Salta Entertainment

  1. Casa de Cultura

    This cultural center near the plaza has regular live events. They run the whole gamut here: you're as likely to catch a Houdini-style magician as a classical ballet performance.

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  2. Cine Ópera

    This is the most central of Salta's several cinemas, showing Hollywood standards in original version.

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  3. La Casa de Güemes

    Central historic house once occupied by Güemes, a salteño independence hero who looms large in gaucho and folklore culture hereabouts. Decent, fairly-priced food, and good local music.

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  4. La Casona del Molino

    This former mansion is a Salta peña classic that goes sinfully late at weekends. It has several spacious rooms, each with different performers who work around the tables rather than on a stage.

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  5. La Estación

    Set right in the heart of the Balcarce nightlife strip, this one-time cinema is now one of several popular discotecas (nightclub) in the zone.

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  6. La Vieja Estación

    Best-established of the Balcarce peñas , with a stage, cozy wooden tables and three live shows per night. Tasty empanadas, and a wide range of other choices. There's a terrace to appreciate the show at a quieter volume.

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  7. Peña Boliche Balderrama

    With cheap but unremarkable food, this is Salta's most touristy peña . It can be a lot of fun, but feels contrived these days.

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  8. Plaza de Almas

    Offering an eclectic mix of artesanía shops, a bar, lounge, café, and restaurant, this Tucumán classic has seamlessly moved into Salta. The most atmospheric place for a drink in town.

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  9. Uno Bar

    This intimate bar was popular at time of research for its pricy but well-mixed drinks, terrace, cozy interior and trance/drum 'n' bass.

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