After more than expected extended our stay in Chacras Coria, and we are spruced in great shape with a camper like new (well ... almost) ready to head back to the Northwest Argentine , the last region of this vast country that we visited. The
northwest Argentina is very different from the rest of the country with its fascinating landscapes and culture of India. It is closer to Bolivia than in Buenos Aires at any point of view. From Mendoza to Salta for three weeks we have seen a lot of different things from each other. ..
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north of Mendoza, is the Sanctuary of La Difunta Correa. Although not recognized by the Vatican is a bit the "Lourdes of South America. Correa went in search of her lover with her baby in her arms a few days later they found her dead, but his baby still suckling at her breast ... Since, people come to ask for, healing, but also protection. So this is a sacred place for all South American truckers, who make thousands of their license plate. The result is very surprising. To join the
Park "Ischigualasto" best known as the "Valle de la Luna" (a little easier to pronounce ...), we pass under the sweltering heat and a long beautiful road called "Valley Fertile with its giant cacti. In this beautiful park, a golf.JPG)
s 40 km allows us to travel a valley desert rock formations and colors really incredible. The nearby park, the canyon Talampaya is equally spectacular, with its landscape of red earth ...
We then pause "forced" to Villa Union, a small village because of heavy rain the night off all roads around. And here, once again by chance we find Armelle and Francis, as we caught these decidedly Basque ... then ...! Hesitant at first, but following their advice, then we take the Cuesta de Miranda , a beautiful mountain trail where we face for the first time at river crossings not necessarily engaging ... it will be just the beginning ...
We follow again the Ruta 40, sacred road that begins in Rio Gallegos in the extreme south of Argentina and ending almost in Bolivia, and crossed desert landscapes and friendly small town nestled at the foot of the Andes ... Chilecito, London (where we visit one of the few Inca sites Argentine), Belen, Santa Maria del Valle Amaicha (city the sun shines 360 days a year!) ... These villages look a little with their central place always very pleasant, although shady and worship at the "nap". Between 13h and 18 hours not a cat in the streets, everything is closed ... and these places become the preferred playground of Antony who can go in all directions with his little car. Before
Cafayate, we stop at the ruins of Quilmes . In a kind of natural amphitheater, the Indians built Calchaquies leu.JPG)
r city floor, from the valley into the hillside and amount. They were expelled by the Spaniards, despite strong resistance ... The site has really much, lost amid fields of cactus.
Cafayate another village nice lies along the Quebrada (canyon) of the same name valley to the red soil, vegetation and rare magnificent natural sculptures.
Cafayate is famous for its wines and wineries in the beautiful colonial style, always with the Andes in
snow at the bottom ... Not knowing what winery visit, we thought of Mary and therefore chose to visit the Bodega Etchart recently acquired by Pernod Ricard ...! Huge property of 3000 hectares which produces excellent white wines.
Contact Salta, we take the first track (that again!) 150 km, through the "valleys Calchaquies . The names of Indians who lived there, was one of the main routes to Chile and the Andean Bolivia. Very nice track (who wins!), This route, which is actually a portion of the damn Ruta 40, takes us through pretty little villages where life is good ... Special mention for Molinos and Cachi .
Finally, the road from Cachi to Salta we reserved a scare ... after traveling 80 km of road (80 km or more turns),
mounted a collar 3400 meters, the road is cut off abruptly, giving way to a river ...
We hesitate to turn back before the premises (by car) we explain how to pass this portion, at first gently but well above the left .... and indeed the camper was quiet at first and many left, and its occupants relieved, took their way ....
northwest Argentina is very different from the rest of the country with its fascinating landscapes and culture of India. It is closer to Bolivia than in Buenos Aires at any point of view. From Mendoza to Salta for three weeks we have seen a lot of different things from each other. ..
A 200 km
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north of Mendoza, is the Sanctuary of La Difunta Correa. Although not recognized by the Vatican is a bit the "Lourdes of South America. Correa went in search of her lover with her baby in her arms a few days later they found her dead, but his baby still suckling at her breast ... Since, people come to ask for, healing, but also protection. So this is a sacred place for all South American truckers, who make thousands of their license plate. The result is very surprising. To join the Park "Ischigualasto" best known as the "Valle de la Luna" (a little easier to pronounce ...), we pass under the sweltering heat and a long beautiful road called "Valley Fertile with its giant cacti. In this beautiful park, a golf
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s 40 km allows us to travel a valley desert rock formations and colors really incredible. The nearby park, the canyon Talampaya is equally spectacular, with its landscape of red earth ... We then pause "forced" to Villa Union, a small village because of heavy rain the night off all roads around. And here, once again by chance we find Armelle and Francis, as we caught these decidedly Basque ... then ...! Hesitant at first, but following their advice, then we take the Cuesta de Miranda , a beautiful mountain trail where we face for the first time at river crossings not necessarily engaging ... it will be just the beginning ...
We follow again the Ruta 40, sacred road that begins in Rio Gallegos in the extreme south of Argentina and ending almost in Bolivia, and crossed desert landscapes and friendly small town nestled at the foot of the Andes ... Chilecito, London (where we visit one of the few Inca sites Argentine), Belen, Santa Maria del Valle Amaicha (city the sun shines 360 days a year!) ... These villages look a little with their central place always very pleasant, although shady and worship at the "nap". Between 13h and 18 hours not a cat in the streets, everything is closed ... and these places become the preferred playground of Antony who can go in all directions with his little car. Before
Cafayate, we stop at the ruins of Quilmes . In a kind of natural amphitheater, the Indians built Calchaquies leu
.JPG)
r city floor, from the valley into the hillside and amount. They were expelled by the Spaniards, despite strong resistance ... The site has really much, lost amid fields of cactus. Cafayate another village nice lies along the Quebrada (canyon) of the same name valley to the red soil, vegetation and rare magnificent natural sculptures.
Cafayate is famous for its wines and wineries in the beautiful colonial style, always with the Andes in
snow at the bottom ... Not knowing what winery visit, we thought of Mary and therefore chose to visit the Bodega Etchart recently acquired by Pernod Ricard ...! Huge property of 3000 hectares which produces excellent white wines. Contact Salta, we take the first track (that again!) 150 km, through the "valleys Calchaquies . The names of Indians who lived there, was one of the main routes to Chile and the Andean Bolivia. Very nice track (who wins!), This route, which is actually a portion of the damn Ruta 40, takes us through pretty little villages where life is good ... Special mention for Molinos and Cachi .
Finally, the road from Cachi to Salta we reserved a scare ... after traveling 80 km of road (80 km or more turns),
mounted a collar 3400 meters, the road is cut off abruptly, giving way to a river ... We hesitate to turn back before the premises (by car) we explain how to pass this portion, at first gently but well above the left .... and indeed the camper was quiet at first and many left, and its occupants relieved, took their way ....
Arriving in Salta , we spend quality time at the campsite where new 
s find again and Armelle Francis (probably not the last!) And another French couple renamed Jules and Jim (the name of their camper and their scooter). Antoine strenna his new bike in the huge empty pool of the campsite and find new friends ...
s find again and Armelle Francis (probably not the last!) And another French couple renamed Jules and Jim (the name of their camper and their scooter). Antoine strenna his new bike in the huge empty pool of the campsite and find new friends ... Salta is a very nice city with its magnificent colonial buildings up to , streets and bustling markets. Important final step before finally leaving Argentina (finally!)
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