Northwest provinces feature traces of pre-Columbian cultures, mingled with ruins of natives’ villages, as well as forts and constructions dating back to the time of the Conquest and Colonization.
Time seems to stand still in the high plateau of the Puna, a land full of mountain ranges, steep mountain paths, and gorges. Villages have been built in the small valleys. Multi-coloured and monochromatic hills covered with huge cactuses on the slopes surround the village.
This region offers landscapes full of contrast for tourists to enjoy, from the high peaks to the plains, the salt pans, and the subtropical rain forests, where Latin American culture took root.
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A condor flies over the arid land of the “altiplano”. The sun, firm, warms the shapes of the red mountains while a “quena” (Indian reed flute) sings in the distance.
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Jujuy |
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Colorful mountains, jungles, towns with stone streets, and celebrations of the Mother Earth attract people to see the magical province of Jujuy. |
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Salta |
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It is one of Argentina´s most beautiful destinations. In fact, it implies an invitation for visitors to tour around its forests, fertil valleys and naked landscapes, and to mingle with its people in charming towns where ancestral traditions still survive. |
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Tucumán |
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It is the cradle of some of the greatest names in folklore. The smallest province in Argentina, it has a lot of native and colonial archeological sites, as well as plenty of traditional holidays. |
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Catamarca |
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With all of its many olive trees and minerals, Catamarca’s astounding landscapes and beautiful handicrafts are worth seeing. A huge variety of religious and pagan celebrations are held in this Argentine province. |
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Santiago del Estero |
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Santiago del Estero is the oldest city funded by the Spanish colonizers and is called "Mother of Cities". Its history is captured by myths and legends that made the province on of the strongest centers o cultural and religious tourism of the country.ince on of the strongest centers. |
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