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Argentina’s Northwest Around Cafayate & Cachi

 

La Quebrada de Cafayate - A magic display of colours, dark red or pinkish hills and whitish cliffs with brown tops are often twisted into bizarre formations

La Quebrada de Cafayate – A magic display of colours, dark red or pinkish hills and whitish cliffs with brown tops are often twisted into bizarre formations

Cafayate is a popular resort town thanks to its scenic surroundings and the pleasant climate during the summer months. The main attraction is Quebrada de Cafayate, a canyon cut in the arid zone by rivers descending down from the Andes. What make the canyon so spectacular are the many colours of the different sedimentary layers and the bizarre rock formations. Continue Reading →