Salta, Argentina

Salta is one of the cities in northwestern Argentina, known for its natural beauty. The capital city of the Salta Province, Salta is situated in the Lerma Valley, at the bottom of Mounts 20 de Febrero and San Bernardo,1,187 meters above the sea level. One of the popular places in Argentina, Salta has become a major tourist destination in Argentina due to its old, colonial architecture and the panoramic view of the valleys westward. Due to its unimaginable beauty, the place has been nicknamed as 'Salta la Linda' or “Salta the Beautiful”. Salta has a lot to offer to every types of tourists – those who love natural beauty and those who love architecture. This place has some other tourist importance as well, as it is the starting

point of the “Train to the Clouds”, red-soiled Cafayate, and some other tourist destinations in this region. Therefore, if you are visiting Argentina and want to enjoy the beauty of nature, do not forget to include Salta in your tour list. You will enjoy visiting the place. The weather of Salta during the is usually mild, while the winter remains warm and dry. If you are coming down to this city by air, you have to come at the El Aybal airport, just 9 km away from the city. You will find a number of flights from different places like Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Tucuman, Jujuy, and other cities. You can also reach Salta through National Routes N 9 and N 34.

Salta has a lot in store for the tourists. The colorful mountains, the old architecture, the fresh air, the beautiful birds – all can make your trip to this city a memorable one. You can explore the beauty of Puna through one of the stretches of National Route 40, the highest route in America. You should also visit the Cabra Corral Dam and go for fishing, bungee jumping, and rafting there. If you love para-gliding, Salta has a lot in store for you. The mountain ranges of Salta is just fine for flying. You can also go to the Juramento River. Those who love wildlife, can go to the rainforest in Salta. It is also a favorite hangout for the bird-watchers. You can also drop in at the new Museo de Arqueologia de Alta Montana which showcases some invaluable archaeological pieces. A horseback riding at San Lorenzo could equally exciting. You will also enjoy a trip to the Calchaqui Valleys.

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