In which quarter house in Salta?

Are you going to visit Argentina, one of the most beautiful regions of South America? This is in which area you will be staying in Salta, nicknamed "Salta la Belle" by its inhabitants!

Salta is a city of Argentina a strong Métis population (white and Indian) of 550,000 souls, the capital of the province of Salta in the north-west of Argentina. It is located in the Lerma Valley right next to the Andes Cordillera, at an altitude of 1 185 m. Today the centre of a major agricultural region, it has also become a starting point for the "Tren a las Nube" (the train of the Nuages, whose route borrows sections above 4000m), a renowned tourist destination for its carnival, colonial architecture and the kindness of its inhabitants as well as its temperate climate.

It was founded in the 16th century to act as a port of call between Lima and the distant Buenos Aires and supply of raw materials Potosí , famous for its exploitation of money mines. A city with a strong character with its chaotic circulation and the cultural brew that marked its history, it will not fail to charm the visitor who came to discover the wonders of Argentine culture.

If you look forward to discover the treasures of "Salta la Linda", you are given valuable tips to find the best accommodation to sleep in Salta.

Downtown

Staying in Salta is ideal in the historic centre, if not embarrassed by the buzzing of urban life. In addition, Argentinians are known to drive more than to drive, and cross an avenue often looks like a dangerous adventure! Despite this, it will make a good stroll through the perpendicular streets of the heart of the city and admire the splendid cathedral Basílica De Salta, to visit the Museo de Arqueología de Alta Montaña dedicated to the Andean culture or simply to fall in front of the beauty of the perfectly restored colonial buildings. The city centre has many accommodations including relatively cheap hotels and rooms available throughout the year.

Villa Cristina

More to the south, Villa Cristina is a charming and picturesque municipality: find easily a accommodation for rent near the Plaza Los Chalchaleros and its imposing historic buildings, or go enjoy a hot dog at chimichurri (a typical pimented condiment of the region) in the numerous open-air shops day and night that distribute it for a modest price.

San Lorenzo

In the northwest, the small town of San Lorenzo is the starting point of a multitude of hiking trails that will lead the most intrepid to the peaks of the Andes Mountain! Many trekkers cross all year round and beautiful green parks await you: for lovers of large spaces, it is the ideal place to sleep in Salta. In addition, it is possible to camp there if you are equipped: mountainous zone forces, nights can be fresh!