The 10 Best Free Things to do in Province of Salta, Northern Argentina

December 21, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Salta (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsalta]) is a province of Argentina, located in the northwest of the country. Neighboring provinces are from the east clockwise Formosa, Chaco, Santiago del Estero, Tucumán and Catamarca. It also surrounds Jujuy. To the north it borders Bolivia and Paraguay and to the west lies Chile.
Restaurants in Province of Salta

1. Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

Ruta Nacional 68, Cafayate Argentina +54 3868 42-2137 http://turismo.salta.gov.ar/contenido/20/quebrada-de-las-conchas
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Quebrada del Rio de las Conchas

Reviewed By Hochopepa - Melbourne, Australia

Very worth visiting. There are multiple view points over 50+ km, however only really 3 major sights that involve a bit of a walk: garganta del diablo, el anfiteatro and los castillos. Garganta and the anfiteatro are within one km of each other, so it's easy to walk between the two. You probably only need about 1 hour to see both sites. To get here without a tour bus, take the flecha bus from Cafayate bus terminal. It stops at Garganta. Cost is 112 pesos. The bus leaves at 08.30, 10.30 and 14.00. Takes about 50 or so minutes. Beautiful scenery along the way! After you've seen Garganta, you can walk to the anfiteatro and have a look around. There is a bus stop right outside on the opposite side of the street where you can catch a bus back to Cafayate. Price is the same. Pay the driver when you get on. The bus comes at 13.25 and 15.55. other options invite hitch hiking! You don't get to see Los Castillos properly doing this, but you do get a glimpse on the bus. If you do want to take a tour, the are a few companies in Cafayate (e.g. ipuna) which will bring you here for about 850 pesos. The tour is at 2.30 p.m. and lasts for about 4-5 hrs. Can't tell you about the quality, but the Google reviews are not encouraging!!

2. Anfiteatro Natural

Salta Argentina http://www.acusticaweb.com/acustica-arquitectonica/blog/acca-arquitecta/anfiteatro-de-cafayate.html
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5.0 based on 1,530 reviews

Anfiteatro Natural

Reviewed By MaureenAlaska - Darwin, Australia

I loved this area with so many amazing rock formations. It was a short walk into the amphitheater from our bus and we were fortunate to have a market seller play music for us with our guide. Such a lovely sound echoing through the rock formation. We were sad to see some silly young people climb up on the rock wall, surely that is forbidden.

3. Basilica Menor San Francisco

Cordoba corner with Caseros, Salta Argentina +54 387 431-0830 http://www.sanfrancisco.todowebsalta.com.ar
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4.5 based on 2,362 reviews

Basilica Menor San Francisco

This towering church with striking white pillars is one of Salta’s most famous landmarks, often pictured on the city's postcards.

Reviewed By 311queenj - California, United States

Not only is this a beautiful church inside and out, but the tour was one of our favorites in Argentina. This church and convent was founded by the Franciscan Monks. Construction of the first sanctuary began in 1685, though it took a a hundred years and some renovations to complete the entire site as it is seen today. The bell tower is the tallest in S. America at 57 meters, and is home to the Campaña de la Patria bell, made from the bronze cannons used in the War for Independence. They ring the bells once a day at 7:30 pm. The tour is about 1.5 hours and takes visitors throughout the museum quarters of the church - the old living quarters of the monks, rooms with church relics and robes, halls with the original walls, moldings, and sculptures, the belfry tower, the balcony with the organ overlooking the church pews below, the courtyard, and the main church. The tour was very informative and was a private tour since no one else showed up. Be aware that the guided tour is only given in Spanish. The museum and tour hours are 10am to 6pm, Monday through Friday. The tour was only a few dollars, around 200 or 300 pesos per person. Tours run regularly about every hour. It is closed for lunch between 1pm and 2pm. There are 40 minute audioguides available in Spanish, English, and French that you can download to your phone from the website, but I am not sure what kind of access you have to the site when you don't go with a guide. There are certainly more beautiful churches in Argentina, but we liked this tour because it was a private, personalized tour. Because we had our own tour guide to ourselves, the pace revolved around us, our photo taking, and our questions. It was well worth the time.

4. Cathedral of Salta

Salta Argentina +54 387 431-8206 http://catedralsalta.org
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4.5 based on 4,675 reviews

Cathedral of Salta

This cathedral houses 16th-century statues of the Virgin Mary and the Cristo del Milagro, which were washed ashore when the Spanish ship transporting them sank.

Reviewed By TanyUziel - Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand

A Beautiful cathedral right in the center of the small city Salta. Decoration is beautiful and if you happen to attend a misa at Semana Santa (September ) an enlightenning experience is promised !

5. Virgen de los Tres Cerritos

Calle Los Tres Zorritos, Salta A4412IZA Argentina http://www.inmaculadamadre-salta.org
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4.5 based on 1,762 reviews

Virgen de los Tres Cerritos

6. Cerro San Bernardo

Salta Argentina +54 387 431-0641 http://www.cerrosanbernardo.todowebsalta.com.ar
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4.5 based on 3,435 reviews

Cerro San Bernardo

Reviewed By bovrilarg - Buenos Aires, Argentina

This is a wonderful park after a great ride up. Wonderful scenery with friendly people. Some small stores, a small restaurant (sandwiches and the like). Highly recommend! Remember to take sun screen! The gondola ride is enchanting!

7. Parque Nacional Los Cardones

Cachi Argentina +54 3868 49-6005 [email protected] http://www.argentina.gob.ar/parquesnacionales
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4.5 based on 980 reviews

Parque Nacional Los Cardones

These ruins are relatively unknown and are very well preserved and set in beautiful surrounds. The site is a small pukara similar to the Quilmes ruins and was an important strategic point for protecting the mountain pass from Tafi del Valle before entering the Valle Calchaqui. The site's name comes from the "cardones" or thistles (Trichocereus pasacana) that make up the abundant vegetation that grows there. Some of these are as tall if not taller than those at the Los Cardones National Park in Salta.

Reviewed By 904agnesc - Zoutleeuw, Belgium

Amazing landscape all-through the park. It's high-altitude mountainous desert and when I was there the whole desert was blooming - AMAZING scenery !! You need your own wheels though as you need to cover ground to enjoy the park.

8. Cuesta del Obispo

RN33, Salta Argentina +54 387 404-0973 http://www.saltabiking.com/salta-biking-cuesta-del-obispo.html
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Cuesta del Obispo

Reviewed By H3293DPgabrielb - Buenos Aires, Argentina

On the way to Cachi the road climbs the mountain before entering the Calchaquies valley , reaching its highest point at 3154 m above sea level from where you have a wonderful sight from above

9. Centro Cultural America

Calle Gral Mitre 423, Salta A4400EHI Argentina +54 387 431-6700 http://www.facebook.com/Centro-Cultural-Am%C3%A9rica-302808893067232/
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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Centro Cultural America

10. Plaza 9 de Julio

Av Tavella s/n Zuviria y España, Salta Argentina +54 280 460-2119 http://miraargentina.com/puntos-de-interes/plaza-9-de-julio-salta
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Plaza 9 de Julio

Reviewed By borrum - London, United Kingdom

The centre of Salta’s tree-lined main square is a shaded oasis of greenery, surrounded by cafes, restaurants and bars, the beautiful Cathedral, and the 18th Century colonial Town Hall. Shops, museums, and other attractions are nearby. An excellent point from which to explore.

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