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Salta Vacation Packages
Salta is a city at the base of the Andes known for its colonial architecture and scenic beauty. Museums are filled with thousand-year-old artifacts and locals play guitar in bars until dawn. Its nickname, Salta la Linda (“Salta the Beautiful”), speaks for itself.
The city sits 3,780 feet (1,152 meters) above sea level and is renowned for having good weather – warm and reasonably dry – year round. Walk the streets on foot to take in the architecture and exchange greetings with friendly locals. Taxis are also an affordable and convenient way to get around.
Climb the San Bernado Hill east of the town center for views of the city and surrounding mountains. There are 1,000 steps to the top, or a cable car that leaves from San Martin Park.
The central square is Plaza 9 de Julio. The tree-lined plaza is packed with locals at night, who spill out of bars and restaurants. Try local cuisine such as empanadas (pastry filled with meat or vegetables), and barbecued meats washed down with wine from nearby vineyards.
Churches showcase some of the best examples of the colonial style the city is famous for. Visit the Iglesia San Francisco with its 170-foot (52-meter) bell tower and red façade.
There are many examples of the Inca culture in the city’s museums, including the renowned Museum of High Altitude Archaeology. It houses the bodies of three Inca children who were killed as part of a ritual sacrifice 500 years ago. Their bodies were frozen and found in the late 1990s buried with gold and textiles.
For a day trip, take the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds) up into the mountains. The journey runs twice a week and, although not cheap, takes in breathtaking scenery.
At night head to the peñas, traditional folk music halls. From midnight until dawn, locals entertain cheering crowds with music and song.
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Wilson Hotel
Alvarado 950, SaltaLocated in the heart of Salta, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Arias Regel House Museum, Alta Montana Archaeological Museum, and San Francisco Church and Convent. La Merced Church and Historical Museum of the North are also within 10 minutes.
Alejandro I Hotel
Balcarce 252, SaltaSituated in Salta, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Alta Montana Archaeological Museum and San Francisco Church and Convent. Salta Cathedral and 9 de Julio Square are also within 5 minutes.
Design Suites Salta
Pasaje Castro 215, SaltaLocated in the heart of Salta, this romantic hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Salta Museum of Fine Arts and Alta Montana Archaeological Museum. San Francisco Church and Convent is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.
Hotel Brizo Salta
25 de mayo 230, SaltaSituated in Salta, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Salta Museum of Fine Arts and Alta Montana Archaeological Museum. San Francisco Church and Convent is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) away.
Sheraton Salta Hotel
Coronel Francisco de Uriondo 330, SaltaSituated in Salta, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Monument to General Guemes, San Francisco Church and Convent, and Alta Montana Archaeological Museum. El Gigante del Norte Stadium and San Bernando Convent are also within 15 minutes.
Portezuelo Hotel
Avineda Turistica No 1, SaltaSituated in Salta, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Salta Gondola, San Francisco Church and Convent, and Alta Montana Archaeological Museum. Museum of Natural Sciences and San Bernando Convent are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Loki Hostel Salta
KM 11, Ruta 51, La SilletaSituated in La Silleta, this hostel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Health Park, Salta Convention Center, and Church of Rosario de Lerma. Main Square and Padre Ernesto Martearena Stadium are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Casa Real
Mitre 669, SaltaLocated in the heart of Salta, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Palacio Legislativo and Alta Montana Archaeological Museum. San Francisco Church and Convent is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.
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