The Argentine northern region invites you to enjoy the gentle rhythm of the people that-having renewed their ancient practices- , loudly celebrate carnival and silently make offerings to Mother Earth. Here, you get the chance to experience the dizzying sensation of the adventures of the third millennium. The region blends together sunny days and mountain sceneries as well as sturdy forests and delicate high to staunch cultures and centennial nations, encourages hikers, water sports lovers, and bold tourists who enjoy flying, horseback, riding, rock clibing, or driving 4x4`s to pay a visit . It also entices visitors to try the spicy flavors of its ethnic meals. *

Quebrada de Humahuaca *

One of the most beautiful villages is Purmamarca , an indigenous village lying against the Cerro de los Siete Colores (Seven-colour Mount) which strata illustrates various geological ages. Further on, there is an area of mountains with bright-coloured stripes, known as La Paleta del Pintor (The Artist's Pallet), in Maimará. One of the most outstanding attractions in this ravine is the Pucará de Tilcara , a fortified town built by the Omaguaca natives in pre-Columbian times. A monolith marks the Tropic of Capricorn, where each June 21st at midday the sun casts an exactly perpendicular shadow, and the celebration of the aborigines' new year begins (Inti Raymi - Sun Festival). Humahuaca was founded by the Spanish by the end of the XVI century. Its church and Carnival Museum exhibit some of the region's customs. Approximately 12 Km away, the mysterious ruins of what used to be terraces for growing Coctaca can be seen.
Quebrada de Humahuaca was declared World Cultural Landscape by the UNESCO in July 2nd 200

Popular fiestas: colourful carnivals and Holy Week celebrations take place in the Puna and the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
Misachicos: are colourful religious processions where Christian liturgy is mixed with ancestral rites in the towns of the altiplano.
Another typical event in Salta are the peñas folklóricas in which folklore groups play the guitar while regional meals are served.
Interesting visits to wine cellars can be made in Salta. There are casinos in Salta, San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, San Miguel de Tucumán and Termas de Río Hondo.