Colorful Hills and Purmamarca

Today we explored the small desert town of Purmamarca, beneath the incredible Cerro de los Siete Colores. The “Hill of Seven Colors” with bands of reds, pinks, greens, and golds rising behind the town. After weeks in Peru and Bolivia, it was interesting to see how Argentina’s Andean culture has its own distinct feel while still sharing familiar traditions, textiles, and mountain landscapes.

Purmamarca itself had adobe buildings and dusty streets, but the main square was full of life thanks to the local craft market and a 3-day holiday weekend celebrating the May 25, 1810 date of the start of Argentina’s independence.

Dinner was a culinary experience where we made parts of our meal. Melissa focused on empanadas and Michael sliced llama tenderloin and made spiced potatoes.Read more