Location: Salta
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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Salta, Northern Argentina
Vibrant Salta is a mashup of old world architecture and modern fun—a truly sophisticated bohemia! Marvel at the intricate façade of the old town hall—a Salta focal point—as you stroll from museums to markets. Savor the vintages at local wineries or take a train to a tiny village that's perched "at the top of the clouds." Thrill seekers will love the adventure sports and archaeological explorations that await at nearby Cabra Corral Dam.
Restaurants in Salta
1. Vincul Arte
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
2. Baristene
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
Baristene, a nightclub that fuses art and the night of Salta in a space full of spaces, which attract and oppose each other. Drinks, good music, and gastronomy in a climate of culture and new artistic proposals in the city.
Reviewed By AlainBalandras
Great electronic music, great evening. Very helpful staff attending your needs. Not too big, a reasonably intimate experience. By the end of the night you'll have made a few new friends!
3. Basilica Menor San Francisco
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4.5 based on 2,362 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 4,675 reviews
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. MAAM - Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana de Salta
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4.5 based on 6,724 reviews
Reviewed By oscargV2783PO - San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina
This High Mountain Archeology Museum in Salta. Is dedicated to the cryopreservation of The children of Llullaillaco, the best preserved pre-Hispanic mummies in the world, the mummified bodies of three children who were sacrificed in a sanctuary located 6,700 meters high on an Andes volcano.
6. Nuestra Senora de la Merced
7. Teatro Provincial de Salta
8. Centro Cultural America
9. Museo Pajcha Arte Etnico
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
