Location: Province of Salta
Top Things to do in Province of Salta
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Province of Salta, Northern Argentina
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2,774 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,530 reviews
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
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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. Quebrada Del Toro (The Toro Gorge)
7. Safari to the Clouds
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4.5 based on 207 reviews
8. Experiencia Colome
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4.5 based on 186 reviews
Join us in the adventure of the history and heritage of making wine in the high altitudes, surrounded by mountains, close to the sky, and experience the perfect pairing of wine and art. Colome Experience is a unique and unexpected adventure in the immensity of the Calchaqui Valley. Program: -Welcome glass -Guided visit to the winery: a glimpse of the art and science that goes on behind the scenes in the winery. -Wine tasting (Colome Torrontes, Colome Estate & Colome Autentico): Our wines represents a concept where we seek to enhance the attributes of our terroir, set in four different altitudes. -Guided visit to James Turrell Museum: This is the only museum dedicated exclusively to his pieces, covering five decades of his trajectory, where silence and a sense of peace and isolation are constant companions. From Tuesday to Sunday Tour hours: 11.30 am (available in English and Spanish) 3:00 pm (Spanish tour) Children below 12 are not allowed at James Turrell Museum.
9. Virgen de los Tres Cerritos
10. Cerro San Bernardo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,435 reviews
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!
