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San Antonio de los Cobres

Small boy drinking coca cola in San Antonio de los Cobres


Salinas Grandes

In the border zone of the Argentine provinces of Jujuy and Salta, there is an exposed surface of over 12,000 hectares of salt, called Salinas Grandes.

An exposed surface of over 12,000 hectares of salt.


On our way to Cafayate

The Calchaquí Valley is an area in the northwestern region of Argentina which crosses the provinces of Catamarca, Tucumán and Salta. It is best known for its contrast of colours and its unique geography that ranges from the mountain desert to the subtropical forest.

Calchaquí Valley


San Antonio de los Cobres

From Wikipedia:

San Antonio de los Cobres is a small town of population 4,274 in northwestern Argentina. It is the capital of the Los Andes Department of the Salta Province. The town is known for its high elevation of approximately 3,750 meters (12,300 feet) above sea level, being one of the highest elevations of any city or town in Argentina. It is located approximately 160 kilometers (100 miles) from the city of Salta and 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles) from Buenos Aires. The town is also a stop along the famous train line, the Tren de las Nubes (Train of the Clouds).

San Antonio de los Cobres