Learning the Huilloc Community Way of Life
Anyone who has been in Ollantaytambo or Cusco has probably seen someone from the Huilloc community. Their colorful dresses are hard to ignore. Many tourists snap a picture or watch them as they pass...
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Cusco: Cultural Insight at the Choquekillka Parade
Cusco breathes tradition. While walking the streets you see women in traditional attire carrying posessions or their kids with a “manta” (squared woven cloth). You hear andean music coming from restaurants. And if you...
Traveling to Argentina: Some Logistical Considerations
Argentina, the second biggest country in South America and the eight largest in the world is usually known for its progressive politics, its diverse capital – Buenos Aires, its tasty grilled meats, and the...
Argentinian Patagonia: A Small Piece of Heaven
We flew into Bariloche to kick off our one-month Patagonia road trip. Although we spent much of our time and energy on the Chilean side of Patagonia, in Argentina we enjoyed a peaceful, almost...
Bariloche to La Caleta Tortel: A One-month Patagonia Road Trip Itinerary
Our trip to Patagonia was a bit spontaneous, which was probably part of the reason we were so amazed with everything we experienced. Our initial “plan” was to rent a car in Bariloche in...
Carretera Austral: On the Heels of Autumn
By many accounts, Carretera Austral (aka Route 7) is one of the most beautiful scenic routes in the world, and we can attest that it is one of the most beautiful road-trips we have...
Salta: Valleys, Vineyards, and Beautiful Drives
Salta is located in the northwest of Argentina and exhibits a variety of climates and landscapes. We spent about a week in the province of Salta as part of our 16-day road trip in...
Cafayate to Cachi via Route 40
After spending a couple of days in Cafayate, a cute town in a wine region, our plan was to go to Tafí del Valle, a town about 150km south of Cafayate. The region around...
Jujuy: A Province of Contrasts
Jujuy province, in the north-west of Argentina, has a broad mix of altitudes and landscapes and a vast history of resistance to invasions, first from the Inca empire and later from the Spaniards. This...
Salta to Cafayate via Route 68
Often we describe the places we’ve been rather than the path that took us there. The road between Salta and Cafayate is one of those paths that brought to mind cliches about life existing...