Travel with us to the Northwest of Argentina! Discover Cafayate, Cachi, Salta, Jujuy, Tilcara and all the different llamas!

Budget Backpacking in South America
The fascination of the great outdoors. The call of the wild. That deep resounding drone that attracts us like a magnet.
And the thoughts that come along nature walks. The daydreaming, the reflection, the inspiration. The feeling of being small – no: the knowledge that we are small in the great scheme of life.
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Even city animals need their gasp of oxygen from time to time. An empty head for a clean soul and a healthy mind. A resetting from the upsetting, in a pure setting. You don’t have to go hiking, trekking, wild camping, climbing or breaking your leg. Spending a day in beautiful natural surroundings doesn’t have to be difficult or demanding. A simple day outdoor will often do the trick.
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We literally fell in love with some parts of our world, and we want to share them with you. So let us tell you about the popular and less popular natural places in South America. And let yourself inspire to enjoy crystal clear lakes, beaches with palm trees, thick forests, all types of waterfalls and lung-opening hikes!
In the end, you realise there’s so much to a country than its cities. It gives a new perspective. It makes the world even bigger, more diverse and more colourful.
Travel with us to the Northwest of Argentina! Discover Cafayate, Cachi, Salta, Jujuy, Tilcara and all the different llamas!
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