Geographic Location
The provinces of Salta, Jujuy, Tucuman, Catamarca and Santiago del Estero make up the so-called 'NOA' or Argentine Northwest. Salta is the richest tourist Mecca in the region and its capital city is the main gate to the most classical circuits such as the Calchaqui Valleys, the Quebrada del Toro (Bull's Gorge), the Train to the Clouds and, due to its proximity, the Humahuaca Gorge in Jujuy.
Altro Turismo: close to down town, at the commercial gallery of the first five stars hotel in the province, the Sheraton Salta. Our telephone: +54-387-4319769.
SALTA CITY
Located in the Lerma Valley, the city was founded in 1582 by Hernando de Lerma, Governor and Chief Justice of Tucuman province, following the viceroy's instructions.
Only when visiting the city will you understand why it is called 'La Linda' (The Beautiful). The main park and its surroundings still preserve that colonial aspect which makes it one of the most attractive cities in the country.
With the mountain range on the background, the perfectly preserved historical buildings excite admiration and are an ideal spot for picture taking, whether during the day or at night, when the historical part of the town is illuminated to delight visitors.
Mandatory visits include the Cathedral, the Cabildo (old city hall), the MAAM, the San Bernardo convent and the San Franciso Monastery. The bird's eye view from the San Bernardo hill when you take the cable car is the perfect ending to make your first impression a stunning one.
According to an old saying 'No individual from Salta is bad at singing'. Evidence of this can be found in Balcarce Street - the popular nightlife center where traditional 'peñas folklóricas' (folklore clubs), modern pubs, restobars and wine bars coexist, adding spark to the night, the city and its people.
