Llama Drama, Cafayate Landscapes and Wine

Our little group had some excitement today when a llama literally attacked us! We have seen hundreds if not thousands of llamas, but while out today in a national heritage site viewpoint we saw a llama running full tilt toward us. It nearly mowed down one of our guides and then aggressively ran at group members, eventually forcing us back into our bus! Melissa got great video of the "llama drama," and no one was hurt, but what a strange experience!

Other than llama antics, today was all about the landscapes around Cafayate. We started with hikes through La Yesera and Los Colorados, surrounded by dramatic canyons, towering red rock walls, giant cacti, and layers of colorful stone shaped over millions of years. Northern Argentina really knows how to put on a show.

After some free time back in Cafayate, we visited the El Esteco winery to learn about high-altitude winemaking. The vineyards here sit thousands of feet above sea level, producing bold reds (including Melissa's favorite Malbec) and the region’s signature torrontés white wine.Read more