Two Backpackers

Photo of the Day: Salt Flats In Black And White

| by Aracely on September 8th, 2010 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day

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

| by Aracely on September 6th, 2010 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

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: Rock Formations in Northwest Argentina

| by Aracely on September 5th, 2010 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day

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.

Rock Formations Near Cafayate, Argentina

Photo of the Day: Mountains at Dusk in Northwest Argentina

| by Aracely on September 3rd, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

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 white clouds being held back by glowing red mountains with the moon already shining.

Red Mountains at Dusk in Near Cafayate, Argentina

Photo of the Day: Yellow Daisy in Northwest Argentina

| by Aracely on September 2nd, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

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.  Unexpectedly, we followed a typical festival sign that had us driving off onto a dirt and gravel road for several kilometers.  We arrived to a gaucho harvest festival, where children and adults displayed traditional gaucho dancing while serving some typical pampas food.

Yellow Daisy Against Northwest Argentina Pampas and Mountains

Photo of the Day: Gaucho Festival in Northwest Argentina

| by Aracely on September 1st, 2010 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

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.  Unexpectedly, we followed a typical festival sign that had us driving off onto a dirt and gravel road for several kilometers.  We arrived to a gaucho harvest festival, where children and adults displayed traditional gaucho dancing while serving some typical pampas food.

Locals Dancing at the Gaucho Festival in Northwest Argentina

Photo of the Day: Iguazú Waterfalls in Argentina

| by Aracely on August 31st, 2010 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day

The Iguazú National Park is a national park of Argentina, located in the Iguazú Department, in the north of the province of Misiones, Argentine Mesopotamia. It has an area of 550 km2 (212 sq mi). The park was created in 1934 and it contains one of the greatest natural beauties of Argentina, the Iguazu Falls, surrounded by the subtropical jungle. Across the Iguazu River lies its Brazilian counterpart (Iguaçu National Park). Both sites were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, in 1984 and 1986. – Wikipedia

Cataratas del Iguazú are waterfalls of the Iguazu River located on the border of the Brazilian state of Paraná and the Argentine province of Misiones. The falls divide the river into the upper and lower Iguazu. The Iguazu River starts at the city of Curitiba and runs for the most part of the course entirely in brazilian territory, and in a little part at the end bordering Brazil and Argentina. – Wikipedia
See photos from the Brazil side.

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