{"id":1160,"date":"2016-04-25T16:51:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T19:51:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.01argentina.com\/travel\/?p=1160"},"modified":"2016-04-25T20:16:31","modified_gmt":"2016-04-25T23:16:31","slug":"visit-salta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.01argentina.com\/travel\/visit-salta\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Salta"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"cafayate01\"Salta provides historical tourism, eco-tourism, religious tourism, adventure tourism and gastronomic tourism. \u00a0Salta combine all these types of tours<\/a> like few places in South America. The sophisticated city of Salta tops the province of the same name in the magnificent surroundings of Valle de Lerma, in the Andean foothills. Mountain and jungle give the unrivaled city, famous as one that has best preserved the Spanish colonial heritage throughout the country. Discover what to see in Salta and fall in love the main destination of northwestern Argentina.
\ntourist sites in Salta<\/p>\n

Train to the Clouds:<\/strong> Impressive rail route that crosses the Andes more than 4000 meters high. This true flying train to the clouds of Salta<\/a> from the railway station of Salta and gives incredible panoramas of Salta altiplano plus unmatched in tunnels, sinuous curves and winding roads sensations.<\/p>\n

Central Plaza:<\/strong> founding point of the city, the Plaza July 9 is the main reference site Salta, gathering many buildings of great historical value. The Cabildo, the Cathedral, the provincial theater, the Museum of Archaeology and Cultural Center America are located all facing the Central Plaza, where leafy trees and flowers invite you to relax.<\/p>\n

Balcarce:<\/strong> The charming colonial architecture provides a unique magic to this pedestrian promenade, which at night becomes one of the most attractive spots in Salta. folk clubs, typical restaurants and lively bars make up the cultural offerings of Balcarce, which also hosts a colorful crafts fair on Saturdays, Sundays and feriadas since morning. It is 800 meters from the Central Plaza.<\/p>\n

Cerro San Bernardo:<\/strong> It is one of the main natural sites to see in Salta Capital, declared a Municipal Reserve for its rich flora and fauna. You can climb through a path of more than a thousand steps, which are driving through 14 stations of the Via Crucis to the wooden cross and Christ the Redeemer at the summit, both of the early twentieth century. Another option is the classic cable car, which rises to the summit providing spectacular views. There is also a paved road to drive up. The Cerro San Bernardo has a complex of stone terraces, a handicraft shop and a bakery. At the foot of the stairs is the iconic Monument to Guemes.<\/p>\n

Villa San Lorenzo:<\/strong> Just 12 kilometers from the center of Salta this picturesque village, located in the Valle de Lerma, in the foothills of the mountains, in the jungle of Yungas feature of the region is located. Characterized by its elegant old residences, the Villa San Lorenzo is a refreshing walk where the traveler finds all accommodation and gastronomy to enjoy your stay. Next to the town is the Quebrada de San Lorenzo, an ecological reserve where the emblematic Castillo San Lorenzo, the nineteenth century is installed.<\/p>\n

Cabra Corral:<\/strong> The unique panorama of mountains and water make the reservoir Cabra Corral in one of the main attractions to see in Salta. privileged ecotourism and adventure sports scene, this place is located 85 kilometers from the city and has its own infrastructure of hotels and services.<\/p>\n

Cafayate:<\/strong> It is one of the main tourist destinations in the province of Salta, 190 kilometers from Salta capital. It is housed in the Valles Calchaqu\u00edes, where beautiful landscapes typical of northwestern Argentina are sighted, among colorful hills, streams and rocks of curious shapes. Romantic colonial architecture, beautiful shaded squares and fine wines make Cafayate a must-see place to visit in Salta.<\/p>\n

Cafayate is a town of the Calchaqu\u00edes valleys located in the southwest of the province of Salta in northern Argentina. He is head of the department of Cafayate and recognized for the quality of the wines produced there.<\/p>\n