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What to see in Salta city

The top 3 according to 36 votes from people: Plaza 9 de Julio · Church of San Francisco · Cable car to San Bernardo Hill. (Updated Apr 15, 2022.)

'La Linda': a cabildo, colonial churches, Inca mummies and folk music peñas. The essentials according to travellers.

agustina ledesma · · 11 items · 36 votes · 1 comment

Automatically translated (original in Español). See the original

Top 11

  1. 1

    Plaza 9 de Julio

    The heart of the city, surrounded by colonial buildings.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  2. 2

    Church of San Francisco

    Maroon and gold façade and a very tall bell tower.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  3. 3

    Cable car to San Bernardo Hill

    Cabin ride with views of the Lerma Valley.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 0

    4
  4. 4

    Calle Balcarce and the peñas

    Dinner with empanadas and live chacarera music.

    ▲ 4 ▼ 1

    3
  5. 5

    Salta Cabildo

    Argentina's best-preserved colonial town hall.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 0

    3
  6. 6

    Salta Cathedral

    Pink and white, facing the square.

    ▲ 3 ▼ 0

    3
  7. 7

    San Bernardo Hill

    Lookout at 1,454 m, also climbable on foot.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  8. 8

    San Bernardo Convent

    One of the oldest buildings, with its carved door.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 0

    2
  9. 9

    Mercado Artesanal

    Ponchos, textiles and northern crafts.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 1

    1
  10. 10

    Train to the Clouds

    Train trip to the La Polvorilla viaduct.

    ▲ 2 ▼ 1

    1
  11. 11

    High Mountain Archaeology Museum (MAAM)

    The Inca children of Llullaillaco, frozen mummies.

    ▲ 1 ▼ 2

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Enrique Navarro · Español

Las momias del MAAM no las rotan siempre, ojo, a nosotros nos tocó la Doncella. Impresiona mucho.

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