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Salta “the beautiful” is an attractive city that is currently experiencing a tourism boom.  The Argentine northwest is a popular visitor destination, and the colonial Salta is the perfect place to visit it from.  Founded in 1582, Salta retains much of its colonial architecture and has the best tourism infrastructure (hotels, travel agencies, etc.) in the region.

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All Activities in Salta

Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana

This archaeological museum chronicles the 1999 dig that unearthed the three Llullaillaco children, who were sacrificed over 500 years ago ...

Museo Histórica Uriburu

This historic mansion turned museum was once home to Argentina’s two-time president, José Evaristo Uriburu, and his family. Today visitors ...

Museo de Bellas Artes

A fine arts museum on a busy shopping street? Yes, complete with goggling tourists and bored-looking teenagers. But once inside ...

Top Rated Hotels

El Duende de La Posta

El Duende is a superb new hostel with comfy beds, fans and a kitchen / lounge with breakfast included. They ...


75% - 1 ratings

Terra Oculta

Recommended even by another Salta hostel owner, Terra Oculta takes the prize for a backpacker hostel. They have a laundry ...


25% - 1 ratings
Dorm, $6.50 - Double, $14.50

Estación Balcarce

If being near the action is one of your guidelines, this hostel will help. Located in the Zona Viva, lots ...


100% - 1 ratings
Dorm $7 - Double $12

Top Rated Restaurants

Doña Salta

Plunge into history and grab a bite where independence hero, General Martín Güemes, once lived. The restaurant comes recommended, serving ...


75% - 1 ratings

Calixto

The masses come to Calixto for two main reasons. One, it has a prime location kitty-corner to Iglesia San Francisco, ...


75% - 1 ratings

Goblin Irish Pub

Salta’s version of the typical Irish pub is not half bad, as quoted by a customer of true Irish blood. ...


100% - 1 ratings
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