Activities in Salta
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Cerro San Bernardo Teleférico
For outstanding views of Salta and its surroundings, take the teleférico from Parque San Martín to the top of Cerro San Bernardo. A trail that takes you up the hill begins at the Güemes monument at the top of Paseo Güemes. Atop is a confitería (cafe offering light meals), whose terrace has the best views, a watercourse and artesanía shops.
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Sayta
This estancia 40km from Salta runs excellent horseback-riding days, with optional asado (barbecue grill). It’s also a place you can stay to experience a taste of Argentine gaucho life. A half-day with/without lunch costs AR$170/125, and full-board accommodation for a night is AR$230 (with a day’s riding AR$345). Prices include transfers from Salta.
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Clark Expediciones
Professional agency offering trips with highly competent English-speaking guides to the region’s national parks and remote uplands. They’re serious about bird-watching; trips include a half/full day in the Reserva Huaico (US$70/140), two days to Parque Nacional El Rey (US$340) and multiday tailored itineraries. Book well ahead.
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Salta Rafting
Runs two-hour white-water rafting trips on the Class III Río Juramento, 100km from Salta (AR$150 including a barbecue lunch; transportation to/from Salta AR$60 extra). At the same location are spectacular 400m ziplines across a canyon (four-/nine-line trip AR$120/180). Also runs mountain-biking excursions.
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Movitrack
Innovative and reliable operator, with a variety of daytrips and multiday excursions with fixed departure days. Some use a characterful open truck, while others go in a pressurized minibus that prevents altitude sickness.
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Norte Trekking
One of four agencies specifically approved for trips to Parque Nacional El Rey, it runs various multiday hikes, with some guaranteed departure dates listed on its website.
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Tastil
One of the operators with a variety of day trips and multiday excursions. Some use a characterful but pricey open truck (MoviTrack), while cheaper ones go in a minibus.
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Turismo la Posada
This multilingual company has a good variety of trips, and offers horseback riding, hiking and rafting.
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Bien Argentino
Salta appeals as a spot for a Spanish course. Bien Argentino is one such operator.
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