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Salta. Coordinates: 24°47′S 65°25′W. Salta ( Spanish: [ˈsalta]) is the capital and largest city in the Argentine province of the same name. With a population of 618,375 according to the 2010 census, it is also the 7th most-populous city in Argentina.
- Hang out in Plaza 9 de Julio. Salta was founded in 1582 and has since then retained its colonial charm. The best place to get a proper idea of the colonial past is the main square, Plaza 9 de Julio.
- Visit the local museums. The Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana (MAAM) is the most interesting in town. The highlight of this anthropology museum dedicated to the Andean culture and where you’ll find plenty of Inca artifacts are the mummies of three Inca children that were found by scientists in 1999 in the summit of Llullaillaco Volcano, at 6,700 meters (21,981 FEET) above sea level and well buried in the snow.
- Enjoy the view from Cerro San Bernardo. One of the nicest things to do in Salta is going all the way to Cerro San Bernardo to take in the incredible views.
- Ride the Tren a las Nubes. Train travel isn’t exactly a thing in Argentina. The distances are too long and it’s difficult to do maintenance work on the rails.
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- Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña. One of northern Argentina's premier museums, MAAM has a serious and informative exhibition focusing on Inca culture and, in particular, the child…
- Centro Cultural América. A former church built in French academia style between 1721 and 1732, in 1913 it became Salta’s most important social club until the government took it…
- Iglesia San Francisco. This magenta-and-yellow church is Salta’s most striking. The exuberant facade is topped by a slender tower; inside are several venerated images, including…
- Catedral Basilica de Salta. Salta’s pink cathedral was consecrated in 1878 and harbors the ashes of (among other notables) General Martín Miguel de Güemes, a salteño (resident of…
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