There’s a lot to do, see and think about in the Tilcara area – breathtaking scenery, winding mountain roads and picturesque indigenous towns. Here are some of the images that we’ll remember.
Not quite sure what this sculpture was about, but I felt I needed to get a picture of it. 
And why wouldn’t you have a giant llama at the entrance to your souvenir shop? 
Guanacos, the wild parent species of domestic llamas. 
The winding road up to the view point for the Serrania de Hornocal. 
The Serrania de Hornocal, also known as the Valley of the 14 colours. 
This group of dancers and musicians practiced in the streets near our Hotel. They were rehearsing for an upcoming fiesta. 
Grape vines and cactus – who knew they went together? 
The road leading up and over the mountain to the Salinas Grande. 
Coming down the other side. 
First glimpse of the Salinas. 
Tres Pozos, where most of the salt miners and their families live. 
Adobe ruins at Tres Pozos 
Breathtaking photos. My favourite is John lying on his back on the salt. The extent of the salt was so much larger than I could even imagine.