General information

The city of Salta, capital of the province of Salta, is one of the most important cities in northwest Argentina. It is located east of the Andes Mountains at 1.1187 meters above sea level and was founded in 1582.

The city is recognized for its mansions, colonial buildings, historic churches, markets, gastronomy and its traditional music that can be enjoyed in its peñas.

The province of Salta has a variety of landscapes that can be seen along different routes, from subtropical jungles, mountains, colourful hills (some exceed 6,000 meters high) and its impressive Puna; all of them presenting a unique biodiversity.

Climate

The weather in Salta capital during the month of June is somewhat mild. Temperatures can range from 4°C to 20°C. The temperature during the day is usually pleasant, cooling at night. Occasional rain may occur. Being a mountainous region, temperatures between the city and the mountains usually vary drastically, so tourists are recommended to bring clothing for all seasons.

Currency

The currency is the Argentine peso. There are several exchange offices in the city centre that accept euros and dollars.

• Multicambio S.A. Address: Dean Funes 306, Office 8.

• Other exchange options in hotels and near Plaza 9 de Julio.

Local time

Local time in Argentina: GMT-3.

Public transport

In the following link you can find the different routes of the urban and interurban bus lines of the province, with their costs.

https://www.saetasalta.com.ar/busqueda.asp

Flight information to Salta

The Martín Miguel de Güemes International Airport (Salta) is located 7 km southwest of the city centre. The airlines that are available from the country's capital (Buenos Aires) are: Aerolíneas Argentinas, Jetsmart and Flybondi. From some Latin American countries there are direct flights to Salta, not being necessary to go through Buenos Aires. The airport offers public transportation (bus line 8A, San Luis branch) and private transportation (taxis, vans and car rentals) to get to the city centre. It is recommended to consult the hotel for transfer service.

Visa

Citizens of other countries do not need a visa to enter the Argentine Republic as a tourist for up to 90 days.

Language

The official language is Spanish. The GHEP sessions will be held in Spanish and the training courses will be held in Spanish and Portuguese, with Spanish and Portuguese speaking moderators.

Health recommendations for travellers

No specific vaccines are required for the entry of tourists to Argentina. It is recommended to consult the instructions of the Ministries of Health of your respective country.

Hotels and Accommodations

List of recommended hotels.

Tourism

The historical and monumental heritage, and the various scenic and cultural spaces make Salta a city that receives national and international tourism.

• Museum of High Mountain Archeology -MAAM-: in front of the central plaza; It contains the Mummies of Llullaillaco, three frozen children from 500 years ago in perfect condition that were left as an Inca offering on the top of the Llullaillaco volcano (6,739 m a.s.l.).

• Güemes Museum: tells the story of the Salta hero.

• Cerro San Bernardo: panoramic point, whose summit is accessed by cable car, paved route or stairs. It can also be visited at night to see the city illuminated. At the foot of the hill is the Monument to Güemes.

• Cathedral Basilica of Salta and Cathedral Museum: National Historical Monument, in front of the central square.

• Cabildo (Current Northern Historical Museum): National Historical Monument, in front of the central plaza.

• Monument to the Battle of Salta: National Historical Monument.

• Dr. Juan Leguizamón Museum of Anthropology: behind the monument to Güemes.

• Basilica of San Francisco: National Historical Monument.

• "La Balcarce" area (500 m): at night it functions as an area for clubs, restaurants, bars and pubs. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays in the morning as a craft exhibition area.

• Paseo Güemes and surroundings: at night it works as an area of restaurants and pubs.

• Cerro de la Virgen in the Tres Cerritos neighbourhood: the faithful gather to pray on Saturdays at noon (climb only in the morning). Other days at any time.

• Museum of Fine Arts: it is a French-style mansion that has a permanent collection made up of the contributions of local and foreign artists. Temporary and permanent exhibitions: local, national and international artistic production.

• Craft market: you can find true examples of Salta crafts.

• Mercado San Miguel: it is the ideal place to discover traditions and customs of the city of Salta and northern Argentina. It is a good place to eat typical foods and buy crafts. The market, like many other markets in Latin America, offers a wide range of products.

• Balcarce Craft Fair: where artisans exhibit their products recognized as tangible cultural heritage.

• Contemporary Art Museum.

• Provincial Museum of Fine Arts.

• Shopping centres: Alto Noa shopping, at the foot of Cerro San Bernardo; Portal Salta shopping, next to Parque 20 de Febrero (Batalla de Salta); Salta shopping walk.

• Salta Symphony Orchestra and Ballet: tickets at Casa de la Cultura, Caseros 460.

• Quebrada de San Lorenzo: Walking along Juan Carlos Dávalos Street, heading towards the Quebrada, is to walk through the history of San Lorenzo. The colonial mansions are witnesses of the life of the town during the time when it was just a place to spend the summer. You can experience the splendour of the Selva Montana, whose beauty has been perpetuated in songs and immortalized in poems. In Argentina there are only 250 kilometres of this type of jungle, ranging from the province of Tucumán to the border with Bolivia. A true gift from nature.

The San Lorenzo River, its grove and the possibility of buying crafts, ensure a very entertaining afternoon. Its scenic beauty, framed in a microclimate environment, gives it permanent greenery, being crossed by the San Lorenzo River.

A picturesque craft fair is held in the ravine, immersed in a unique and jungle tour.

To get to the Quebrada you can take line 7 (Quebrada De San Lorenzo) which is operational every day. Additional information: Line 7 has 34 stops and the total trip time for this route is approximately 30 minutes.

• Train to the clouds: includes a bus departure from the city of Salta, traveling along RN 51 until reaching San Antonio de los Cobres.

There, travellers transfer to the Train Station, where they will board the Train to the Clouds that will take them to the Polvorilla Viaduct. The journey takes one hour to the Viaduct, at 4,200 meters above sea level, making this railway section one of the highest in the world. After 30 minutes, the return to San Antonio de los Cobres begins, where passengers will board the buses again to return to the city of Salta. The train has services such as a dining car, a medical office with provision of medical gaseous oxygen, audio, video and bilingual guides, as well as private security and an ambulance that accompany the train. A tourist tour only by train is also offered, for which passengers must travel by their own means to the San Antonio de los Cobres station to board the train.