Salta
Argentina
- Safety rating
- 7.3/10
- Best time to visit
- April to October offers dry, sunny weather perfect for the surrounding deserts and canyons. The summer months bring heavier rains to the region.
- Population
- 0.6M
Overview
Known as 'Salta la Linda' (the beautiful), this northwestern city preserves some of Argentina's finest colonial architecture. It serves as the gateway to dramatic Andean landscapes, multicolored canyons, and traditional folk culture.
Top attractions
Visit the MAAM museum's Inca mummies, admire the pink cathedral on the main plaza, and explore the wine-laden Cafayate valley nearby.
Getting around
The historic centre is easily walked, and a cable car climbs to Cerro San Bernardo for city views. Buses and tours connect to the wider Andean region.