Salta: Where the Andes Meet the Wineries

Just days before the world shut down in 2020, a weekend trip from Buenos Aires led me deep into northwest Argentina to experience the legendary Tren a las Nubes (the Train to the Clouds). From colonial Salta and high altitude vineyards to the stark beauty of the Andes, this journey combined dramatic landscapes, remote railways, and one unforgettable day above the clouds.