| by Aracely on July 27th, 2010 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day
During our exploration of Northern Argentina we visited Salinas Grande. These are not the largest Salt Flats in South America but beautiful none the less. This main highway runs right through the Salt Flats providing excellent panoramic views.
Road Through Salinas Grande In Northern Argentina
| by Aracely on July 26th, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day
We took a 3-day trek with Condortrekkers, a non-profit tour organization based out of Sucre, Bolivia. Our trek consisted of walking along an Inca Trail, exploring Maragua Crater and touching Dinosaur Footprints. These footprints 64 million year old fossils were left in the bottom of a lake bed and preserved with sediment.
Dinosaur Footprints Near Sucre, Bolivia
| by Aracely on July 25th, 2010 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day
On the bus ride from Calafate, Argentina to the Perito Moreno Glacier, our driver pulled over just outside Calafate so we could take some pictures of the beautiful pink flamingos in a lake. Flamingos can be be found throughout much of South America and it’s best to have a telephoto lens when trying to capture them up close.
Pink Flamingos On A Lake In Patagonia, Argentina
| by Aracely on July 24th, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day
This young boy and his Donkey passed by while we were taking a snack and water break during our hike at Isla del Sol in Lake Titicaca. The boy took interest in us and stopped just beside us to see what we were up to. I engaged him in conversation and offered him Pringles in exchange for a picture, he agreed.
A Boy And His Donkey At Isla del Sol, Bolivia
| by Aracely on July 23rd, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day
During our Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, mules carried most of the loads. Mules are used throughout the Andes Mountains in South America due to their strength, stamina, long life and they are sure-footed. Horses can be found too, but typically only carrying people short distances.
Mule Carrying Load During Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
| by Aracely on July 22nd, 2010 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day
Llamas, alpacas and vicunas roam Northern Chile’s Altiplano. Most of them are domesticated, except vicunas, which remain wild and often a protected species. These animals produce incredible wool fabrics, especially the vicuna. While traveling in South America, you might also want to taste llama or alpaca steak.
Llamas & Alpacas Crossing The Road in Chile
| by Aracely on July 21st, 2010 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day
We knew ArmadillosT were in the US specifically Texas, but we didn’t know they were in South American, this one we found in Argentina. This critter walked across the parking lot in Punta Norte quiet casually after we watched sea lions all day. It seemed to be comfortable around many cars and people.
Armadillo Walks By While We Are in the Parking Lot in Punta Norte Argentina
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