We took the easy way out and took the funicular to the top and then walked the steps back down the descent took us half an hour.
The views at the top are great and we spent a while at the top relaxing. Time your visit for sunset for the best views! The musicians sit at tables in each room and on the patio. The musicians sing and jam together late into the night and locals in the crowd who know the words join in. Make a reservation to make sure you get a table. We strolled in with no plan and were very lucky to get a table, the place was packed. It was an incredible and authentic experience listening to the musicians play in such a relaxed manner.
As I mentioned above, I love to explore Salta by renting a car for maximum freedom to explore the regions of Salta and Jujuy at my own pace. Moreover, all the best things to do in Salta are available as organized excursions from the city. Also keep in mind that these excursions are long, FULL days out. It might not be a bad idea to plan for a break in between to get some rest. You could go on a day trip one day, spend a day exploring the city, then another excursion on the third day.
Jujuy is a tiny province that borders Salta just to the north. Check availability and rates here. While Jujuy lies to the north of Salta, a day trip to Cafayate will take you three hours to the south. Cachi is one of the most beautiful towns in all of Salta if not all of Argentina.
I fell so hard for Cachi after our first trip to Salta that we recently returned to stay for four nights. The drive from Salta to Cachi weaves along Ruta Click here to reserve your Cachi excursion. The Tren de los Nubes , or train to the clouds, is one of the most popular things to do in Salta. And that is that it sounds like a lot of time in the bus there and back for what it is.
You know what interests you best. Ideally, open the map in booking. Here are my recommendations for the best hotels in Salta beginning at the most comfortable and ending with budget. But my parents stayed here when visiting Salta and loved it! You can walk everywhere. The colonial home is beautiful, with a gorgeous green interior patio with a pool for hotter days. In the evening head to Plaza 9 de Julio. Keep in mind that Salta takes siesta, so shops close after lunch, and open again in the late afternoon.
As night falls, get cultural on a Folkloric Tour , or head to a typical parrilla where you can sample a-typical meat, such as llama or try locro an iconic stew of the Andean region, made with corn, beans, chorizo and chunks of meat. Get an early night's sleep because day two is going to be a long one.
Take a tour to Salinas Grandes. A day tour into neighbouring Jujuy is a great way to maximise your time and see some of the region's top attractions on one trip - perfect for people short on time. This tour will take you to the high-altitude town of San Antonio de los Cobres.
From there continue on the famous Route 40, crossing incredible mountain landscapes. Arrive at the Salinas Grandes. These giant salt flats just beg for creative photographs as you play with perspectives on this unusual landscape. After having your fun here, continue on to the typical town of Purmamarca in the Quebrada de Humahuaca Humahuaca Canyon.
Here is where you'll find the incredible Seven Colours Hill. This is one of the most incredible mountain landscapes in the country. Finally head back to Salta, after stopping briefly in the colonial city of San Salvador de Jujuy.
Spend your third day in Salta visiting this beautiful town. You can take a tour to Cafayate , hire a car and drive there, or take the local bus, which runs 4 or 5 daily services between the two towns. Stop along the way at Quebrada de las Conchas the Shell's Gorge , where the towering red rock walls have been carved over time into weird and wonderful shapes. Reaching Cafayate, it's time to go wine tasting!
Cafayate is a unique wine region due to its high altitude, with the highest vineyards in the world. If you're in Cafayate without a tour, stop by the tourist information office in town to pick up a list of wineries and their tasting schedules. There are a number of places in town to taste at, if you don't have a car.
Remember that Cafayate's wineries are not open on Sundays, so keep this in mind when planning your itinerary. Kind regards, A local. Thanks Lucia, really appreciate your local advice and you are, of course, totally right. In this vein, I wanted to make sure the article appealed to, and helped, the intended audience. Hope that makes sense and apologies for any offence caused to those who are familiar with the Salta region and its neighbour Jujuy.
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