A trip to Condor Valley is not for the faint of heart…
A trip to Condor Valley is not for the faint of heart. But if you like adventure and rugged landscape and gritty integrity it’s your place. We arrived late at night after following rutted roads for what seemed like hours. Plan a lot of extra time for your journey because the ranch is situated in a remote valley and there is neither electricity, signage nor cell phone access to reassure the night-time traveler. Nonetheless, we were greeted cheerfully by Martin who emerged out of the gloaming at the Colonial house to show us the way to our lodging. We stayed in the Guest House, which is...
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My 4 days spent at Condor Valley were some of the most memorable of my life. Really, it is a place that touches all of the senses. Probably what I found most immediately striking was the landscape. Since our bus from Buenos Aires to Salta took several more hours than anticipated – surprise surprise – we arrived at night. Our dear friend and guide, Martin, convinced me that perhaps this was better – now I would wake up amidst this stunning setting, as if I were transported in a dream. Well, he could not have been more right. Opening my eyes at sunrise and seeing the...
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