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Salta

Salta

Salta City is the best preserved colonial city in Argentina. The province of Salta has a number of great attractions to the visitor.. Salta is one of Argentina's largest provinces that is bordered by Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay. The province is characterized by vastly diverse terrain such as the fertile valley of the capital, the polychrome canyons of Cafayate, and the desolate plateaus of La Puna. Salta City is the capital of the province and has Argentina's best-preserved colonial architecture. The narrow streets and charming plazas of the city remain as quiet and gracious as they have existed for centuries.

Salta is a very popular destination for tourists. There is a steady traffic of people going through the city on their way to and from Bolivia. There is also a great variety of lodgings at any price-range and the local entertainment is prepared to delight the visitor. Salta is also a major destination for the sports enthusiasts. Biking, rafting, hiking and other sports are all available in the Salta.

El Tren a las Nubes ("The Train to the Clouds")

Is Salta's biggest attraction. Travel through a beautiful landscape that is composed in a harmony of natural colors as seen in the peaks, hills, plateaus and snowcapped mountains of the impressive PUNA. Adding to the scenery is a magnificent engineering feat of rail tracks that run through unique bridges, tunnels, zig zags and viaducts.
 

Cerro de los Siete Colores ("Hill of the Seven Colours")



is Another legendary site in a town near Salta City.

Salta City

Salta la Linda ("Salta the Beautiful") is a city with the best preserved colonial architecture in Argentina. The fact that Salta is a city of 500,000 people is easily forgotten when you walk through the center and its quiet, narrow 18th century streets filled with wooden balconies and single-story houses. The most significant buildings in Salta are grouped around the central square, including the Cathedral, the Cabildo and the San Francisco Church. Another great activity is taking a cable car from Parque San Martin up to Cerro San Bernardo for a magnificent view of the city from above. Salta is also the best base for the exploration of Northwestern part of Argentina. The 15 hour full-day trip goes through Andean villages and colonial buildings on its route through the Salta mountains. The Train to the Clouds doesn't run during the months of December through March. During the months of December to March, there is another train route that is covered by the same train that goes under the title of Train to the Sun. The 13 hour journey goes through the distinguished Railway C-14, where you will pass by Campo Quijano, the Toro Ravine, and El Alisal. The greenness of the mini-crops and the deep red spots of the blossoming ceibo trees will incessantly capture the focus of most cameras.

Catedral de Salta (Salta Cathedral)

 The Salta Cathedral stands in front of the central plaza. Around the alter, four large frescos of the gospel writers are not be missed. Inside there is also a pantheon containing the tombs of many heroes from the War of Independence.
 

Iglesia San Francisco

The Church of San Francisco is one of Salta's most loved buildings. The church's majestic white pillars and bright facade are engraved in the heart of many Argentines. Originally built in 1625, the structure was rebuilt in 1882 after a fire destroyed the old structure. A 173 foot belfry houses a bell made from the bronze of cannons used in the Argentine War of Independence.



Teleferico a Cerro San Bernardo

The Cable Car to San Bernardo Hill is an excellent way to see Salta from above. A ten minute ride takes you from the center of the city up to a glorious vista.

 

Cabildo - The Cabildo (Town Hall)

Is beautiful whitewashed building was originally constructed in 1582. Although rebuilt a number of times, the building retains its importance and continues to house Salta's municipal government.  

 

The Museo Historico del Norte (Museum of the History of the North)

is also inside the Cabildo. The museums collection contains a mix of pieces from pre-Hispanic and colonial times along with exhibits by contemporary regional artists.

 

Casa de Hernandez

This beautifully whitewashed building houses the Museo de la Ciudad(City Museum). The museum has an excellent collection of musical instruments and many rooms display the history of Salta with photographs and paintings.