ARGENTINA - Salta
Quebrada de las Conchas -
Calchaquí Valley
The Calchaquí Valley is famous for its contrast of colours and its unique geography that ranges from the mountain desert to the subtropical forest. Many rivers crossed this territory and one of the more famous is the Conchas river with a spectacular and colorful canyon.
In several parts of the valley there are numerous vineyards, specially in the Cafayate area.
BEST TIME to VISIT SALTA
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to SALTA
from November to March
Hot in Summer
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Quebrada de las Conchas - Bocca del Diavolo
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Finally the level of water on the road dropped, and the cars can move, 4WD first
we had a Compact car, and it was difficult to pass the flooded road as 40 cms of water were left - a too small engine but we made it , but the numberplate was damaged by the fight against water at the highest speed we can
We had our hotel in Calafate and we had to move after the storm - Late Afternoon, the Quebrada was in a poor condition with landslides, mudslides and rocks on the road and the drive was dangerous
We had our hotel in Calafate and we had to move after the storm - Late Afternoon, the Quebrada was in a poor condition with landslides, mudslides and rocks on the road and the drive was dangerous
We had our hotel in Calafate and we had to move after the storm - Late Afternoon, the Quebrada was in a poor condition with landslides, mudslides and rocks on the road and the drive was dangerous
We had our hotel in Calafate and we had to move after the storm - Late Afternoon, the Quebrada was in a poor condition with landslides, mudslides and rocks on the road and the drive was dangerous
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
Quebrada de las Conchas after a heavy rain, landslides, mudslides - Picture 2 days after - The road is already open and partially clean
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