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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
Spanish
Local currency
ARS
(ARS)
Local time
(GMT-3)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
City Center
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Discretionary 10% for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
70 · Good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Empanadas Salteñas
Locro
Tamales
Humitas
When to visit Salta
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jul-Aug, Dec-Feb
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Jan60
Warm, rainy season
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Feb60
Warm, rainy season
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Mar70
Warm, less rain
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Apr85
Mild, dry, pleasant
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May85
Mild, dry, pleasant
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Jun90
Cool, dry, sunny
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Jul95
Cool, dry, sunny
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Aug90
Cool, dry, sunny
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Sept80
Mild, dry, warming
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Oct75
Warm, light rain
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Nov70
Warm, some rain
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Dec70
Warm, rainy season
Things to do in Salta
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Day Trip to Cafayate & Calchaquí Valleys
Regional 10 hrs
Drive through stunning landscapes, including Quebrada de las Conchas, and enjoy wine tasting.
Day Trip to Cachi
Regional 8 hrs
Journey through Los Cardones National Park and picturesque mountain villages to Cachi.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Cerro San Bernardo Cable Car
City Center 2 hrs
Ride a cable car for breathtaking panoramic views of Salta city and surrounding mountains.
Best in the evening
1 place
Attend a Peña Folklórica
Balcarce Street 3 hrs
Experience traditional Argentine folk music, dance, and local cuisine in a lively setting.
Any time of day
3 places
Explore Salta's Historic Center
City Center 3 hrs
Wander through colonial streets, visit Plaza 9 de Julio and the Cathedral Basilica.
Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña (MAAM)
City Center 2 hrs
Discover the incredible Llullaillaco Children, well-preserved Inca child mummies.
Quebrada de las Conchas
Near Cafayate 4 hrs
Marvel at the dramatic red rock formations like the Devil's Throat and Amphitheater.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Salta
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca Full Day Tour
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Salinas Grandes and Purmamarca: Full Day Excursion from Salta Capital
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Quebrada de Humahuaca and Purmamarca
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Full-Day Salinas Grandes Tour from Salta
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Cachi Full Day Tour from Salta
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San Antonio de los Cobres: Day Venture from Salta
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One Day Tour of Cachi and Calchaquí Valleys from Salta
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From Salta: Full-Day Tour to Humahuaca, Purmamarca and Tilcara
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Salta
Straight-line distance from the centre of Salta.
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