This is a plaza encircled by trees and Salta's most significant attractions thus, making this the very center of town and also the spot for folks of Salta to chill-out.
The rose coloured Cathedral houses the ashes of independence leader General Martin Miguel de Guemes, renowned for his red-striped poncho which grew to become a the traditional attire of Salta.
Here you will find a perfectly intact mummy of a child sacrificed on the peak of Llullaillaco mountain, discovered in 1999 by an expedition group. Displayed with silver & gold sacrificial items.
On the northeast side of the plaza are worth a look to see modern art from Salta-born and international artists.
Artifacts, paintings, religious art and sculptures from pre-Columbian times to the 20th century. Enjoy the cobblestone patio and views over the plaza.
Brightly decorated rose and yellow chapel is the delight of Salta and you are able to visit it with a guide.
This white adobe convent features an elaborately etched solid wood doorway from the eighteenth century.
Translated to English it means Hostel of the 7 Dwarfs. Homely and cozy place with a spacious outside garden
Definitively the place to go out in Salta. On the weekends they close the street to cars and you can hop from bar to disco to Folk Music venue with a beer in your hand! For all tastes!
A Green Toad Bus included activity from Salta. Horse riding with Guachos followed by the best Argentine BBQ in the area. I big day of riding, eating and drinking wine. You'll Love it!
Find it on Paseo Guemes, behind the statue, It is a small but extremely good museum with artefacts from the local Indian cultures.
Restaurant for anyone wanting to try some authentic Argentinian cuisine and watch traditional northern folk signing and dancing. It is what the locals call a Pena Show!
Great steakhouse! Don't bother ordering side dishes like salad or chips, bife de chorizos steaks are enormous! Make sure you ask for chimichurri! Get Victor the waiter to spin his bow-tie for you!
