Capital Department

Salta Province

A grand, ornate building with red and gold accents, featuring columns, arches, and a clock tower.
A grand illuminated building with classical architecture, including columns and a clock tower.
A road flanked by rugged mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of people in a yellow raft navigating a river with rapids.
A grand, ornate church with two bell towers and a central dome.

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Salta
Known for Tours, Museums and Mountains
Nicknamed “Salta the Beautiful,” this town at the foothills of the Andes is known for its colonial architecture, natural beauty, museums and busy nightlife.

Reasons to visit

  • Cathedral of Salta
  • Plaza Güemes
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A pathway lined with stone pillars and lush greenery.
Villa San Lorenzo
Head to sights like Valle de Lerma and El Dorado Bird Reserve as you discover Villa San Lorenzo.
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Cathedral of Salta

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The fascinating history and lavish interior are a good reason to visit this majestic Roman Catholic cathedral that adorns the central plaza of Salta.
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