Argentina: Explore Salta RC54
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Get to really know Salta where time seems to have stopped in this land crossed by canyons, ravines and mountains, sometimes colorful, others, painted in just one color, but in general, covered with cactus. For full no obligation pricing options and operator contact details please enquire: 
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The time seems to have stopped in this land crossed by canyons, ravines and mountains, sometimes colorful, others, painted in just one color, but in general, covered with cactus. There is a contrast of weathers, from the arid and deserted hills to the humid and full of forests valleys but in general, exhibiting Pre-Columbine vestiges, ruins of forts and small towns with a mixture of natives’ and Spanish constructions resisting the passing of time.
Lying on the Lerma Valley, Salta is the capital city of the homonymous province. It is situated in one of the most fertile and nicest sites ever created by nature in this region. It is located at 1,187 meters above sea level (3,894 ft), at the foothill of 20 de Febrero and San Bernardo Mounts.
Summer is mild and winter is warm and dry, with records of an annual average temperature of 22ºC / 72ºF, which makes the city an ideal place to live or visit.
"El Aybal " airport, 9 km / 5 mi away from the city through National Route Nº 51, connects Salta to Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Tucumán, Jujuy and other cities. International flights operate from time to time. One can also get to the city through National Routes Nº 9 and Nº 34.
The Hispanic architecture of the city outstands from the other cities in the country. The colonial spirit from the times of the foundation remains in its houses, streets, hundred-year-old monuments and narrow sidewalks surrounded by the mountains nearby.
The city tour includes sightseeing its numerous statues, visits to the San Francisco Church, the Cathedral and the interesting historical and anthropological museums.
In the outskirts, there are different excursions to go on , being the one called "El Tren a las Nubes" (Train to the Clouds) the most attractive of them all. It consists of a train journey that goes through the clouds as it crosses The Andes at 4,220 m / 13,845 ft above the sea level.
Undoubtedly, visiting the city means tasting the worldwide known "empanadas" from Salta.
A full day by day itinerary will be provided by the tour operator when you make an enquiry about this holiday.
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| Salta On arrival help by one of our staff representatives. You will be welcomed with full assistance which will be provided by one of our representatives, who will take you to the chosen hotel. Hotel accommodation. | |
| Salta Leaving from Salta city after a delicious breakfast, the tour will actually begin in Purmamarca Village where you will have time look closely at the well-known Hill of the Seven Cololours, the Church and the Craft Market on the square, and a even a to take a brief stroll visiting its narrow streets. Then you continue towards Tilcara town, where you will visit the Pucará, which are ancient ruins, the Archaeological Museum, and Huacalera, with a unique event such as the crossing of the Capricorn Tropic, from where the colors of La Pollera del Coya Hill can be seen while having the opportunity of taking really good pictures at daylight. You will be taken to visit the town called Uquía and its church, where the paintings of the Arcabuceros Angels which are important left overs kept in Cuzqueña School zone. The arrival in Humahuaca will be at noon; this town has an important Church and the Independence Monument (the Indian) of the sculptor Soto Avendaño. After lunch, from the route. you will look at, La Paleta del Pintor (Paintor’s Palette) framing the town of Maimara and Purmamarca. Hotel Accommodation. | |
| Salta Exquisite breakfast at the hotel. We suggest you will be taken to Cafayate Tour. The journey starts from Salta city to the south taking route 68 traversing the Lerma Valley and its historical towns. You will reach Quebrada de las Conchas (the Shell’s Gorge), where wind and water erosion carved curious shapes on the rocks (The Amphitheater, Devil’s throat, The Toad, The Castles, among others). When you arrive to Cafayate, you visit some wineries, famous for their production of Torrontes, with special characteristics due to the particularities of the climate and soil. After lunch you return to Salta through the Quebrada de las Conchas and the Lerma Valley. Hotel accommodation. | |
| Salta Tasty breakfast and then you will take a private transfer to the Airport… |
