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The different colors represent different mineral content in the rocks. Red is iron, yellow is sulphur, purple is calcium carbonate.
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The different colors represent different mineral content in the rocks. Red is iron, yellow is sulphur, purple is calcium carbonate.

  • The different colors represent different mineral content in the rocks. Red is iron, yellow is sulphur, purple is calcium carbonate.
  • Some website says the greenish rocks come from an anoxic environment.
  • Rio de las Conchas in the Quebrada de las Conchas
  • Easter procession in Cafayate
  • Funky house in Cafayate
  • More of the Quebrada de las Conchas
  • I can't get enough colored rocks!
  • More colored rocks!
  • There's a tiny elephant hiding behind the tree in the middle. Kidding! Colored rocks!
  • Quebrada de Humahuaca. This whole valley is a World Heritage Site because of its cultural significance. But look! Colored rocks!
  • This is called the Serrania de Hornocal (said to be 14 colors). I like the tiny orange and green bit at the bottom.
  • This is a cute high desert town called Pumamarca.
  • Salinas Grandes - Argentina's salt flats
  • They're pretty flat. And pretty salty.
  • Look! Colors! 7 Colors!
  • Notice how the ground goes from red to green. Bam!
  • Cloudy sunsets around colored rocks are pretty dramatic.
  • The Quebrada de Humahuaca looking southwest from Tilcara.
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