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Photo of the Day: Peppers Drying In The Salta Sun

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Peppers Drying In The Sun Near Cachi, Argentina

Photo of the Day: Salt Flats In Black And White

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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 in this black and white photo.

Black & White Photo of Salinas Grandes in Argentina

Photo of the Day: Mountains in Jujuy Province of Argentina

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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 in many colors. A small trail, about 40 minutes long allows you to walk around the town on a elevated route for some spectacular photos.

Colorful Mountain Range During Drive in Jujuy Province of Argentina

Photo of the Day: Salinas Grandes Argentina

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During our exploration of Northern Argentina we visited Salinas Grandes.  These are not the largest Salt Flats in South America, but beautiful none the less.  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.

Salinas Grandes in Argentina

Photo of the Day: Road Through Salinas Grandes Argentina

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During our exploration of Northern Argentina we visited Salinas Grandes. These are the largest Salt Flats in Argentina covering an area of 3,200 mi² (8,290 km²). This main highway runs right through the Salt Flats providing excellent panoramic views.

Road Through Salinas Grande In Northern Argentina

Photo of the Day: Mountain Landscape In Northern Argentina

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This breath taking view is located just north of a small town called Campo Quijano.  From Campo Quijano we raced our rental car to catch a glimpse of the Train of the Clouds (or Tren de las Nubes), a popular tourist attraction in northern Argentina.

Mountain Landscape of Northern Argentina

Photo of the Day: Devil’s Throat In Northern Argentina

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Devil’s Throat is one of the many rock formations that line the road between Salta and Cafayate in Northern Argentina. Garganta Del Diablo is a welcoming stop over on the long drive. We enjoyed the guitar and flute playing of a man making a few dollars while entertaining in the auditorium acoustics of the Devi’s Throat.