South America

Ruta 52 as it comes down to Salinas Grandes (taken around 12:30 PM) Highlights Visited the fourth largest salt flat in the world. The salt flat is actively mined with thousands of strip pits that is perfect for a nice photographic illusion. There is also a nice sized natural pool that provides acts as a …

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Mt. Fitzroy and its adjacent mountain peaks, El Chalten, Argentina HIghlights Time of Visit:  December 2023 to February 2024 (Split between Argentina, Antarctica and Chile) Argentina is a huge and long country.  WIth its size, comes various landscapes and climates.  Best of all, most of the country seems to be under the tourist radar.  Except …

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Highlights Twenty plus kilometer hike to the lake at the base of of Mount Fitzroy. This hike took over 10 hours to complete including a couple of hours at the lake. Time of Visit: December 2023 Duration of Visit: Day Hike from El Chalten Description Laguna de los Tres is probably the most popular hike …

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The Hornocal “mirador” Highlights Hornocal is a must see destination in the Jujuy Province of Northern Argentina. The multicolored stacked triangular mountain sides are unique and of outstanding beauty. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from community near Tilcara Description Hornocal is a unique and colorful mountain located in the Jujuy …

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Hiking towards pinkish white spires called Las Señoritas Highlights A short guided hike in La Quebrada de Las Señoritas park to see the pinkish and white sandstone spired and red canyon. Time of Visit: January 2024 Duration of Visit: Day trip from Tilcara Description Las Señoritas is another popular tourist destination in the Jujuy Province …

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