Salta (province)

Salta is a province of Argentina. Its western part is in the Andean Northwest region and the eastern part is in the Chaco region.

Cities

 * – Salta is a colonial city founded in 1582 by Hernando de Lerma.
 * – An interesting mining town with Quinoa culture. It can be reached by the Tren a las Nubes, which travels over some of the highest bridges in the world. The train itself is not that spectacular, but if you are at the bridge when the train crosses, can be quite some experience.
 * – An interesting mining town with Quinoa culture. It can be reached by the Tren a las Nubes, which travels over some of the highest bridges in the world. The train itself is not that spectacular, but if you are at the bridge when the train crosses, can be quite some experience.

Understand
The Salta province features an amazing landscapes of mountains, rivers, valleys, dams, a blue sky and pure air, along with traditions, some going back to the origins of Argentinean culture. It's close to the province of Jujuy and its Quebrada de Humahuaca. People are nice and hospitable.

Get in
Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport

Get around
Nights are full of people gathering around a fire (fogones) playing the guitar. Music is part of the spirit of Salta.

See
Beautiful (and colorful) rock formations and similar sights:

Do

 * Take a tour of the stunning Valles Calchaquíes
 * Stay at an estancia
 * Visit wineries in Cafayate
 * Visit wineries in Cafayate

Eat
Empanadas Salteñas. Tourists really enjoy typical dishes based on natural vegetables with goat or deer meat. “Tamales, locro and humita” are a must at all the local restaurants.

Drink
Other options are the wines produced in the region, a treasure in Salta. You can taste them in all bars and restaurants or in any of the wine cellars around the city that you can visit during your trip. Some of the most important wine cellars are: There, you can try different varieties of red and white wines, but the ‘star’  is the TORRONTÉS, a white one typical of the region. You can’t miss it!
 * Etchart: Ruta Nacional 40 km 1047, Cafayate.
 * Bodegas y viñedos Nanni S.A.: Silverio Chavarría151, Cafayate.
 * Viñas Resort: Ruta Provincial 21 camino al Divisadero, Cafayate.