A 1,300 km from Buenos Aires tourism is doing the first tests.

A 1,300 km from Buenos Aires, in the regions of the Northwest, tourism is making its first trial and is almost exclusively powered by Argentines, who wander from the troubled tribal roots and their Andean nation.

Vertically above the Tropic of Capricorn, there are places like Cafayate, with its spectacular quebrada dug by the waters, or Purmamarca, with the Cerro de los Siete Colores that seems a work of pop art, which can happen to meet some coaches portenos, residents of the capital, on vacation.



The quasi desert landscape offers endless color palette and textures that change as you move from the initial 1500 meters height to 4,700. The trail can be done in a day by car or on a guided tour that will explain the development of the area millions of years ago.
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Among the highest peaks are displayed the Inca Huasi of 6,640 meters, which is the first of six thousand, the Pissis which reaches 6882 meters and the Ojo del Salado, with its 6864 meters is the highest active volcano.

Scattered on the horizon also joined the Walter Penk, Birth and Aguas Calientes. Volcanoes, in ancient times, were considered sacred places, shrines high.
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Just 50 km you can stay in one of the charming villages of Catamarca, which are characterized by the hospitality of its people. Constitute the gateway to discover the treasures hidden in the Seismiles.

One option is Tinogasta; the other Fiambala, famous for its fine wines, for their thermal and because it houses the Museum of Man, with mummies of more than 500 years.

In the bowels of Galán volcano, you are the lagoon Diamante, a sparkling lake and enigmatic composition.
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