South America 2019-2023
unknown length - solo travel - Suzuki DR650

Selected region: Argentina

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Jul 1, 2022  —   Argentina
Salta is the capital of the Salta Province in northwestern Argentina. The city, nicknamed Salta la Linda (Salta, the beautiful), is known to have preserved...
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Jun 28, 2022  —   Argentina
The Cuesta del Obispo is a portion of the road between Cachi and Salta with a length of about 20 kilometres. It peaks near the Piedra del Molino at an...
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Jun 26, 2022  —   Argentina
After leaving Los Cardones Park, on the way to Cachi, this mirador offers nice views on the mountains. Cachi is a pretty village in the Valles Calchaquíes...
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Jun 24, 2022  —   Argentina
Los Cardones National Park, near the towns of Cachi and Payogasta, was created in 1996 to protect various biomes located at altitudes between 2,600 and...
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Jun 23, 2022  —   Argentina
The small village of Seclantás is within the Valles Calchaquíes along Ruta 40. Its population is only around 300 people. This road takes its name from...
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Jun 22, 2022  —   Argentina
I leave Angastaco and I continue driving on Ruta 40 in the direction of Molinos. I reach the small village of Molinos around noon. Once there, I notice...
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Jun 21, 2022  —   Argentina
Ruta 40 from Cafayate to Molinos is a real treat for the eyes. The landscapes are fantastic and every time one thinks he has seen the best, he is wrong...
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Jun 19, 2022  —   Argentina
Cafayate is a small town in the Valles Calchaquíes whose region is famous for the quality of its wine. The most well-known wine is the torrontés, a...
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Jun 17, 2022  —   Argentina
Quebrada de las Conchas, also known under the name Quebrada de Cafayate is a magnificent canyon located in the Valles Calchaquíes near Cafayate. The...
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Jun 16, 2022  —   Argentina
The ruins of Quilmes, also called the Sacred City of the Quilmes, is located at the foot of the Cerro Alto del Rey some 60 kilometres south of Cafayate...
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Jun 15, 2022  —   Argentina
The Pachamama Museum in Amaicha del Valle is an interesting curiosity located on the way between Tafi del Valle and Cafayate. The museum offers four rooms...
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Jun 12, 2022  —   Argentina
The road from San Miguel de Tucumán goes through the spectacular gorge of the Los Sosas River. It sneaks it way along the river through a dense subtropical...
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Jun 11, 2022  —   Argentina
A few kilometres after the city of Andalgalá, I drive to the mountains via the Cuesta la Chilca. The word cuesta can be translated as 'slope' 'hill'...
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Jun 9, 2022  —   Argentina
One of the attractions of the region is los Termas de Hualfín. It is a very basic place surrounded by fantastic scenery. On the site, it is possible...
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Jun 8, 2022  —   Argentina
Small trip from Villa Vil to the Laguna Blanca in the reserve of the same name. This reserve became a biosphere reserve in 1982. It protects several brackish...
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Jun 7, 2022  —   Argentina
With the family where I stayed during my time in Villa Vil, I had the opportunity to learn about making bread in a traditional oven. Before the pandemic...
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Jun 6, 2022  —   Argentina
Villa Vil is a small village of about 500 people in the province of Catamarca. It is the ideal base for a trek to see Los Castillos, a spectacular rock...
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Jun 4, 2022  —   Argentina
The town of Tinogasta is quite forgettable, but to the north, there are some old adobe (mud brick hardened in the sun) buildings worth a visit. The Oratorio...
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Jun 1, 2022  —   Argentina
Here are some photos of interesting sites along the way. The archeological site of Hualco dates from around DC 700 to 1000. It predates the arrival of...
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May 31, 2022  —   Argentina
From the town of Famatina, 35 km north of Chilecito, a trail leads to the Mejicana Mine (station 9). The mine's entrance is located there, at an altitude...
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May 30, 2022  —   Argentina
Chilecito, at the foot of the Sierra Famatina with its peaks over 6000 metres, is an old mining town with an abandoned cableway linking the city to the...
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May 25, 2022  —   Argentina
Talampaya is another spectacular park next to Ischigualasto Park. The main appeal of the place is the Talampaya Canyon with its vertical walls nearly...
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May 23, 2022  —   Argentina
The Ischigualasto Park, also known as Valle de la Luna (Valley of the Moon), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year 2000. It contains a variety...
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May 18, 2022  —   Argentina
In Barreal, I met again my Argentinian friends Christian and Silvina. It was Silvina birthday on that beautiful autumn day, and we lunched together on...
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May 16, 2022  —   Argentina
The El Leoncito Park offers magnificent mountain landscapes in a semi desertic environment. There are a few nice treks available, and two observatories...
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May 12, 2022  —   Argentina
From Uspallata, the road to Chile leads to the Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, a mountain pass linking Argentina and Chile. The old road climbs to...
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May 11, 2022  —   Argentina
The name is quite simple and means the 'hill with seven colours.' A trail that goes to Mendoza. I drove the first half of it to enjoy the scenery. The...
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May 10, 2022  —   Argentina
The road crossing the Villavicencio private reserve is an ancient way that linked Buenos Aires to Santiago de Chile during the colonial days. The Hotel...
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May 8, 2022  —   Argentina
In the middle of nowhere, this huge Christo Rey appears on a hill. From the statue, the view on the plain and the Andes mountains is fantastic...
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May 6, 2022  —   Argentina
Construction of the Potrerillos Reservoir was finished in 2002 in order to provide hydroelectric power to Mendoza. It is located in the beautiful foothills...
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May 4, 2022  —   Argentina
The tiny village of Manzano Histórico, located at the foot of the Andes Mountains, protects fantastic scenery and rivers with pure water. It also has...
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May 1, 2022  —   Argentina
First travel day after the pandemic. I visit the Reserva natural y cultural Bosques Telteca, also known under the name Altos Limpios. The reserva protects...
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Apr 20, 2022  —   Argentina
Finally, it's time to travel again! After 2 years, 2 months, and 21 days, I once more set foot in South America in order to continue my trip that began...