It has been a fanatastic, but intense road trip so far, so it is time to chill out for a few days and sample some of the fantastic wines, cheeses and food in for which the area is famous.
Category Archives: SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina Roadtrip – Cachi
After a leisurely breakfast in the local panaderia we leave Chicoana and head off to Cachi. Although much shorter than yesterday’s, this drive was even more scenic.
Argentina Road Trip – Chicoana and Guachito Gil
Chicoana is THE centre for Rodeo competitions in Argentina. We passed quite a few Gauchos on our way in on the very long drive from San Antonio de Los Cobres and more were hanging out in main plaza all dressed in their gaucho uniform of baggy trousers and flowing white or red shirts.
Argentina Road Trip – Salinas Grande
The Salinas Grande is huge! 525 square kilometres of salt encrusted lake some 3500 metres above sea level. An impressive sight to put it mildly.
Argentina Road Trip – Huamhuaca and Purmamarca
Northwest Argentina has some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes in South America? Today is the first day of our ten day road trip around this beautiful region.
The Whales of the Pensinsula Valdes
After a long overnight bus trip we arrive in Puerto Madryn, a small and very pleasant town which is the gateway to the isolated and desolate but magnificent Peninsula Valdes.
Accidental Nomads 