I took a few field trips around the region... totally worth it!  The sights were amazing, the food was great, and me, Graham and Bogo had quite a few adventures (some I never wish to relive, the rest... amazing).

Tilcara

I set out for a two day trip to Tilcara with the girls I met in Salta.  Tilcara is a tiny little village in the northern province of Jujuy (right above the province of Salta).  The town is located at 2,465m above sea level, in the middle of one of the hills... which provided for great views of the surrounding mountains.  At night, everyone goes out to the "Peñas" which are outdoor areas where local bands play music (even the regional salteña music) and everyone dances the traditional folk dances (I even picked up a few steps - it was great fun).

Valles Calchies

This route took us through the valleys south of the city of Salta, where I think we got climbing and jumping out of our system... at least for a while.

Bungee Jumping

Garganta del Diablo

This means "throat of the devil," it is a natural cut into part of the mountainside.  We climbed into it, and then up its' walls, and the views were breathtaking, not to mention colorful.  Pay attention to the little white specs in some of the pictures: me and Bogo climbed up different sides and took pictures - we look tiny!

Los Castillos

Named "The Castles" because of the pillar-like nature of the rock.  We climbed down towards the rocks and crossed the river, on to (oops) the private property surrounding the formations.

Other sights along the way

Northern Circuit (Jujuy)

Me and Bogo took the advice of a tour map, and decided to view the northern circuit which went up into the province of Jujuy. 

Quebrada del Toro

This is the path that the "tren a las nubes" follows, it wasn't working, however, while we were in the north.

Las Salinas and Surroundings

Las salinas is a large salt flat, the white goes as far as the eye can see.  All the area around it consists of dessert and sand, we even encountered a sand storm and some llamas. 

Moñtanas de Jujuy

Finally, we passed by the famous Cerro de Siete Colores, the hill with seven colors.