Salta Sights

  1. Cerro San Bernardo Teleférico

    For outstanding views of Salta and its surroundings, take the Cerro San Bernardo Teleférico (gondola cablecar) 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 (café offering light meals), whose terrace has the best views, a watercourse and artesanía shops.

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  2. Parque Nacional Finca El Rey

    Confined to a narrow strip no wider than about 50km (31mi), Argentina's subtropical humid forests extend from the Bolivian frontier south of Tarija almost to the border of Tucumán and Catamarca provinces. Comprising 44,000 hectares (108,726 acres), Parque Nacional Finca El Rey is the southernmost Argentine park protecting this unusual habitat, the most biologically diverse in the country.

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  3. Reserva del Huaico

    This 60-hectare cloud forest reserve is in San Lorenzo, 7km west of Salta, and run by a not-for-profit nature foundation. Entry is by prior appointment and includes a four-hour guided walk along the reserve's 15km of trails. Despite Salta's proximity, the bird watching is extraordinarily good; more than 205 species have been recorded, with 100 of those - including guans, tanagers, parrots, hummingbirds and woodpeckers - all common.

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  4. Tren a las Nubes

    From Salta, the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds) ascends the multicolored Quebrada del Toro, continuing past the important ruins of Tastil. The track makes countless switchbacks and even spirals, passing through 21 tunnels more than 3000m (9842ft) in total length, and crossing 31 iron bridges and 13 viaducts.

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