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I first discovered Bolivian wine in 2011 when my wife proposed a shopping trip to Tarija, three hours across the border from Argentina. I wasn't entirely keen until she said: "They have wineries. Really? In Bolivia? Who knew? On that…

The middle of September marks the most important religious pilgrimage in Salta and it has nothing to do with Christmas or Easter. In far flung corners of the province close to the Bolivian and Paraguayan borders, this week pilgrims began…

I was delighted to be back in the Quebrada de Humahuaca recently for the first time since roadblocks made trips into Jujuy province nigh on impossible. As you will see from a previous blog, for almost two months, travel north…

The first time I visited Peru in 1999, I deliberately avoided the floating islands of Uros, because they struck me as too touristy. I was one of those insufferable backpackers looking for the “real Peru”: though that didn’t stop me…

Salta, Argentina, also known as Salta la Linda, is one of the most beautiful locations in the northwest of Argentina. This historic city has a rich colonial culture with traditional food choices and attractions. Typical local food includes empanadas (small…

Tomorrow I should be starting a two day trip into the Quebrada de Humahuaca with four guests from India, but instead we are going in completely the opposite direction: south to Cafayate in the Salta wine region.   For more…

As in much of the world, Argentina’s winemakers are battling with climate change: early figures for the 2023 harvest suggest that total production is a swingeing 27% below the figures for 2013.   For years now, on our wine tours…

When you’re looking for the best places to eat in Salta, a unique gourmet experience with spectacular views of the city awaits those brave and open-minded enough to sample the city’s newest high-end restaurant. El Baqueano made the bold move…

It is Autumn in Salta now, and rainy season is over. As in much of the country which has suffered severe drought, this year we’ve had less rain in both Jujuy and Salta provinces, along with higher average temperatures between…

As you'll know from a previous blog, I'm fascinated by the folk traditions and roadside shrines to popular saints in Argentina. When taking guests on private tours in Argentina, heading north towards the Quebrada de Humahuaca, famous for its coloured…