Information about Salta

Of the capitals of province, Salta is the one that better preserve its colonial architectural patrimony, besides possessing a strong sense of the traditional thing perceived in its home made production in weavings and regional foods. The buildings of greater interest can be seen with a brief one traveled through around the plaza and the surroundings. The Cathedral, the Archiepiscopal Palace, the House Hernández and the House Leguizamón, the Church of San Francisco, the Convent of San Bernardo and other are the places you must visit. Also you can visit the Archaeological Museum and the Craft Market. From Salta there are several possible excursions: To the summer village of San Lorenzo, a few minutes of the city. The Train to the Clouds is the most important walk. It leaves from the city crossing tunnels, and passes by San Antonio de los Cobres to the Viaduct La Polvorilla. The train functions between April and November, during weekends, although in July the frequency enlarges during the week. Is a whole day tour and the price is of approximately 95 dollars. To the East of Salta, in a totally uninhabited valley, is the farm La Cruz, where Güemes installed its headquarters. In Cobos there is a bunker of the 18th century that was built as a bulwark against the aggressive Indians of the plains.