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GentleSpirit Says: Throughout northern Argentina you will notice the large cactus growing. Apparently when the plant dies it is dried and makes great wood as in this picture. This was a fairly large example of its use, most of the time I saw it used in trim for houses, and smaller furniture....
barryg23 Says: One of the best known symbols of Purmamarca is the ancient Algorrobo tree, which stands in the grounds of the church, on the main square.Purmamarca was founded in 1594, making it one of the earliest towns in Argentina, but the Algorrobo tree has been around far longer, with...
barryg23 Says: The busiest part of Purmamarca is the main square, where you can find cafes, a couple of restaurants, a small market and plenty of locals relaxing in the shade. The pictures accompanying this tip were taken during the siesta, when the market was closed and the strong sun...
barryg23 Says: Purmamarca's small, simple church is beautiful. It's brilliant white colour contrasts with the colour of the town and the mountains behind. The church is situated on one corner of the main square, and is one of the oldest buildings in the town, dating from 1648. Though it...
barryg23 Says: The Paseo de los Colorades is a 3km walk around the Seven-Coloured Mountain. Surprisingly, it doesn't give great views of this mountain, which is better seen from afar, but it does offer excellent views of the nearby peaks and the surrounding region, one of the most...
barryg23 Says: The biggest attraction in Purmamarca, and perhaps in the entire Quebrada de Humamarca, is the seven-coloured mountain which overlooks Purmamarca. It's a beautiful sight, best seen by climbing Cerro Verde, a mountain across the road from the village. An easy climb leads you...
Walking around the "Cerro de Siete Colores"
anabelsousa Says: This path it can be do it by car or bycicle or just walking.......I think is amazing walking by, you can see seven differents colors, that belong to different ages of the earth... but all that in a majestic silence.... I couldn't stop to take pictures, and I feel a deep...
Comedor el Algarroba: Cheap and Delicious
barryg23 Says: Many places in Purcamarca were advertising meals but every place we tried was either too expensive or not-serving food that day (for some unknown reason). A friendly man on the main square recommended Restaurant Algarroba (named after the 500 year old Algarroba tree beside...
GentleSpirit Says: The restaurant is clearly one of the nicest in town. Spacious in colonial style.This is about one block off the main plaza in town. Emphasis is on Andean cuisine- lamb and llama for meats..potatoes/beans and quinoa. Portions were generous and the food was delicious....
GentleSpirit Says: Twice I tried llama when i was in this part of the country with somewhat different results. Llama that was part of a caserole like dish was delicious, sliced and very nice. Llama served like a steak ended up being less pleasant an experience. The meat itself is tasty but...
Different places.: Folklore night.
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barryg23 Says: Regular buses run between Jujuy and Bolivian border, along Ruta 9, the main road through the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Many of these stop at Purmamarca, which is 3km west of the main road, and 65 km north of Jujuy. We based ourselves in Tilcara for 4 days and took the scenic...
GentleSpirit Says: In the central market on the plaza the vendors all have stalls all selling basically the same thing,,,,a lot of weaving and local crafts. Weaving is an old tradition in this area and the designs and colors can be lively. Bear in mind the brighter colors (ie orange) are much...
GentleSpirit Says: Purmamarca is at 2324 m above sea level. Usually they recommend that you carefully monitor your activity level. You want to limit your exertion and be careful not too eat too much. If you feel very dizzy or lightheaded you can get tea (te de coca) which is made from the coca...
Ale_Argentina Says: You must not forget to go along the los colorados, a long way of gorgeous red hills, even walk a few along it, apreciate that view, dont lose it. It s for me what is important about Purmamarca, the village is as the others.
barryg23 Says: Beyond Purmamarca the road climbs steeply through the remote highlands to the Chilean border pass at Paso de Jama (4230m). Four months after first visiting Purmamarca, we did this journey in reverse, from San Pedro de Atacama in Chile all the way down to Salta, before we...
barryg23 Says: The best views of the seven coloured mountain are from lookouts on the hill across the road from the town. The only map we had of Purmamarca was the one given to us by the man who hired us the bikes, and he calls this hill Cerro Verde, so I'll do likewise. A fairly obvious...
Road 52 : the Salinas Grandes : details
ptitetoile Says: The salt deposits come from the evaporation of an interior sea or lake, under the effect of the drought. The water lies under a thin (about 10 cm) "crust" of salt!!! The activity of the operator of the "salinas" is more important in winter, since in summer, rains regain the...
ptitetoile Says: The show of the Salinas Grandes is fabulous! A giant white surface (12.000ha) with an very far horizont and mountains in the background ! The feeling of immensity is so intense! And the sun which has cracked some angular forms on the ground covered by salt is really...
Road 52 after Purmamarca : Cuesta de Lipán
ptitetoile Says: The road 52 in the Purmamarca valley is give you the opportunity to see all the wonderful colors of the valley that are not only in the village itself : a variety of yellow/purple hills, red cliffs... And then the road climb up (a lot of zigzag) to the top of the Cuesta de...
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The walk above the hills is really great...unless you are afraid of the height because as you can see, the path can be quite narrow ;-)
Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to Argentina later in the year and will be flying into Salta and out of La Roija with 12 days...
A: If you want to visit Jujuy: From Salta city, you can take the Balut Bus up to the city of Humahuaca (staying 2 days is enough). Then you can take the bus to Iruya (1 or...
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Purmamarca : the village of the 7 colors mountain
In Quechua language Purmamarca means "town of the lion" and in Aimara language means "town of virginal earth". Pumamarca (2275 metres) is a very small village whose buildings were built in the XVII...
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Purmamarca and the seven coloured mountain
Purmamarca is a small village along the Quebrada de Humahuaca in north west Argentina. It's famous for its location below the striking and beautiful Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven Coloured...
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Purmamarca is a village located at the foot of the Cerro de Siete Colores, a wonderful hill with these amazing colors. To see the hill in the early morning sun is magical. This is a totally Andean...
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Peaceful and colorful Purmamarca
This little town is one of the most beatiful ones in the norhtern Argentina. I was lucky of being there on sunday, when they do a popular fair in the main square... Respirar el aire de Purmamarca y......
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