site seeing. If you are looking for things to do in Cafayate or Salta, rent a car. It’s the best way to explore these rock formations, salt flats, small villages, wineries and more.

Photo of the Day: Mountains at Dusk in Northwest Argentina

Photo of the Day: Mountains at Dusk in Northwest Argentina

By on September 3, 2010 ]

Northern Argentina is the less traveled, but much to share region surrounding the province of Salta.  We explored this region by renting a vehicle for 7 days, beginning southwest to the city of Salta.  On the drive from Cachi to Cafayate, the sun was settling and we took this beautiful photo of a blanket of [...]