The Argentine Northwest was the route of caravans loaded with silver that came from Upper Peru, present-day Bolivia, towards the port of Buenos Aires, during the colonial period.

 

From a cultural point of view, the presence of indigenous peoples is very visible and very present in this region, which can be seen in physical traits, customs, ceremonial parties and cuisine.

 

In theProvinces of Salta and Jujuy, which are part of Northwest Argentina, are concentrated the cities and towns that I visited on this journey that I calledAndean:Jump -La Linda, Humahuaca, Iruya and Purmamarca. Unforgettable and impressive!

 

In Salta is theAlta Montaña Archeology Museum – MAAM, where the archaeological heritage discovered in 1999 in thevolcano Llullaillaco, which can be seen when visiting the Museum's permanent exhibition. Llullaillaco was a sacred site for the Inkas. There, three children and offerings were found in perfect condition. These children are currently in the Museum, and one of them can be seen during the permanent exhibition and lots of information about the period of Inka rule in the region. To access more informationClick here.

 

The Museum of Anthropology can also be visited in Salta, where pieces and artifacts from the culture of the region's native peoples are on display. At the end of this page, in the photo gallery, there is a compilation of some objects. More information about the Museum can be found at Link: https://www.facebook.com/museodeantropologiadesalta/

 

The Argentine Northwest presents a relief full of impressive rock formations, in multicolored stone patterns, with semi-desert and highland areas, thepuna, biome of the Andes Cordillera, which extends to the north of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and the Altiplano of Peru. the termpunacomes from the Quechua language, which means mountainous region.

 

The landscapes are spectacular!

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