Tourism, attractions, sightseeing, geography, photos, maps, art and entertainment, sports and recreation and practical information about the city and province of Salta.
Salta, the capital of the province of Salta, is a colonial city, built in an area already in use long before the Spaniards arrived. This northwestern region of Argentina witnessed the beginnings of permanent agricultural civilization by several tribes, including the Diaguita who successfully kept the Inca empire from spreading over the Andes into the pampas of Argentina. Several archaeological sites are on the tourist trail.
Once an Incan village perched high on the slopes of a steep mountain, Iruya, in Salta province of northwestern Argentina, clings to its past traditions even as it slowly creeps into the present. For those wanting a step back in time, wildly colorful scenery and a relaxing change from city life, Iruya is the place to go.
Photos and description of a trip on the Train to the Clouds, Tren a los Nubes.
Photos of the city include historic sites, churches, scenic attractions, forests and parks.
Map of the city displays main plazas, public buildings and roads, plus linkes to city tours and area attractions.
Salta's newest hotel "offers spaceful rooms with a panoramic view of the city, an exquisite cuisine, complete business service and facilities, modern conference and events spaces and a spa club with a climitized swimming pool. All of this put together with a personalized attention in order to offer extraordinary comfort and rest to the most demanding guest."
Kayak search of hotels in Salta with ratings and links to the hotel for reservations and details.
Tour Salta, the neighboring regions, with special offers, excursions and lots of photos.
Photos and description of the museum which displays Incan mummies and other archaeological artifacts,
"A fascinating combination of a three nights stay in the fine colonial city of Salta, founded in 1582 as a stopover on the commercial route from Lima to Buenos Aires, with a ride in the train to the clouds, which provides a unique opportunity to experience the dramatic Puna sceneries of the desolated deserts, high snow-capped mountains and salt beds."
"La provincia de Salta está situada en el Noroeste de la República Argentina a 1600 Km de la ciudad de Buenos Aires, con una poblacíon aproximada de 1.100.000 habitantes y una temperatura que oscila los 25 grados Centigrados. Está a 1187 metros sobre el nivel del mar en el Valle de Lerma, al pie del Cerro San Bernardo. Sus hermosos paisajes atraen a turistas de todo el mundo."
Enjoy a taste of estancia living in antique-filled rooms on the 120 hectares (300 acres) of lush grounds. of this hotel owned by actor Robert Duvall and his Argentine wife.
Choose as many attractions and adventures as you like from the highest road in America, San Lorenzo, San Bernardo ski resort, historic hotels, rafting the Juramento rapids and top it off with fine cuisine.
"The beautifully preserved colonial city of Salta is a perfect base from which to see the varied landscapes of the area or to take the magical ‘Train to the Clouds’, which climbs in switchbacks and spirals to the Chilean frontier high in the Andes. "
