A late start today and journeying on Route 97 to Purmamarca, called the hill of the seven colours, to take phootos of the rock formations and then camp on very stony ground for the night (even lit a fire to keep warm).
It is said that at Purmamarca it is possible to see seven shades of red in the rock formations over the village. It looks to be more of a tourist destination as buses stop for a couple of hours and then carry on.
Views on the way to Purmamarca
The colours of Purmamarca
Views of Purmamarca
This beautiful church, the Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima, was built in 1648. The ceiling comes from the local "cardones" (cactus plants). Like most churches in the area, it's whitewashed and contains paintings from the Cuzco school which are centuries old. I did like the confessional with it not being a cabinet for the priest to sit in but open back and front.
It is said that at Purmamarca it is possible to see seven shades of red in the rock formations over the village. It looks to be more of a tourist destination as buses stop for a couple of hours and then carry on.
Views on the way to Purmamarca
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| Street market |
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| Street market |
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| Street art |
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| The Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima |
This beautiful church, the Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Lima, was built in 1648. The ceiling comes from the local "cardones" (cactus plants). Like most churches in the area, it's whitewashed and contains paintings from the Cuzco school which are centuries old. I did like the confessional with it not being a cabinet for the priest to sit in but open back and front.
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| Inside the church |
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| The confessional |
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