Salta Sights

  1. Catedral

    Salta's pink catedral was consecrated in 1878 and harbors the ashes of (among other notables) General Martín Miguel de Güemes, a salteño (resident of Salta) and independence hero; even today, the gauchos of Salta province proudly flaunt their red-striped ponchos de güemes (traditional Salta ponchos). The high baroque altarpiece is the other central feature.

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  2. Valles Calchaquíes

    Definitely one of Argentina's most appealing off-the-beaten-track areas, the Valles Calchaquíes combines striking natural landscapes with unique cultural and historical resources. The vernacular architecture here merits special attention - even modest adobe houses might have Neoclassical columns and/or Moorish arches. The town of Cachi is the most accessible and pleasant to wander around, and the bus trip isn't bad either.

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